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Memories Of Mungo National Park
Australia is known for its Aboriginal history and culture,
and the Mungo National Park is one of those rare treasures
that has captured the soul and beauty of this land as it was
so long ago. Located 110 kilometers from Mildura in south
west New South Wales, it is well worth the trek to
experience this diverse and captivating region. Bring
plenty of water, petrol and food as civilization ends at the
beginning of this cultural step back in time.
The Mungo National Park is an important part of the
Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area, and the biggest focus
here is conservation and preserving this magnificent region.
Campervans are welcome in the main camp which is on Arumpo
Road near the Mungo Visitor Centre. Facilities are basic
although the surrounds are visually stunning. Hot showers
and toilets are a stones throw away at the Visitor Centre.
There is something so special about camping under the stars
away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
An alternative choice to camping in the sticks is to base
yourself in Mildura and enjoy day trips to the park. The
Murray River is an attraction in itself and offers a number
of caravan parks such as the All Seasons Holiday Park,
located in a prime location near the river and town. You
might want to hire a houseboat for a day or so and enjoy the
birdlife and beauty of the great Murray.
Once you visit the Mungo National Park, it doesn’t matter
what direction you head, you will be walking on ancient,
sacred ground with the past a lot closer than you may
realise. Fossil sightings are prevalent here close to the
track, with ancient stories seemingly woven around every
boulder and shadow.
One of the most famous natural attractions is the Walls of
China, stretching for over thirty kilometres and bringing
the appearance of a lonely moonscape. It is photographic
scenery at its best especially at dusk and dawn. You need
to stick to the walking tracks, as this whole area is so
carefully preserved and monitored. Whatever you pick up
needs to be put back, and the only thing you can capture are
photos.
Lake Mungo is completely dry and is now a lake filled with
salt bush. There are a number of theories explaining why
the lake dried up, most popular being that the extensive
sheep properties surrounding the lake were a literal drain
on the environment. The Mungo shearing shed has been
restored to resemble this time in history and is worth a
visit.
The Mungo National Park is most popular as a cultural step
back in time. Just being here brings a greater respect for
the land and its people, with Aboriginal guides happy to
explain meaning behind the beauty. Once you have
experienced the Walls of China, there are plenty of other
things to do. The sunset tours are popular, with radiant
colours daily transforming the horizon. The Visitor Centre
offers displays that will give you a greater understanding
about the history of the park, and just driving and enjoying
the wild scenery is what brings people back.
You can appreciate how important this region is to the
people and their culture by the fact that three aboriginal
tribes are involved in running the park. Not only is this
a place of beauty, but history, culture and amazing
diversity. Come prepared and you will bring home a
lifetime of memories.
Jenny Brewer
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