New South Wales is home to some of Australia’s best-kept secrets—places where natural beauty, rich history, and quiet charm come together off the beaten path. From sandy beaches and colourful outback to the snow-capped mountains and tranquil riverlands, NSW has it all.
With so many hidden highlights, planning your next adventure can feel overwhelming. To help, our new ‘hidden gems’ series will showcase some of the best places you’ve never heard of in NSW—and we’re kicking off with the world-heritage Mungo National Park in the Outback.
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Located in the remote southwest of NSW, Mungo National Park offers a thoroughly unique landscape of ancient dry lake basins, sculpted sand and clay formations, and a deep Aboriginal history. This remarkable place is home to 20,000-year-old fossil human footprints as well as evidence of the planet’s oldest ritual burials—specifically Mungo Lady and Mungo Man, buried some 42,000 years ago.
This incredible, ancient place hold great significance for the Paakantji, Ngyiampaa and Mutthi Mutthi people.
Several caravan parks can be found in nearby towns such as Ivanhoe and Balranald, along with a campsite within the national park itself. For a wider range of accommodation, the Victorian town of Mildura is less than two hours’ drive and offers plenty of options—including BIG4 Holiday Parks, Discovery Parks, and NRMA Parks and Resorts.
So, what are you waiting for? New South Wales is full of unspoiled, lesser-known spots just waiting to be explored. Start planning your adventure now!
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