Kinchega National Park
| Kinchega National Park | |
|---|---|
Kinchega National Park | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Nearest city | Menindee |
| Coordinates | 32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E / 32.54417°S 142.29722°E |
| Area | 442.59 km2 (170.88 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1 October 1967[1] |
| Governing body | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
The Kinchega National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Far West region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia.The 44,259-hectare (109,370-acre) national park is located approximately 840 kilometres (520 mi) west of Sydney and 111 kilometres (69 mi) south-east of Broken Hill. The park adjoins the town of Menindee. The eastern edge of the Kinchega National Park is formed by the Darling River.
The park is noted for its Aboriginal artefacts, left behind by the Paarkantji people, who travelled up and down the Darling River.[2]
Fauna
It is home to many species of wild animals, such as lace monitor, Peron's tree frog, pink and black cockatoos, kultarr and others.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Kinchega National Park: Park management". Office of Environment & Heritage. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ Westbrooke, M. E.; Kerr, M. K. C.; Leversh, J. (2001). "The vegetation of Kinchega National Park, western New South Wales" (PDF). Cunninghamia. 7 (1): 1–25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Kinchega National Park | Learn more". NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 13 October 2021.