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Mataranka Hot Springs
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Best Time
May–Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
4h 30min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
No crocodiles in thermal springsSlippery surfaces around poolsVery popular — arrive early dry season
Crystal-clear 34°C thermal pools surrounded by towering palm forest in Elsey National Park. A surreal oasis in the outback. The springs flow at 30.5 million litres per day.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
57Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
May–Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin420km
Drive Time4h 30min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsCampingAccommodation NearbySwimming
Safety Warnings
• No crocodiles in thermal springs
• Slippery surfaces around pools
• Very popular — arrive early dry season
Distance
420km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 30min
Best Season
May–Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• No crocodiles in thermal springs
• Slippery surfaces around pools
• Very popular — arrive early dry season
Distance
420km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 30min
Best Season
May–Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Mataranka Hot Springs · ACST
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
17:57
Day length12h 07m
Golden Hour AM
05:49 – 06:17
Golden Hour PM
17:28 – 17:57
Blue Hour AM
05:28 – 05:49
Blue Hour PM
17:57 – 18:18
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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