About this place
What to expect
Enjoy Mataranka Thermal Pool on your visit to Elsey National Park. Taking a swim in the warm, crystalline waters of the natural pool is a relaxing way to unwind after a long day on the road. The water is spring fed, bubbling up at a fairly constant temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The surrounding paperbark and palm forest filters the sun and leaves soft, dappled light playing on the water's surface. The area around the pool is a natural breeding ground for the little red flying fox. The breeding season is usually from November to May but often extends into the drier months. The pool may be inaccessible at times due to flooding between the months of November through to April. Purchase an NT Parks Visitor Pass before you arrive. NT residents are exempt.