 Mungo National Park and the
World Heritage Willandra Lakes
Mungo National Park is at the centre of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. Records of human occupation date back well over 40,000 years. Wind and rain have unearthed ancient fireplaces, cooking heaths, burials and stone tools. National Parks and Wildlife Service of NSW and representatives from the Paakantyi, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa people jointly manage Mungo National Park.
Aboriginals with traditional links to the World Heritage Area are actively involved in Park Management. Aboriginal Discovery Rangers from the three local tribal groups welcome visitors to the park to educate them about the lives of their ancestors and future. The Visitor Centre is open every day and located near the entrance of the park, providing a range of information about the park and its natural and cultural heritage.
Aboriginal culture and pastural heritage co-exist within the Mungo National Park and the Mungo Woolshed, built in 1869, is an impressive reminder of the pastoral history.
This region contains the oldest human occupation in its ancient lands, dating back to Aboriginal life from around 60,000 years ago. The Walls of China were once shores of the lake a 30km crescent of sand dunes now stand with breathtaking scenery and eroding pinnacles of sand and clay.
Mungo National Park tours can be taken with Graham Clarke's Harry Nanya Tours. Day tours from April to October and Sunset Tours from November to March.
You can self drive from Mildura, Wentworth or south from Broken Hill, however much of the road leading in is dirt. If you're unsure of the region please read our travel tips. For more information please visit NSW National Parks & Wildlife.
Wentworth (Down River) - Mildura (Up River)
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