Mataranka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Aerial picture of a girl swimming in the hot springs in Mataranka, Australia. Beautiful clear warm river between the palm trees of Northern Territory.

The Rainbow Springs and Thermal Pool sector of the Park are a major attraction for visitors.temperature of 34 degrees celcius is then contained in a relaxing swimming pool surrounded by a palm forest.

Mataranka Thermal Pool is worth a visit. Such a lovely place.

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Things to do

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

51 Martins Road Mataranka NT

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£63

3 Apr - 4 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

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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

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! (1,728 reviews)

Very nice room, very clean, Friendly staff, One very beautiful swimming pool.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

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

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

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

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Popular places to visit

Bitter Springs

Enjoy an outing to Bitter Springs during your stay in Mataranka. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Mataranka Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Mataranka Hot Springs during your travels to Mataranka. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Elsey Station Homestead

Find out about the history of Mataranka with a stop at Elsey Station Homestead. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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