Mataranka Thermal Pools
Mataranka Thermal Pool , located in the Elsey National Park in Australia’s Northern Teritory. The warm, crystalline waters of the natural pool is said to have the power to soothe aches and pains after a long day on the road. The water is spring fed, bubbling up at a fairly constant temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The surrounding paperbark and palm forest filters the sun and leaves soft, dappled light playing on the water’s surface. The area around the pool is a natural breeding ground for the little red flying fox. The breeding season is usually from November to May, but often extends into the drier months.
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Maximus
Been there – don that back in 1979. Hasn’t changed by the looks of it. :)
JimFilmer replied
just some fancier steps about it – and can only access the one pool… used to be able to swim where the spring is
Maximus
yeah we did. Oh well still a great place :)
Mel Brackstone
oooo…..looks like a beautiful place to be….
JimFilmer replied
thanks Mel…yes it was, especially when its about 40 degC
AuntieJ
Like the dream look to this.
JimFilmer replied
thx “Auntie” – it is a lovely place to swim, just need to watch for the multitude of flying foxes continually overhead
Birgitta
Super cool shot…..
JimFilmer replied
thx Birgitta…. I was actually waiting for people to get out of my shot…but thatwasn’t going to happen too quickly..so a submerged swimmer worked out OK
helene ruiz
wow~ look at that water! water here in nyc is disgusting….this is amazing !
JimFilmer replied
its a long long way to any city, and the nearest town 5 miles away has about 100 people in it… so the water stays pristine
Steven Sandner
Nice work!
JimFilmer replied
many thx Steven
KEITH R. WILL...
looks like fun
JimFilmer replied
it was a beautiful place to rest and enjoy the tropics away from the crowds and resorts… thx Keith
AndyGii
One of my favourite places on earth. Always arranged to spend a night there when travelling in the days I lived in Darwin
JimFilmer replied
just have to avoid the ever dropping…droppings from the flying foxes
SaRaHKnOwDoG
Yum on the location and the shot : ]
JimFilmer replied
thx, it is a beautiful place if you can handle the continuous hoards of flying foxes
Elena Martinello
I’ve been there… Amazing place!
JimFilmer replied
yes it is…lovely.thx Elena