Kinchega National Park

Kinchega National Park

Infobox_protected_area_of_Australia | name = Kinchega National Park
iucn_category = II



caption =
locator_x = 197
locator_y = 157
nearest_town_or_city = Menindee
coordinates = coord|32|32|39|S|142|17|50|E|type:landmark_region:AU
area = 443 km²;
established = October 1, 1967
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
managing_authorities = New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service
official_site = [http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks.nsf/ParkContent/N0017?OpenDocument&Parkkey=N0017&Type=XO Kinchega National Park]

Kinchega is a national park in New South Wales (Australia), covering an area of approximately 443 km². It is located 839 km west of Sydney and 111 kilometres south-east of Broken Hill. The eastern edge of the Kinchega National Park is formed by the Darling River, and the park adjoins the township of Menindee.

The park is noted for its Aboriginal artefacts, left behind by the Paakantji people, and the abundant native wildlife.

ee also

* Protected areas of New South Wales (Australia)


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