Mataranka

Not recent but the Territory Manor Van park was the absolute worst one we stayed in on a years trip.

Maybe its improved.

Mataranka Homestead van park is the best spot and the easiest access to the thermal pools. Can get busy though.
We stayed for few days last May

How about staying at the national Park just down the road. We have found that much more enjoyable than staying nearer to the pools.

Hi Graham

We chose Mataranka Cabins and Camping. Lovely location, with campers choosing informal sites amongst shady tropical trees and palms on the edge of wetlands. Mostly level sites, which will accommodate large rigs and drive through. Taps and some power poles scattered throughout main area; long power cords may be needed. Lightly grassed. Unpowered camping beside Little Roper River well away from main camp ground, where campfires are permitted but no generators. Booking needed or arrive early in the morning as camp only takes 42 rigs and on most days is usually 'full' by early afternoon. On line booking available.

A short walk to Bitter Springs - a fast flowing warm stream. You can sit in the warm water on rocks and the, float downstream and walk back (take footwear) or strong swimmers can swim back against the current.

You can see My Blog from 2009.

Thanks everyone. Will probably go to the Mataranka Cabins as the consensus seems to be that Bitter Springs is the best one.