Elsey National Park
Closure in some areas
Some areas of the Elsey National Park are closed due to flooding and damage within the park.
There are 3 ways to access the Elsey National Park.
Before you leave home, check road conditions on the NT Government's Road Report website.
| Road access | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Road - Elsey National Park | Open | - | |
| Homestead Road | Open | - | |
| John Hauser Drive | Open | - |
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8975 4560.
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 | - | |
| Loop walk | Open | - |
Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in Mataranka Thermal Pool | Open | Swimming in Rainbow Spring is not permitted | - |
| Riverside walk to Stevie's Hole | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | - |
| Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Mataranka Falls | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | - |
Other locations
| Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking tracks | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, dependent on weather conditions. |
| Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) | |||
| Loop walk | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, dependent on weather conditions. |
| Riverside Walk | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, dependent on weather conditions. |
| 4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) | |||
| Day use area | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, pending weather conditions. |
| Boat ramp | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. Be Crocwise. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, pending weather conditions. |
| Riverside walk to 4 Mile | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, pending weather conditions. |
| Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) | |||
| Riverside walk 4 Mile to Wabalarr | Closed | Closed due to seasonal weather conditions. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, dependent on weather conditions. |
| Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) | |||
| Riverside walk Wabalarr to Mulurark | Closed | Closed due to seasonal weather conditions. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, dependent on weather conditions. |
| Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile | |||
| Campground | Open | - | |
| Boat ramp | Open | Be Crocwise | - |
| Riverside walk Mulurark to Jalmurark/ 12 Mile | Closed | Closed due to seasonal weather conditions. | Anticipated re-opening late April 2022, dependent on weather conditions. |
| Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) | |||
| Korowan (Mataranka) Falls | Closed | Closed for seasonal weather conditions. | Anticipated re-opening June 2022, dependent on weather. |
| Riverside walk 12 Mile Yards to Mataranka Falls | Closed | Closed due to flooding and damage to areas within the park. | Anticipated re-opening June 2022, dependent on weather. |
Last updated: 14 April 2022
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