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Elsey National Park
Mataranka, Northern Territory
Roper River park around Mataranka with thermal pools, riverside walks and a campground.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Elsey National Park covers the Roper River near Mataranka. There are warm spring pools, shady river walks and camp areas, and the site of the Elsey Station homestead from We of the Never Never. Swimming spots vary with crocodile advice, so check signs.
Good to know
- Obey crocodile warning signs before swimming
- Thermal pool is the safe swim
- Camping fills fast in dry season
- Best time
- May to September
- Getting there
- Sealed road off the Stuart Highway
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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