Zanci Homestead site
Mungo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Zanci Homestead site.
Getting there and parking
Zanci Homestead site is in the south western precinct of Mungo National Park. To get there:
- From Sturt Highway, take Silver City Highway south of Mildura.
- Turn right into Arumpo Road and follow to the end
- Turn left into Balranald Road Take the first right into Mailbox Road and continue to the Mungo Visitor Centre
- Follow Mungo Self-guided Drive tour to the Zanci Homestead site
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at the Zanci Homestead site in a large, gravel carpark.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 34°C
Highest recorded
47.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-4.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
January
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
93.3mm
Facilities
Picnic tables
There's a picnic table next to the carpark.
Step-free access
The area around the Zanci Homestead buildings and relics is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to get to each ruin.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Zanci Homestead site is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach each of the ruins.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying drones in Mungo National Park is not permitted unless you've received written agreement from the Park Office before your visit. Please note that a consent to fly a drone in this park is only permitted in exceptional circumstances with endorsement from the traditional owners. Read more about the Drones in Parks policy and the process to apply for consent.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Buronga office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 03 5021 8900
- npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4 Melaleuca Street, Buronga NSW 2739
Park info
- in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Mungo Visitor Centre
4 Melaleuca Street, Buronga NSW 2739 - Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 03 5021 8900