The Darling River Run

One of Australia’s great driving adventures in Outback NSW

Mungo Visitor Centre, Mungo National Park

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Mungo Visitor Centre is the perfect place to start your adventure in the World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park and Willandra Lakes. Here you’ll learn more about this area’s Aboriginal cultural heritage and significance, the rich archeological evidence, megafauna, the once-full Lake Mungo, and the park’s unique landscapes.

This is the starting point for the 2.5 hour tag-along tour to the Walls of China ( don’t forget to book online before you travel) Or pick up the free brochure ‘Driving the Mungo Story’ from the centre to follow a self-guided driving tour.
There is a range of picnic, barbecue and toilet facilities at the Mungo Visitor Centre. The visitor centre is next to historic Mungo Woolshed and Mungo Shearers’ Quarters ( if you’d like to stay in the Shearers’ Quarters please visit the website to book.)

Mungo Walls of China Tour with an Aboriginal Tour Guide, Mungo National Park

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Walk with an experienced NPWS Aboriginal Discovery guide on the famous Walls of China. These sites have immense cultural significance. You’ll learn about the 40,000-plus years of Aboriginal cultural history of Lake Mungo and the Traditional Owners. You’ll also hear about about Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area.
You’ll be welcomed to Country and engage in a cultural experience unique to the Mungo landscape, offered by Aboriginal NPWS guides.Follow the NPWS service vehicle to the Walls of China carpark in your own vehicle. Access to the Walls of China is by guided tour only. Go to the website to book online or call 1300 072 757 to book over the phone.

Kinchega Shearers’ Quarters, Kinchega National Park

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In 1883 shearers at Kinchega would shear 143,000 sheep with hand shears! The Shearers’ Quarters was home to the men who worked at the Woolshed. Today the shearers’ quarters offers basic accommodation ( BYO bedding) in a heritage building. It’s a good alternative to camping, especially if you are visiting the park in winter, with shared kitchen facilities for guests, and a woodfire in the communal lounge room for those chilly nights. It’s nearby to the Old Kinchega Woolshed, the Darling river and the historic ruins of old Kinchega Homestead, so is a great place to base yourself to explore the park. Visit the website to book your accommodation, or call 1300 072 757 to book over the phone.

Emu Lake Campground, Kinchega National Park

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This is a great base to explore Kinchega National Park from. It’s a bit closer to the facilities at the Shearers quarters where there are hot showers, and a beaut place to camp with kids in the sandy plains. Good spot for sunset snaps, and you may even spot a few emus walking through your campsites. Picnic tables, BBQ faciliities and a non flushing toilet are provided. Park entry fees and camping fees apply.

Darling River Campground, Kinchega National Park

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With 34 campsites on the Darling River at Kinchega National Park, you’re bound to find a place to wake up to water views. These remote campgrounds are famous for birdwatching, wildlife and stunning seasonal wildflowers. If you’re a bird watcher you might see pink cockatoos & red tailed black cockatoos, finches in the scrub close to your camp, and egrets and black kites patrolling the waters. Suitable for dry weather camping. Park entry and camp fees apply.

Lake Paika Accommodation

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Take a step back in time, unwind, relax and enjoy your stay in this recently reinstated natural wetland.  Relax on the edge of Lake Paika with breathtaking sunsets and amazing bird life.

Lake Paika Station is situated between Yanga and Mungo National Parks, is 20 minutes from the township of Balranald and 5 minutes from the historic Homebush Hotel.

Workman’s Quarters

Lake Paika Station offers unique accommodation on one of the most historic station in the Balranald district and is 17kms north of Balranald on the Ivanhoe Road.

Accommodation in the restored original Workman’s Quarters offers guests a comfortable and simple stay in a standout setting.  The Workman’s Quarters offers guests a comfortable and simple stay in a standout setting.  The Workman’s Quarters are situated on a peninsula of the 445 hectare Lake Paika.