Wildlife & ToursTop End
Mataranka Thermal Pool
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
4h 37min
Access
All vehicles
Limited or no mobile phone signalCarry minimum 3L water per person per dayTell someone your plans before departing
Mataranka Thermal Pool brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. The Northern Territory is home to saltwater crocodiles, wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, and more bird species than most countries. Located in Top End, this experience connects you with the Territory's remarkable biodiversity through expert-guided encounters you'll never forget.
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Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
Skip if
You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin369km
Drive Time4h 37min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingGift Shop
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
369km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 37min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
369km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 37min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Mataranka Thermal Pool · ACST
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
17:47
Day length11h 48m
Golden Hour AM
05:59 – 06:27
Golden Hour PM
17:18 – 17:47
Blue Hour AM
05:37 – 05:59
Blue Hour PM
17:47 – 18:08
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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