Thaaklatjika Mingkana walking track

Where

Mutawintji National Park in Outback NSW

Accessibility

Medium

Distance

0.8km return

Time suggested

30min - 1hr

Grade

Grade 2

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water

Please note

• In wet weather, access within the park maybe closed, and the public roads are susceptible to weather closures. Please check with the Broken Hill park office before you head out.
• Outback NSW can be very hot in summer. If travelling at this time, please be well-prepared for the extreme conditions and read our safety tips.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch

An oasis in the desert, Thaaklatjika Mingkana walking track offers an accessible outback experience for everyone. This short walk takes you through the ancient lands of the Malyankapa and Pandjikali people in far western NSW.

At the Thaaklatjika overhang, also known as Wrights Cave, you’ll see an array of Aboriginal paintings, stencils and engravings. 

From rock art kangaroos and emus, gaze across the wooded grasslands for a chance to spot the real thing.

Meandering the easy track through the Mutawintji gorges, take in the spectacular rich red sandstone cliffs of the Bynguano Ranges. Pause for a moment in the shade of the massive river red gums lining the picturesque creek. This is a real birdwatchers delight, so keep an eye out for the distinct zebra finches, short-billed correllas and budgerigars.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info