Elsey National Park
There are 3 ways to access Elsey National Park.
Read more about what you can see and do in the park.
Before you leave home, check road conditions on the NT Government's Road Report website.
| Road access | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Road | Open | - | |
| Homestead Road | Open | - | |
| John Hauser Drive | Open | - |
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8973 8888.
You should also check the status for each attraction and site below.
Bitter Springs (via Martins Road)
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | Open | The toilet facilities are to be upgraded from 1 October 2026. Visitors must follow signage on site. Some construction noise will occur. | - |
| Loop walk | Open | - |
Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Thermal Pool to Stevie's Hole | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Botanic Walk | Open | - |
Other locations
| Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) | Forecast opening | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking tracks | Open | - | |
| Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Loop walk | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Botanic walk to 4 Mile | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
| Riverside walk - Botanic walk to Stevie's Hole/Mataranka Thermal Pool | Open | - | |
| 4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Day use area | Open | - | |
| Boat ramp | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - 4 Mile to Wabalarr | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
| Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Day use area | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Wabalarr to Mulurark | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
| Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Day use area | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Mulurark to Jalmurark/12 Mile | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
| Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile | Forecast opening | ||
| Campground | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
| Boat ramp | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Jalmurark/12 Mile to Korowan (Mataranka) Falls | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
| Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Korowan (Mataranka) Falls | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 May 2027 |
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