Mutawintji National Park is 130 km north-east of Broken Hill.
Dominated by the rugged, fiery red Bynguano Ranges, Mutawintji National Park is characterised by beautiful gorges lined with majestic river red gums occasionally punctuated by dark, mysterious rockpools. In this idyllic oasis the silence of the desert accompanies the sounds of birds and animals.
An ancient culture lives amongst Mutawintji’s rocky cliffs. An array of Aboriginal rock art and engravings are dotted throughout the maze of overhangs and rock faces. This artwork provides evidence of continuous occupation of this area for over 8 000 years.
The scattered remains of fireplaces, stone flakes and grinding stones on the flats paint a picture of the day-to-day life of the people who once occupied the area. Mutawintji Local Aboriginal Land Council holds the land on behalf of the traditional owners, who resumed ownership in 1998.
Guides take visitors to see and photograph Aboriginal rock art. Guides also tell stories of Dreamtime legends relating to the creation of the landscapes.
Learn more about Mutawintji National Park, including how to get there, walking trails, camping and more, at the Office of Environment & Heritage website.
Foundation Projects
Growing Mutawintji National Park
In 1979, the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife purchased and fenced 10,000 hectares, in the Coturaundee Ranges, now part of Mutawintji National Park, for the conservation and protection of the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby.
Yellow-footed Rock-wallabies
Follow-up funding of fox eradication in the reserve ensured the survival of this last population of Yellow-footed Rock-wallabies in NSW.
