Kinchega National Park is one of the most evocative stops along the Darling River Run, offering sweeping river vistas, rich cultural history and unforgettable outback camping.
Located at Menindee, just one hour south of Broken Hill via sealed road, the park protects a remarkable section of the Darling River and half of the iconic Menindee Lakes system.
Camp beneath towering river red gums along the Darling’s banks, set up at Emu Lake Campground, or stay in the historic Kinchega Shearers’ Quarters. The park is renowned for its abundant birdlife, peaceful fishing spots and ever-changing landscapes – from mirrored reflections during floods to vibrant green lake beds as waters recede.
Kinchega’s history runs deep. Once part of the vast Kinchega–Kars pastoral lease, the park features the beautifully preserved Kinchega Woolshed, where more than six million sheep were shorn over the station’s lifetime, and the Old Kinchega Homestead, offering a glimpse into a bygone pastoral era.
The park is also a place of profound Aboriginal significance, with settlement sites, middens, ceremonial areas and scarred trees throughout the landscape. Kinchega was an important meeting place for the Barkindji people of the Darling River and the Wiljakali people of the Broken Hill region. Visitors can deepen their understanding through guided Discovery tours with Barkindji Aboriginal Elders, sharing stories, culture and connection to Country.