Kinchega National Park
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Kinchega National Park, located just over 100 kilometers southeast of Broken Hill, is a serene outback park surrounding the stunning Menindee Lakes. This historically significant land offers visitors the chance to explore nature and indigenous history through guided hikes and well-marked driving trails. The park is known for its river red gums, diverse birdlife, and picturesque sunset and sunrise views over the lakes.Your itinerary and your map in one view
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Why you should go
- Explore the historic Woolshed site and old homestead for a glimpse into the area's past
- Enjoy camping by the Darling River with well-maintained facilities
- Witness diverse birdlife including emus, galahs, egrets, falcons, and kites
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Some fantastic places to visit, but check out the Information Building to see how it all works. Driving after dark is challenging, with lots of animals grazing on and around the roads.
Darling River camp grounds is where i stayed, camp-site 9. I found it in the dark, and I was happy with my choice. Past weird 32 is a little bit less water, but still the entire 23km river road camp grounds are a great place to camp. I was solo and enjoyed the serenity of bird calls and fish jumping but a family and friends camp would be just as good. The distance between sites varies busy mostly they are distances of around 1km.
A few long drops on the way.
One of our favourite National Parks! Lovely camping spots along the Darling River Campground. Great fishing and fantastic bird watching. Modern and clean amenities - showers at the Visitors Centre, BBQs and toilets
at Emu Lake Campground. Don’t miss a self-guided tour of the Woolshed
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Know before you go
- Check out the Information Building to learn more about the park's workings
- Driving after dark can be challenging due to animals on roads; exercise caution
- Bring all necessary supplies including food, water, and fly repellent as amenities may be limited
- Utilize riverside campsites for overnight stays to witness lunar events or clear starry skies
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Kinchega National Park is a favorite among visitors for its lovely camping spots along the Darling River Campground, great fishing, fantastic bird watching opportunities, and modern amenities like showers at the Visitors Centre. The park offers unique experiences such as self-guided tours of the Woolshed, sightings of diverse birdlife and lizards, and scenic drives with abundant wildlife. Visitors recommend bringing food, water, and fly repellent while exploring this oasis in the desert.Review score
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Some fantastic places to visit, but check out the Information Building to see how it all works. Driving after dark is challenging, with lots of animals grazing on and around the roads.
Darling River camp grounds is where i stayed, camp-site 9. I found it in the dark, and I was happy with my choice. Past weird 32 is a little bit less water, but still the entire 23km river road camp grounds are a great place to camp. I was solo and enjoyed the serenity of bird calls and fish jumping but a family and friends camp would be just as good. The distance between sites varies busy mostly they are distances of around 1km.
A few long drops on the way.
One of our favourite National Parks! Lovely camping spots along the Darling River Campground. Great fishing and fantastic bird watching. Modern and clean amenities - showers at the Visitors Centre, BBQs and toilets
at Emu Lake Campground. Don’t miss a self-guided tour of the Woolshed
Today we visited the Woolshed, Homestead ruins, and drove the loop back through River Drive.
What a great place to camp!! The road was in good condition and the river drive has heaps of fabulous campsites on bends in the river. Many of them would be plenty big enough for a van and decent tow vehicle. I’m kind of disappointed we camped on the lake now that I e seen these campsites!!
Woolshed was very interesting and the restorations are well done. The Homestead is a ruin. But the walk is interesting and should spark the imagination thinking about how tough life was on these places.
The road was fine for the entire loop. It’s not bitumen, it’s dirt road into a National Park not a highway. But I’d happily take our van in there.
Campsite near the Woolshed was unappealing to me at this time of the year, so you might want to check that. But if the road is open, we will camp on the River Drive next visit.
Spent a day here .My favourite was The Billabong walk and the Woolshed. It was wonderful to see all the birdlife this park offers. Lots of lizards too which seem to enjoy sunning themselves on the side of the road . Bring all your food and water for your stay and something for all the flies .It was $8 for a day pass .There are envelopes at the entrance for you to put your money in.
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