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Kinchega National Park

Kinchega National Park
New South Wales
IUCN category II (national park)
Kinchega National Park is located in New South Wales
Kinchega National Park
Kinchega National Park
Nearest town or city Menindee
Coordinates 32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E / 32.54417°S 142.29722°E / -32.54417; 142.29722Coordinates: 32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E / 32.54417°S 142.29722°E / -32.54417; 142.29722
Established 1 October 1967 (1967-10-01)
Area 442.59 km2 (170.9 sq mi)
Managing authorities NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Website Kinchega National Park
See also Protected areas of
New South Wales

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.



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