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Bitter Springs

428 Reviews

#1 of 6 things to do in Mataranka

Nature & Parks, Hot Springs & Geysers

Bitter Springs Rd | Elsey National Park, Mataranka, Northern Territory 0852, Australia

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“Lovely spot for a swim”

As we were travelling at the end of the season the springs were relatively quiet and the bottom... read more

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Vikki P

Yeppoon, Australia

“Bitter Springs - Natural thermal springs”

Definitely worth a stop for a dip in the natural thermal hot springs (33 degrees I think). These... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

TraceyC4

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4.5 428 reviews

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We had a marvellous overnight stay at Bitter Springs Caravan Park in one of their excellent cabins, Would highly recommend this park, friendly staff & clean, well appointed cabins

Bring a pool noodles, and an underwater camera or goggles to capture the true beauty!

now we have a family has a family tradition they have the best hot springs this place has changed my life for ever also ther hot springs are really warm and my children enjoyed it so much just love it so much i ju...

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Bitter Springs Rd | Elsey National Park, Mataranka, Northern Territory 0852, Australia

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Vikki P

Yeppoon, Australia

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Reviewed yesterday

Lovely spot for a swim

As we were travelling at the end of the season the springs were relatively quiet and the bottom section was being rested after a busy tourist season. It was lovely, and very much nicer than those at Mataranka Homestead which have been concreted and were...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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TraceyC4

16718

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Bitter Springs - Natural thermal springs

Definitely worth a stop for a dip in the natural thermal hot springs (33 degrees I think). These springs feel a bit more natural than the Mataranka ones, swimming past the reeds and the river bank lends itself to a more natural swim. Definitely recommend...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Denison2013

Dongara

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Bitter Springs

A little piece of heaven! Delicious warm current slowly carries one down around a hundred meters through native greenery. A swimming noodle makes the swim very relaxing and encourages repeat swims. We stayed at Mataranka Caravan Park so went for our swim at 0730 so...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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razza61

Gatton, Australia

19143

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A busy part of paradise

What a great natural thermal spring. VERY busy in peak season with groups of school children there the day we went. There was still enough room for everyone to find their own space, be it floating with the current or out of that flow of...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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ronald w

386

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Bitter Springs Caravan Park is fantastic

Stayed here for 4 nights large caravan sights inexpensive half a klm walk to the thermal springs hire a noodle from the C/P and do a lazy trip down the creek the water is so clear and so warm unbelievable Suitable for all ages

Date of experience: September 2019

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redgta

Noarlunga Centre, Australia

242

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Bitter springs

One of the most shady caravan pks I have stayed in but the poor site marking and stoneage amenaties in tin sheds is a real drwback. Lots of local wallabies within the park. No internet so bring your own Telstra device. The springs are 33°...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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atjm4

Coles Bay, Australia

112

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Warm springs

It was just so beautiful . We got their at 9.30 and not many people we just swam around and went down stream many times until lunchtime when we had wrinkly fingers it was that good. Perhaps I shouldn’t say how good it was as...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Mandy Tony H

Nowra, Australia

200110

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

To choose Bitter Springs or the Mataranka Pools at "Never Never"

Mataranka is a long drive no matter which way you come. We stopped off at Katherine for a few days so we could enjoy the surrounding area without rushing. The natural springs at Mataranka has 2 options. The more well known or the less so....More

Date of experience: September 2019

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52angelal

New Zealand

7815

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

The very best so far!!

This exceeded my expectations! The water is SO clear, is 33 degrees Celsius and you drift down very slowly (around 300m), then get out the steps, walk back up the concrete path and do it all again! Take a pool noodle, goggles or mask and...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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PeterLangston

Tamworth, Australia

411192

Reviewed September 4, 2019

Such A Relaxing Venue

Take a noodle, swimmers and a waterproof camera (although the latter would be a bonus). Good parking is available and it needs to be as this is a very popular spot. A short walk in to the springs reveals a section of the spring which...More