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Mutawintji National Park

Visiting Mutawintji National Park in the NSW outback is a uniquely Australian experience. You'll find a ruggedly beautiful desert region showing evidence of continuous use by Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Dominated by the Bynguano Ranges, whose vibrant red colour dramatically captures changes in the light, this outback park is home to the famous hand stencil art of local Aboriginal communities as well as many other important cultural and historic sites. Stop to gather information from Mutawintji Visitor Centre, then explore the area further. You can book a night at Homestead Creek campground and then choose from easy walking tracks like Thaaklatjika Mingkana walking track, or more challenging options like Rockholes Loop walking track or Mutawintji Gorge walking track. Don't forget to book guided tour and visit Mutawintji Historic Site while you're in the area. It boasts one of the best collections of Aboriginal art in New South Wales.

Mutawintji NSW

57 km away

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National Parks and Reserves

Paroo-Darling National Park

At Paroo-Darling National Park, you'll find the Paroo Overflow, the only unregulated river in the Murray-Darling Basin and an area of outstanding conservation value and natural beauty. Spend a couple of days exploring the park - paddle or walk around Peery Lake, you'll be amazed by the birdlife - 60,000 birds were recorded in a recent survey. There are heaps of informal spots for a picnic - choose your own scenic place - and camping is available at Coach and Horse campground in the Wilga section of the park. Be sure to bring your fishing rod along to this popular fishing spot. With its frequent floods, this area is also the traditional home to the Ngiyeempaa and Paakantyi people and since European settlement has been an important pastoral area. The area's rich history is waiting for you to discover.

Wilcannia NSW

60 km away

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Natural Attractions

Peery Lake

If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to unwind on your outback adventure, cook up a barbecue and stretch your feet at the Peery Lake picnic area. You’ll have a view of Peery Lake, and maybe a surprise visit from local kangaroos and emus enjoying a feed. When Peery Lake is full it transforms into a spectacular inland playground for water birds, and you can take a canoe out for a paddle. Even when dry, the lake bed is home to freshwater plants and animals. Hear the calls of pink cockatoos, mulga parrots, and red-backed kingfishers, and you might even spot the elusive grey falcon if you’re lucky. May to November is the best time to visit, especially when winter rains bring a wonderful show of wildflowers in spring.

Wilcannia NSW

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Natural Attractions

Homestead Gorge trail

Homestead Gorge trail takes you on a moderately challenging hike along Homestead creek between the rich-red rocky cliffs that shelter ancient Aboriginal rock engravings. If it has been raining, a large mirror-still rockhole will be waiting for you at the end of the walk. Keep an eye out for wallabies and emus, or you might see a goanna strolling across your trail or lazing on a rock in the sun. If you have binoculars you might like to take them with you to spot the remarkable array of birds that will dart and flit across your path.

Mutawintji NSW

65 km away

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Peery Lake picnic area

If you're looking for a peaceful spot to unwind on your outback adventure, cook up a barbecue and stretch your feet at Peery Lake picnic area. You'll have a view of Peery Lake, and maybe a surprise visit from local kangaroos and emus enjoying a feed. When Peery Lake is full, it transforms into a spectacular inland playground for water birds, and you can take a canoe out for a paddle. Even when it's dry, the lake bed is home to freshwater plants and animals. Hear the calls of pink cockatoos, mulga parrots and red-backed kingfishers, and you might even spot the elusive grey falcon if you're lucky. May to November is the best time to visit, especially when winter rains bring a wonderful show of wildflowers in spring. Peery Lake is a significant place to the Barkandki Aboriginal Traditional Owners, and you'll find Aboriginal sites are scattered all around the lake's edge and surrounding cliffs.

Wilcannia NSW

66 km away

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National Parks and Reserves

Mutawintji Historic Site

If the spectacular landscape of Mutawintji doesn't take your breath away, then the Aboriginal art at Mutawintji Historic Site surely will. This wonderful area within Mutawintji National Park boasts one of the best collections of Aboriginal art in New South Wales. You can only visit this special park on a guided tour with an NPWS Aboriginal guide. Take the 2-4 hour Mutawintji cultural tour to discover the site's history and culture, beginning with an audio-visual display and continuing through the ancient landscapes. Parts of the walk up to the site are challenging, but you'll be so busy admiring the outstanding scenery, you probably won't notice. Or pull up a chair around the campfire on the Wiimpatja campfire yarn in Mutawintji and hear your Aboriginal guide share stories of their special connection to their Country. At every turn, the ancient wonders of Mutawintji reveal themselves. You'll see Aboriginal rock engravings and ochre stencils. Down on the flat plains you'll spot the remains of fireplaces, stone flakes and grinding stones. Kids and adults alike will enjoy listening to Aboriginal guides share their Dreamtime stories. If you'd like to stay in the area...

Mutawintji NSW

73 km away

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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Old Coach Road Drive

The short drive takes in the ruins of the Rockholes Hotel that was built to accommodate passing trade between the two towns, as well as spectacular rock formations like Wana Karnu and Split Rock. Also along the drive you’ll find great spots for viewing the kangaroos, wallaroos and emus that live in the park. After a 10km drive to the end of the road, you’ll see that Split Rock is a 3km walk from the carpark, so come prepared for a bit of bushwalking and plenty of photo opportunities.

Mutawintji NSW

75 km away

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Natural Attractions

Homestead Creek picnic area

Homestead Creek picnic area is a picturesque and well-located site within the park where you can spread out your maps and stock up on energy levels with a snack or meal before heading out on one of Mutawintji’s beautiful bushwalks. It’s also the perfect place to enjoy a barbecue before heading back to Broken Hill or to the nearby campground.

Mutawintji NSW

76 km away

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Western Ridge Walk

Also known as Sunset Ridge trail, it's a spectacular hike if you're into rugged scenery and enjoy a challenging walk. Very steep in sections, however, the breathtaking scenic views in every direction make it well worth the effort. Take this walk in the afternoon for one of the most beautiful sunsets you're likely to experience. Following the red markers as you climb the ridge, look for wedge-tailed eagles and pink cockatoos. A birdwatching paradise, corellas and finches are often seen flitting through the mallee scrub. As you clamber up, drink in the views all around you. From the vast western desert plains to the dramatic gorges and rich red ochres of the Byngnano Range to the east, you'll feel on top of the world. For more big sky views, try the Bynguano Range walking track.

Mutawintji NSW

76 km away

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Mutawintji Gorge walking track

Mutawintji Gorge walking track takes you on a hike through one of the park’s most scenic gorges. Enjoy a picnic at the end or simply spend some time taking in the view. Explore the spectacular rangeland country of Mutawintji National Park along Mutawintji Gorge walking track. Your journey through one of the park’s most scenic gorges ends at a peaceful pool surrounded by soaring red cliffs. It’s a moderately challenging 6km walk, and at 3-3.5 hours return, it makes for a good day hike. You can spend as long as you like at the pool, admiring the beauty of this special country and taking in the scenic view. You could even take some lunch and a thermos to enjoy an outback picnic.

Mutawintji NSW

78 km away

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