Kinchega National Park
National park in New South Wales, Australia
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The Kinchega National Park is a protected national park 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.
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LocationNew South Wales
NearestcityMenindee
Coordinates32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E
Area442.59 km2 (170.88 sq mi)[1]
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  Kinchega National Park Location within New South Wales | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Nearest city | Menindee |
| Coordinates | 32°32′39″S 142°17′50″E |
| Area | 442.59 km2 (170.88 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1 October 1967[1] |
| Governing body | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
The park is noted for its Aboriginal artefacts, left behind by the Paarkantji people, who travelled up and down the Darling River.[2]
Fauna
It is home to many species of wild animals, such as lace monitor, Peron's tree frog, pink and black cockatoos, kultarr.[3]
