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 accessStatusComments Forecast opening
Martin RoadOpen -
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 / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming Open -
Loop walk Open -

Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming OpenDue to recent flooding fine sediment in the pool may affect water clarity temporarily-
Riverside walk - Thermal Pool to Stevie's Hole ClosedDue to flood damage10 July 2026
Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Botanic Walk ClosedDue to flood damage10 July 2026

Other locations

Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) Forecast opening
Walking tracks Open -
Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Loop walk ClosedDue to flood damage assessments and repairs.12 June 2026
Riverside walk - Botanic walk to 4 Mile Closed Due to flood damage assessments and repairs.12 June 2026
Riverside walk - Botanic walk to Stevie's Hole/Mataranka Thermal Pool ClosedDue to flood damage assessments and repairs.12 June 2026
4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Day use area Open -
Boat ramp Open -
Riverside walk - 4 Mile to Wabalarr Open -
Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Day use areaOpen '
Riverside walk - Wabalarr to Mulurark Open -
Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Day use areaOpen -
Riverside walk - Mulurark to Jalmurark/12 Mile Open -
Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile Forecast opening
Campground OpenWater is not potable. Boil water for use.
Limited hot water is available for showering.
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Boat ramp Open  
Riverside walk - Jalmurark/12 Mile to  Korowan (Mataranka) Falls Closed Due to high water levels and for flood damage assessments and repairs.12 June 2026
Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Korowan (Mataranka) Falls Closed Due to high water levels and for flood damage assessments and repairs.12 June 2026

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