Kinchega National Park

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Kinchega National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Kinchega National Park
Nearest town/city: Menindee
Coordinates: 32°32′39″S, 142°17′50″E
Area: 443 km²;
Managing authorities: New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service
Official site: Kinchega National Park

Kinchega is a national park in New South Wales (Australia), covering an area of approximately 443 km². It is located 839 km west of Sydney and 111 kilometres south-east of Broken Hill. The eastern edge of the Kinchega National Park is formed by the Darling River, and the park adjoins the township of Menindee.

The park is noted for its Aboriginal artefacts, left behind by the Paakantji people, and the abundant native wildlife.

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