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Elsey National Park

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The serene Roper River begins it's life within the boundaries of the 13,840 hectare Elsey National Park. Numerous springs within the park feed the Roper River which, in the "dry season" (April - September), flows gently through large waterholes and the tumbles over rocks and tufa dams. During the wet season, flood waters cause the river to swell and rage on it's journey to the sea.

The Rainbow Spring and Thermal Pool sector of the park are a major attraction to visitors. The spring water rising from underground at 30.5 million litres per day, and at a temperature of 34°c is then contained in a relaxing swimming pool surrounded by a paperbark and palm forest.

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Getting There: To access the main Thermal Pool take the Homestead Road turnoff (1.5 kilometres south of Mataranka) and follow it for approximately 7 kilometres To access the facilities along John Hauser Drive turn off Homestead Road approximately 4 kilometres from the highway The Bitter Springs access is via a sealed road leading directly from Mataranka township

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Location

Homestead Road
1.5 kilometres south of Mataranka
Mataranka NT

Getting ThereTo access the main Thermal Pool take the Homestead Road turnoff (1.5 kilometres south of Mataranka) and follow it for approximately 7 kilometres To access the facilities along John Hauser Drive turn off Homestead Road approximately 4 kilometres from the highway The Bitter Springs access is via a sealed road leading directly from Mataranka township