Mutawintji National Park

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Introducing Mutawintji National Park

This exceptional 69,000-hectare park lies in the Byngnano Ranges – the eroded and sculptured remains of a 400-million-year-old sea bed. Its stunning gorges and rock pools teem with wildlife, and the mulga plains here stretch to the horizon.

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The Malyankapa and Pandjikali people lived in the area for over 8000 years, and there are important rock engravings, stencils, paintings and scattered remains of their day-to-day life. Some rock art has been damaged by vandals but can still be seen on Mutawintji Heritage Tours (08-8088 7000; adult/child/family $20/10/40; tours 11am Wed & Sat) between April and November. There are also graded walks for all levels of fitness, where rock paintings can be seen.

You can camp at Homestead Creek (adult/child $5/3), but you will need to bring your own fuel and food. Check road-closure info on 08-8082 6660, 13 27 01 or 08-8091 5155.

Last updated: Sep 30, 2008

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