Walks in Elsey National Park

Explore Elsey National Park with a variety of different walking trails taking you along the Roper River.

Before you go, you should:

• choose a walk that suits your level of fitness
• learn about bushwalking and hiking safety
• get park maps on your mobile phone
• always let someone responsible know where you're going and when you'll be back.

The walks are exposed and heat can be extreme. Find out how to stay safe in the heat.

During your walk, check maps and signs along the way.

Riverside Walk

The walk provides access to the river and some great picnic spots.

Bitter Springs walk

Take a walk around the Livistona-lined thermal pool with easy access to the pool.

Mataranka Thermal Pool

Take a walk through the towering Livistonas to the thermal pool for a swim.

Stevie’s Hole

Follow the Waterhouse River from Mataranka Homestead to link through to the Riverside Walk.

Botanic Walk

Discover the park’s riverine and rainforest species.

It links to the Riverside Walk and Stevie’s Hole.

Korowan (Mataranka Falls)

Follow the Roper River down to the tufa dams that cross it and form gentle rapids.

Tufa dams are created by calcium carbonate depositing on the rock bars.

Sheep Dip

Discover a small part of the region’s rich pastoral history.

WWII Aboriginal Army Camp

Explore part of the World War II history of this region.