Mutawintji National Park

Park management activities

Understanding landscapes and geology

The physical landscape of Mutawintji National Park is as significant as its cultural one. Programs exist to ensure the majority of the park remains relatively untouched, with minimal development, and that any necessary new development is planned and executed with respect for the land and its conservation. Rehabilitative and revegetation works are carried out in this park, and facilities are regularly maintained.

Preserving biodiversity

Mutawintji National Park upholds its biodiversity by protecting vulnerable, threatened and endangered species. Conservation activities are carried out, and include surveying and collecting data on species distribution and population, targeting pest impacts and frequent monitoring.

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Mutawintji National Park. NPWS carries out risk assesments for new and emerging weeds as well as pest reduction of foxes to protect biodiversity in this park.

Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

The historic heritage of Mutawintji National Park is preserved through a variety of NPWS programs that embrace its notable past. Heritage revitalisation and conservation management plans are ongoing in this park. Maintenance is carried out in tandem with ongoing attention to visitor safety and risk management.

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

NPWS frequently reviews and maintains Mutawintji National Park’s destinations and facilities, and balances any improvements with the need to uphold sustainable visitation. Interpretive signage and displays are managed and upgraded, and public education about the park’s cultural significance and joint management arrangement is ongoing. NPWS evaluates its processes and systems in this park, implementing new ideas and technologies as appropriate.

Conserving Aboriginal culture

Mutawintji National Park has been a meeting place for local cultures for millennia. It features numerous Aboriginal sites of spiritual, ceremonial or cultural significance, and ongoing projects are in place to document, monitor and conserve them. Programs to help visitors understand and respect the importance of the park and its assets are ongoing, and NPWS works closely with Aboriginal owners and associated Wiimpatja.

Managing fire

NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.