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| Come and see barramundi being hand fed at Territoy Manor's 'Feed the Barra Show' in Mataranka. View these famous fighting fish and watch them strike when they come to feed. Afterwards, treat yourself to brunch or lunch at the cafe.
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| Discovered by surveyors for the Overland Telegraph Line in the latter part of the nineteenth century, the Bitter Springs are located approximately two kilometres from Mataranka in the Katherine region. Set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in the Elsey National Park, these spring-fed thermal pools are an ideal place |
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| Step back in time as you explore the Elsey Homestead Replica, Mataranka. The Homestead is an authentic replica that was especially constructed for the 1980s film We of the Never Never, based on the novel of the same name written by Jeannie Gunn.
Every detail is duplicated down to the hand hewn local cypress pine. Near |
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| Elsey Memorial Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Mataranka off the Stuart Highway, is of national and Territory historical significance primarily because it provides the remaining link with many of the individuals made famous by Jeannie Gunn's book We of the Never Never.
The cemetery remains as a tribute not on |
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| Elsey National Park is a haven for those wanting to relax in warm, crystal clear pools, like exploring historic sites, and who enjoy river fishing and canoeing. The serene Roper River meanders through this picturesque national park, with boat ramp access at 4 Mile and 12 Mile, and fishing being popular at several sites |
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| Mataranka Thermal Pool is a great place to unwind. 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 fi |
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| A worthwhile stop in Mataranka, The Stockyard Gallery offers a unique Territory experience. Delicious Devonshire teas, light snacks and mango fruit smoothies are served in the shady tea garden. Local paintings and sculptures, as well as Aboriginal artefacts, Territory books, gifts and souvenirs are for sale in the gall |
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| The We of The Never Never Museum explores Mataranka’s pioneering heritage through outdoor displays of railway history, the Overland Telegraph Line, a bush workshop, military history and regional industrial archaeology. There is also a photo gallery, which chronicles Mataranka's involvement in World War II, early histor |
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