Mataranka

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. Over 30 million litres a day flow through the pools.

There is supposed to be a colony of bats living there but we saw so evidence of any. The homestead seems locked in some sort of 80’s ocker mindset. Some guy at the bar singing 80’a songs. A dreadful tiny enclosure with a goat and a water buffalo, wandering peacocks and an entertainment area showing “We of the ‘never never” on continuous loop. I have not seen any reference to indigenous culture anywhere. The park is huge and we are on top of each other - but we have power and Friday night was sparkling wine night - always a welcome milestone. We have been on the road for 2 weeks. 6 weeks to go.En savoir plus