Kinchega Homestead billabong walk Trail Hiking Australia

Length: 2.3km
Duration: 1.5hrs
Grade: 3
Style: Circuit
Start: River Dr, Menindee
End: River Dr, Menindee

Location: Kinchega National Park
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Distance from CBD: 1,051 km
State: NSW
Latitude: -32.45712833
Longitude: 142.3752767

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Kinchega Homestead billabong walk is a 2.3km, grade 3 circuit hike, located in the Kinchega National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 1.5hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

Starting from the Old Kinchega Homestead carpark, this walk journeys through thick scrub, open sand plains, river red gum forest and wetlands, as it traces the banks of the tranquil billabong.
Learn more about the rich pastoral heritage and Aboriginal culture of the outback while passing through the historic Homestead ruins, and see remnants of ancient Aboriginal sites including scar trees and middens.
Kinchega National Park and its waterways are a magnet for birdlife and native animals, so be sure to keep an eye out for emus, kangaroos, kestrels, galahs and goannas on your way along the billabong to the Darling River. From here, the track loops back to the carpark.
You can also start this walking track from campsite 34 on River Drive.

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Kinchega National Park

Getting there

Kinchega Homestead billabong walk starts from the Old Kinchega Homestead carpark, or from campsite 34 on River Drive. To get there:On entering Kinchega National Park take River DriveOld Kinchega Homestead is located on Homestead BendFollow the Homestead and billabong sign from the carpark and turn left on to the billabong walkOr, follow the signs along River Drive to campsite 34 Road quality Unsealed roads Vehicle access 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access) Weather restrictions Dry weather only Parking Parking is available at the trackhead at Old Kinchega Homestead or at campsite 34, on River Drive.

Tips

Please take care on the track as there are short, steep sections and the ground can be uneven and slippery.
This walk crosses the path of the billabong, and may be closed when water levels are high.
Check the weather conditions before you set out and try to avoid the heat of the day.

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.