Hot pool

Mataranka Thermal Pools

Mataranka, Northern Territory

Warm palm-fringed thermal pool in the bush, 34 degrees year round.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

A natural thermal pool surrounded by palms and paperbark. The water stays warm all year, making it a lovely stop-off on the long Stuart Highway run.

Good to know

  • Go early or late; midday is busy
  • Wear shoes with grip
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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