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Kinchega National Park
Situated 111km south-east of Broken Hill this park has many aboriginal sites and features a landscape of grey soil plains and red sand ridges. Numerous species of waterfowl live in the overflow lakes and the Darling River which is bordered by massive River Red Gums.

Activities include boating, birdwatching, camping and nature study.

Camping is permitted at the rest area near Lake Cawndilla or along the river.
Phone: (08) 8088 5933

Mootwingee National Park
Situated 130km north-east of Broken Hill this park has one of the best collections of Aboriginal Art in the state. Tours are available Wednesdays and Saturdays Easter-November, bookings essential.
Phone: (08) 8088 5933

Mungo National Park
World Heritage listed Mungo National Park is situated 110km north-east of Mildura and hold a remarkable record of Aboriginal life dating back 40 000 years. The lakes are home to a wide variety of birds and animal life. Another highlight is the incredible Walls of China - a 30km crescent of orange and white dune earth formations.
Phone:(03) 5021 8900

Sturt National Park
Located 330km north of Broken Hill this enormous desert park of 310 634 ha is made up of eroded cliff rimmed messas and gibber plains. Wildlife include red and grey kangaroos, emus and a wide variety of lizards. The best time to explore is in winter as temperatures can reach 50C in the summer months.