We Of The Never Never.

Wednesday 9th July.

A bit about Mataranka Homestead and the thermal pools.

Warm water “springs” flow into the pool at the rate of millions of litres per day, which is why the pools are so clean. The Homestead borders Elsey National Park and is situated between two rivers, the Waterhouse river and the Little Roper river which abound with Barramundi and other fish species. Freshwater crocodiles can be seen basking on the banks of the Waterhouse. Mataranka Homestead is also the home of Maddie and other orphan wallabies which have been hand raised at the homestead.

The movie "We of the Never Never" was filmed here, and the replica of the original homestead is still part of the attractions here.

The Homestead is open all year round and during the high season (Easter weekend -Late August) there is live entertainment six nights a week . Meals are available seven days a week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. There is a large Reception area that provides essential items, plus a large range of souvenirs and fishing gear. The very large outdoor bar and bistro is a very pleasant place to sit down and enjoy a cold beer at Malukas Bar, and have a yarn with some of the locals.

Termite mounds are found all throughout the Top End, this one has been created straddling the fence wires at the Homestead.