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
Martins Road - Elsey National Park OpenBitter Springs is closed 
Homestead Road  OpenMataraka Thermal Pool is closed 
John Hauser Drive Open4 Mile Boat Ramp Closed 

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 ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions13 April 2024,  dependent on weather conditions
Loop walk ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions13 April 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
SwimmingClosedDue to flooding1 April 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk to Stevie's Hole ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Mataranka Falls ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Other locations

Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) Forecast opening
Walking tracks ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Loop walk ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditionsDependent on weather conditions
Riverside Walk ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Day use area Open -
Boat ramp Open  
Riverside walk to 4 Mile ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Riverside walk 4 Mile to Wabalarr ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Riverside walk Wabalarr to Mulurark ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile Forecast opening
Campground Closed 1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Boat ramp Open  
Riverside walk Mulurark to Jalmurark/ 12 Mile ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Korowan (Mataranka) Falls ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk 12 Mile Yards to Mataranka Falls ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Last updated: 13 March 2024

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