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Kinchega National Park
Overview
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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Introduction
National park in New South Wales, Australia Kinchega National ParkIUCN category II (national park)Kinchega National ParkLocationNew South WalesNearest cityMenindeeCoordinates32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E / 32.54417°S 142.29722°E / -32.54417; 142.29722Area442.59 km2 (170.88 sq mi)Established1 October 1967 (1967-10-01)Governing bodyNSW National Parks & Wildlife ServiceWebsiteOfficial 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.
Fauna
[edit] It is home to many species of wild animals, such as lace monitor, Peron's tree frog, pink and black cockatoos, kultarr and others.