The Mataranka Thermal Pools are a series of geothermal hot spring system located in Elsey National Park in the Northern Territory, Australia.
The Mataranka hot springs system "holds great cultural significance for Aboriginal communities in the surrounding area."
The springs form the headwaters of the Roper River; they are fed by the Cambrian Limestone Aquifer.
[2] The hot springs are located along Homestead Road, Mataranka[2] approximately one hour south of the town of Katherine by car.
[5] The humid and sell shaded environment at the soaking pool areas host a large colony of flying fox.