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Mataranka Hot Springs
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🚗 4h 30min📍 420km💰 Free
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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 springs
- Slippery surfaces around pools
- Very 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.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entryWell equipped
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
NT Explorer verified
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Best Time to Visit
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
Nearby Locations
Mataranka Central
Fuel Stations
6.0km
Grove Hill Heritage Hotel
Fuel Stations
16km
Elsey RA
Camping
26km
RAAF Gorrie Airfield
Historical
63km
Sun & light times
Mataranka Hot Springs · ACST
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:15
Day length12h 45m
Golden Hour AM
05:30 – 06:00
Golden Hour PM
17:46 – 18:15
Blue Hour AM
05:08 – 05:30
Blue Hour PM
18:15 – 18:38
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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