Elsey Travel Guide

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Mataranka Thermal Pool is worth a visit. Such a lovely place.
Mataranka Thermal Pool is worth a visit. Such a lovely place.
"Crystal Clear" Bitter Springs Thermal Pools are just south of Mataranka and Katherine in the Northern Territory of #Australia. I enjoyed swimming and floating in the spring fed waters, amid palms and tropical woodlands. Elsey #NationalPark #Outdoors #Green
Mataranka has a thermal pool which looks like a swimming pool. However, a bit further down is Bitter Springs. It's a gorgeous natural pool where you can swim and snorkel. It looks so tropical and you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. You can also follow the stream for about 100m and climb out via a ladder. Bring a mask for the best experience!
"Bitter Springs" in Elsey National Park at Mataranka. Lovely thermal spring. The current flows from left to right, you float down, walk back, then repeat. Bring a noodle or floatation device as it's too deep to stand

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Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

2 out of 5
51 Martins Road Mataranka NT
The price is NZ$182 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$182
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (395 reviews)
Being the wet season, most of the amenities were closed. Understandable about the restaurant but would have been great to be able to have a swim especially the children. This is my 3rd visit to the Manor and always appreciate the quietness and grounds. We love seeing the local wildlife including ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park
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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
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! (1,725 reviews)
Nice big room.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.5 out of 5
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! (1,163 reviews)
Hot water was an issue. On my first day, a staff member came to my room and confirmed that

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
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! (514 reviews)
I payed for a pet friendly room for too night witch was already a lot of money for the condition of there room. But when we arrived they made us pay a 100$ more for the room. Room had broken furniture and not a nought utensils for 4 people.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
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Cities near Elsey

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.

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