Mungo National Park

　　Mungo National Park is located in the southwestern part of New South Wales, established in 1979, covering an area of 278 square kilometers, and is part of the World Heritage-listed Willandra Lakes Region. The park’s most distinctive feature is the dry Lake Mungo, where ancient Aboriginal heritage sites have also been discovered.

　　Known as the “lunar surface,” Mungo National Park consists of exposed folded rock layers and shifting sand dunes. The park’s Lake Mungo dried up 14,000 years ago and is now a vast crescent-shaped dune system — the perfect spot for watching sunsets. At dusk, the white dunes transform into yellow, orange, then deep red; it’s truly a breathtaking and colorful sight you have to see to believe. Australia’s oldest known human remains were discovered here, cremated near Lake Mungo, surrounded by scattered remnants such as emu eggshells, stone tools, shells, and fish bones.

　　Visitors can hike or bike across the weathered terrain, where they might encounter red kangaroos and wedge-tailed eagles. On starry, tranquil nights, gather around the campfire at Mungo Lodge to enjoy songs and stories, relieving stress and relaxing both body and mind.

　　Mungo National Park Reason to visit: Australia’s most desolate park Continent: Oceania【Oceania】 Country/Region: Australia[Australia] Province/State: New South Wales [New South Wales]