Bitter Springs — Local services in Elsey

Bitter Springs is a thermal pool. The location is still pretty much in its natural state with the exclusion of a concrete path suitable for wheel chair access. Steps have also been added to aid getting in and out of the pool in three places. The ‘pool’ is actually a flowing stream that will take you through an amazing canopy of trees as you float past lilies in flower in pristine clear warm water. The water is safe from crocodiles. With the aid of goggles you can see the bottom of the pool and the wonderful plants growing down there. I floated and gently swam, but many used a pool noodle to travel the length of the pool, which is approximately 100m in length. Parking is available for cars, caravan and busses. Stunning location and a must visit if you are ever...

Bitter springs got its name from the taste of the water (don't drink the water...not advisable)...LOVELY! We went during the dry season, water was just perfect for a dip! This pool seems to be quite a bit more quiet and calm than the Mataranka Thermal Pools; it was less crowded. Lots of people brought their pool noodles and placed their thongs(sandals) on the end of their pool noodle as when you flow down to the bottom of the pool and need to get out and walk to the start as the current takes you to a place you can't swim further. No worries though, you can swim up current or float at the end...

A must visit location.

A relaxing drift down stream, gently pushed by the tide. The water is warm like a bath tub, clear and aqua blue.

Bring a pool noodle if you wish but super easy to naturally float and shallow enough in some spots to touch the white, sandy bottom with your feet.

Bring a camera in a waterproof pouch for that Insta-perfect image.

Accesible with 2WD. No toilets or Cafe here but there are shops a short...