Mungo National Park

National park Mungo, New South Wales, Australia

What to expect

Mungo National Park is a protected national park located in south-western New South Wales, Australia. The park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Willandra Lakes Region and is home to the famous Mungo Lady and Mungo Man, whose 42,000-year-old ritual burials provide evidence of early human spiritual beliefs. The park features a unique landscape of ancient dry lake basins and sand formations, including the towering Walls of China. Visitors can explore the park on a guided tour or self-guided drive, and there are also opportunities for cycling, birdwatching, and spotting wildlife such as emus, cockatoos, and kangaroos. The park has a visitor centre, camping facilities, and accommodation options, making it a great destination for families and those interested in history, culture, and the outdoors

Plan your family visit to the Mungo National Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park and learned about its history and the discovery of Mungo Man

Highlights: The family enjoyed the lunar landscape and the stories about the park’s history ✨

Visit Mungo National Park with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park with a guided tour and walked into the Walls of China

Highlights: The kids were in awe of the surreal absence of sound and the ancient features uncovered by the wind ✨