Kinchega National Park

Highlights: Meander amongst the massive river red gums that silhouette the Darling River or wander along the lake's dry shores and over red sand dunes all of which have withstood the test of time; enduring droughts, floods and witnessing history unfold. Sit back and relax while watching the birds flit past, kangaroos and emus, where red sand reaches up and touches the clear blue sky.

Activities: Explore the Aboriginal sites and European structures, such as the Kinchega Woolshed. Car-based or caravan camping is available at the rest area near Lake Cawndilla, beside Emu Lake or along the river. Camping fees apply. You can also stay in the old shearers' quarters (bookings required).

Access: 111 km south-east of Broken Hill along the (paved) road to Menindee. The park's roads are unpaved, and are closed when wet.

Note: As of 22.02.2008, due to the extended drought, the Lakes Menindee, Cawndilla, Speculation and Emu, adjacent to Kinchega National Park are dry.  With the recent Darling River flows, the nearby lakes of Wetherell and Pamamaroo currently have water filling them.  Also in Paroo Darling National Park water is currently returning, with flows from the Paroo River filling Peery Lake.