Address & Contact
Elsey NT 0852
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Web: https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park-to-visit/elsey-national-park
The 13,840 hectare Elsey National park is easily accessible with a short drive from
Mataranka, just off the Stuart Highway via
Homestead Road (1.5 km south of
Mataranka). The Park envelops the privately owned
Mataranka Homestead, which can also be from the same road. While
Bitter Springs is accessed by a sealed road directly from
Mataranka Township.
Elsey NP has an established
camp ground located at
12 Mile Yards (now called
Jalmurark Campground), which also has a
boat ramp. Boating, canoeing and fishing are a favourite past times for visitors to the park. Various day use areas are accessed by short riverside walking trails. A 1.5 km Botanical Walk commences at
12 Mile yards, and a short loop walk is available at
Bitter Springs. A 4 kilometre (one way) walk is also available from
12 Mile Yards and leads to
Mataranka Falls.
Picnic areas complete with tables, wood BBQ's, and
toilet facilities are provided at
12 Mile Yards, the
4 mile, Mulurak, and
Bitter Springs.