Kinchega National Park

Kinchega National Park
Kinchega National Park
LocationNew South Wales
Nearest cityMenindee
Coordinates32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E / 32.54417°S 142.29722°E / -32.54417; 142.29722
Area442.59 km2 (170.88 sq mi)
Established1 October 1967 (1967-10-01)
Governing bodyNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

The park is noted for its Aboriginal artefacts, left behind by the Paarkantji people, who travelled up and down the Darling River.

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