Sturt National Park
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Sturt National Park New South Wales |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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The Dingo Fence in Cameron Corner, located on the northern boundary of the national park
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 Sturt National Park
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| Nearest town or city | Tibooburra |
| Coordinates | 29°05′37″S 141°30′31″E / 29.09361°S 141.50861°ECoordinates: 29°05′37″S 141°30′31″E / 29.09361°S 141.50861°E |
| Established | 25 February 1972 |
| Area | 3,253.29 km2 (1,256.1 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Sturt National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The Sturt National Park is a protected national park that is located in the arid far north-western corner of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 325,329-hectare (803,910-acre) national park is situated approximately 1,060 kilometres (660 mi) northwest of Sydney and the nearest town is Tibooburra, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away.
Established in 1972, the park is named in honour of Charles Sturt, a colonial explorer. The park features typical outback scenery of flat, reddish-brown landscapes. It was resumed from five pastoral properties. The Sturt National Park was featured in British documentary called Planet Earth. The Dingo Fence was built along the national park's northern boundary.
The park contains large populations of both red and western grey kangaroos. Plants consist mostly of mulga bushland and arid shrubland. After good rain the harsh landscape is transformed by the growth of wildflowers including Sturt's desert pea.
The park contains aboriginal middens and stone relics. There are many walking trails and an extensive network of roads. Most roads in the park are gravel with some sandy stretches and can be driven on with a conventional vehicle. A 4WD vehicle is needed after heavy rains.
In the east of the park are flood plains, dotted with occasional trees which then give way to small rocky gorges and creek beds. Located here is Mount Wood, Gorge Lookout and the Mount Wood camping ground.
Towards the middle of the park, The Olive Downs, or "Jump Up" country has flat topped mesas rising up to 150 metres (490 ft) above the surrounding plains, granite outcrops and flat valleys. The Jump Ups are the remains of an ancient mountain range. The park's second camping site called Dead Horse Gully camping ground is located here. Amongst the boulders north of Tibooburra is another camping ground. All camp grounds have toilets, gas barbecues and water provided.
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