Elsey Travel Guide

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Mataranka Thermal Pool is worth a visit. Such a lovely place.
"Crystal Clear" Bitter Springs Thermal Pools are just south of Mataranka and Katherine in the Northern Territory of #Australia. I enjoyed swimming and floating in the spring fed waters, amid palms and tropical woodlands. Elsey #NationalPark #Outdoors #Green
Mataranka has a thermal pool which looks like a swimming pool. However, a bit further down is Bitter Springs. It's a gorgeous natural pool where you can swim and snorkel. It looks so tropical and you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. You can also follow the stream for about 100m and climb out via a ladder. Bring a mask for the best experience!
"Bitter Springs" in Elsey National Park at Mataranka. Lovely thermal spring. The current flows from left to right, you float down, walk back, then repeat. Bring a noodle or floatation device as it's too deep to stand
Elsey River in Elsey National Park. Theres nothing like the Northern Territory! #blue
Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

2 out of 5
51 Martins Road Mataranka NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £63 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
£63
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mataranka. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Never Never Museum and Bitter Springs are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (396 reviews)
Not a place I would stay again

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park
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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
6 Carey Street Darwin NT
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
Great location, old facilities like the rest of Darwin, room servicing is the only negative.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
146 Dick Ward Drive Coconut Grove NT
Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Mindil ...
7.8/10 Good! (516 reviews)
access code for electric gate did not work, key for room did not work, reported both to reception, but no one cared at all did not stay there, wouldn’t recommend at all

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.5 out of 5
7 Kitchener Drive Darwin NT
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,164 reviews)
We had a great stay at the Darwin waterfront. Lots of resturants within walking distance.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
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Bitter springs Mataranka, NT, Australia. one of two natural thermal pools in Elsey National Park. Spring water rises from underground at a rate of 30.5million litres per day.

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