Departing from Sydney, travelling more than 900km westward, lies a national park with a history of 40,000 years. It is definitely worth exploring.
The original Mungo was surrounded by lakes, 15 meters deep, filled with fish and mussels. On the eastern side of these lakes existed huge hills composed of sand and clay. As the lakes dried up, they gradually deposited on the sand dunes. Today, weathered marine organisms can still be seen on the dunes.
To fully preserve the integrity of Mungo National Park, it is forbidden for private individuals to enter. Before going, you need to make a reservation online for a guide, and then drive in together. You would like to consider booking a sunset tour, and watching the sunset in such a beautiful place was truly an unforgettable experience.
Where is Mungo National Park
Mungo National Park is located near the border of New South Wales and Victoria. A 12-hour drive from Sydney and a 6-hour and 50-minute drive from Melbourne.
Things to Do at Mungo National Park
This is Australia’s first World Heritage-listed site. It’s suitable for viewing during both the full moon and the crescent moon. During the full moon, you may see the Milky Way rising from the ground, and at the beginning and end of the month. Although it’s a matter of personal preference. We strongly recommend going to the Red Top at sunset, where you can capture the feeling of standing on the surface of Mars and looking at the moon!
The official website also offers a Sunset Tour, which can take you to places you can’t reach by car.
There’s also a site called The Wall of China, but you can only see it from an observation deck and can’t go down to walk around. The name supposedly comes from the fact that Chinese people came here to prospect for gold in the interior and found that the naturally formed stone walls looked like the Great Wall of China, so they gave it this name!
Accommodation near Mungo National Park
In terms of accommodation and dining, You can camp in the park, but of course, it’s weather-dependent. It’s very cold in winter and very hot in summer. It’s recommended to book a cabin in advance. There are only 12 cabins! You can book them on the official website.
There’s a restaurant next to the cabins where you can have lunch and dinner. You can also book the Sunset Tour (remember to book early, as it fills up quickly). The restaurant offers kangaroo meat, seafood, lamb chops, beef steaks, and a strongly recommended tomahawk steak!
Additional Tips
Make sure to check the local weather before you go, as there can be significant temperature differences between morning and evening. Be sure to dress warmly. Many of the roads in Mungo are made of natural stone, and driving too fast can kick up a lot of dust, so it’s recommended to drive a car with a higher ground clearance! If it rains, the roads may be closed, and during periods of extreme dryness, the roads may also be closed due to bushfires.
In summer, temperatures can reach up to around 40+ degrees Celsius, and there are no trees and shade here! There’s no signal inside the national park, and the shop assistant advised that only Telstra has a signal. There’s no WiFi. Also, there are a lot of flies! Wearing a fly hat would be a great idea!
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