Stuart Highway in Mataranka

Stuart Highway in Roper Gulf Region is a single-lane, asphalted expressway (60 km/h). It runs in a north-south direction and crosses Old Stuart Highway, Martin Road, Beswick Street, Elsey Street, Warloch Street, Carew Road, Homestead Road, Roper Highway, Elsey Cemetery Road, Noel Healey Truck Parking Bay, Warloch and Gorrie Access Track. It ends in a cul-de-sac and connects Birdum, Mataranka, Elsey, Larrimah and Beswick Creek. This road is part of the long-distance road "A1". Stuart Highway also exists in Nitmiluk.
Road Type
expressway
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
60
Route
north-south

Attraction

  • Bitter Springs Thermal Pools (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 2,7 km.
  • Mataranka Thermal Pool – approx. 7,1 km.

Supermarkets

  • Mataranka Supermarket – approx. 200 m.

Caravan site

  • Mataranka Roadhouse Caravan Park – approx. 500 m.

Petrol stations

  • Mataranka Roadhouse (Diesel, BP) – approx. 500 m.

Guest house

  • Mataranka Homestead Tourist Resort – approx. 6,8 km.