Travel into the heart of an ancient landscape.
Explore Mungo
Learn about one of the world’s most ancient and
precious cultural treasures.
Understand Mungo
Walk in the footsteps of Aboriginal people.
Share Mungo Culture
Welcome to Mungo National Park
Wilandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area
You have arrived at one of the world’s very special places.
Aboriginal people have walked here at Mungo in the
footsteps of their ancestors since the Dreamtime.
Scientists have discovered artefacts of this ancient culture
dating back over 50,000 years across the expanses of the last
ice age. This makes Mungo one of the oldest places outside
of Africa to have been occupied by modern humans since
ancient times.
Here you can explore the remarkable story of how a culture
was able to stay strong and care for Country in the face of
extreme climate change, change that dried up the lakes that
were the lifeblood of the region.
Mungo National Park
Tribal Elders
Paliira kiirinana. Parimba.
Our Country is beautiful. Please come.
Lottie Williams,
Paakantji (Barkinji) Elder
Yammah Guddah Yammah Guddah
Ngallia Ngurrampaa.
Welcome to our Country.
Roy Kennedy,
Ngiyampaa Elder
Telki thangurra. Pirnmatha.
Our Country is beautiful. Please come.
Jean Charles,
Mutthi Mutthi Elder
Mungo National Park
Area Map of Australia
Mungo
Travel into the heart of an ancient landscape
Explore Mungo
Do you want to go for a walk? Explore the landscape? Learn
more about Aboriginal culture? How about spotting some
wildlife, or just relaxing under a big sky?
Here you will find all the information you need to get out and
about and enjoy yourself at Mungo - must-see attractions,
exhibits, camping, guided tours, drives, walks, bicycling and
more.