Kinchega National Park
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.
| Kinchega National Park New South Wales | |
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  Kinchega National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Menindee |
| Coordinates | 32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E |
| Established | 1 October 1967[1] |
| Area | 442.59 km2 (170.9 sq mi)[1] |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Kinchega National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
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]
References
- "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 (PDF). 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.
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