Quick snapshot
Population
384 people reside in Mataranka and the median age of is 46 years old (Census 2021)
Languages
Majority of the people of Mataranka speak Kriol and English
Contact
Mataranka Council Office: 36 Roper Terrace, Mataranka NT 0852
Phone: (08) 8977 2300
Mataranka is a small town rich in history with a museum, historic cemetery and surrounded by National Parks & Australian wildlife with many walking trails just beckoning to be explored. Renowned for its sandy bottomed thermal springs, with warm crystal blue waters and surrounded by palms, creating a tropical paradise for locals and travellers to enjoy. A true outback experience not to be missed.
Services
This information is sourced from the Northern Territory Government and is available on BushTel.
| Service Type | Available | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Transport Service | Yes | (08) 8971 0774 1300 473 946 |
| Fuel | Yes | Opal and Diesel available |
| Commercial Accommodation | Yes | Bitter Springs Cabins and Camping (08) 8975 4838 (08) 8975 4544 (08) 8975 4571 Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park (08) 8975 4516 |
| Community Store | Yes | Multiple roadhouses are located in Mataranka as well as a small supermarket |
| Airstrip | Yes | |
| Health Centre | Yes | Primary Health Care delivered by Sunrise Health Services (08) 8975 4547 |
| Alcohol | Yes | Alcohol restrictions in effect |
| Police Station | Yes | Mataranka Police Station (08) 8975 4511 |
| School | Yes | Mataranka School (08) 8975 4543 |
| Council Service Delivery Centre | Yes | Council Office located at 36 Roper Terrace, Mataranka NT 0852 |
| Mobile Phone, Internet & Radio | Yes | There is currently one public telephone in Mataranka and also Telstra 4G telephone and internet coverage. Radio coverage is also available |
| Post Office | Yes | Post Office located at Council Service Delivery Centre |
| Early Childcare Centre | Yes | |
| Aged Care Centre | Yes | Council operates an Aged Care Centre at 36 Roper Terrace, Mataranka |
Access
By road, the trip to Mataranka takes approximately one (1) hour from Katherine on an all-weather road. The double lane Stuart Highway is sealed entirely. Mataranka may also be accessed by chartered light aircraft.
History
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Mataranka region during a self-guided tour of the Never Never Museum. Featuring a range of historic artefacts and interpretative displays, the museum brings to life local Aboriginal and European history and highlights significant developments in the town’s history including the North Australian Railway, the Overland Telegraph and World War II.
The Never Never Museum is located behind the Roper Gulf Regional Council office in the main street of Mataranka at 36 Roper Terrace, Mataranka NT 0852. The museum is open for self-guided tours from 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Keys can be collected from the Rural Transaction Centre during business hours.
Local Authority
An integral part of the community consultation process in Mataranka occurs through Mataranka Local Authority Meetings. The Local Authority is made up of the Elected Member/s who sit on Council for the Never Never Ward and are nominated representatives from the community. All stakeholders in Mataranka are invited to attend the Local Authority Meetings. The resolutions made at these meetings form the basis of all planning made by Roper Gulf Regional Council.
To attend a Mataranka Local Authority Meeting, click here
To view our Local Authority Meeting dates, agendas and minutes, click here
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