Mungo National Park

Disapointing that you should only go close to the sand formations of the wall of China with a guided tour. Wildlife like Emus, Kangaroos, a Fox and Lizzards all seen in the Park. The self-guided drive was open today, i recommend a stop at Vigars Well picnic area, there you can get close to the Dunes.

Very disappointing that the loop road is closed indefinitely. No indication of this until you arrive.

The park is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but the Management is an absolute joke. Belah Campground and the self-guided drive being closed for 3 years?

Great shade. Plenty of emus. Too many flies. You can't swim here.having come to the lakes for a summer holiday, the boat was not necessary and fell apart on the dirt road.

Most of the driving track circuit was closed due to the recent rain. The road to get there is all unsealed and sometimes there are very deep ruts.

Loved the Walls of China Tour. One thing though - take a tour from Balranald or Mildura unless you have a serious 4WD - not a low or 2WD SUV or other car. The road is, each way, 70km of dirt road which is heavily corrugated - which you have to go fast over; it’s seriously potholed with patches of sand (which make you lose control of your car) - all of these elements are mixed up together so you have no idea what is coming. It’s a nightmare - you have to concentrate hard for a long time and it’s exhausting …. Mungo Lodge and the Walls of China are such an oasis to get to, and it’s wonderful to be back on sealed roads afterwards. A place only for the serious 4WD enthusiast or if not one, get a tour in from town.

Definitely worth a visit if you are around, but nearly 100km of unpaved road is not easy. Make sure to check the website before you go. The park and roads can be closed anytime! We went there on May 18th, which was the first open day after a while! It would be better to go with a tour, so you can get to see closely.

My partner and I had a fantastic time camping at the main campground at Mungo National Park - the individual camp-spots are a comfortable distance from each other, with well-defined areas for each site; you get a lot of space to yourself, and some spots even feature picnic tables, fire pits (check fire ban) and water tanks, which come in handy during the stay. Toilets and BBQs right in the centre, so they're easily accessible no matter which spot you take. Access to some self-guided walks start from the campground, which have interesting info about the environment around you, on plaques marked along the way - there are also great lookout spots close by, such as Mungo Lookout and the Boardwalk Lookout. The Mungo lodge (and restaurant) is not far away either, so you can both immerse yourself in the vast and wild nature around you at the campsite, while also feeling close to some civilisation in case you need it, too. There is no reception (which should be embraced) unless you're with Telstra, but there is wifi at the visitor centre, if you really need it.

There are many wild roos who hang out around the campsite - they come because they know there are water tanks and they are usually pretty parched; so if you get a spot with a water tank, try to leave out some water for them and you'll see they appreciate it:) (The water in the water tanks onsite are not drinkable for humans however, so make sure to bring your own drinking water supplies). Crows will come bearing gifts of small bones in the morning if made an offering of sandwich crusts. Also make sure you bring Aeroguard, as the flies can get out of hand during the day, and mozzie spray/lights for during the night.

The staff at the lodge are really lovely, friendly and helpful - they run a fantastic Sunset Tour for $65 pp, which I highly recommend if you can book it. (The main site, the Walls of China, are not open/accessible to the public without booking this tour.)

We had a great time on the Sunset Tour, which was well worth the money - one of the best tours I think we’ve ever been on. We were blessed with a stunning sunset the evening we did it - it couldn't have been a more perfect ending to the day! (They can't always guarantee a sunset, however, just due to the weather etc - but the formations are worth it regardless - so try to keep an open-mind, so as to avoid disappointment.) We were incredibly inspired by the indigenous history we learned, and in awe of the beauty of the whole place. The visitor centre is definitely worth stopping in at, too, for more background on the history of the area.

Try to avoid visiting during the height of summer, like we did, however, as 38 degree days in the middle of the outback are no joke, and definitely not for the faint-hearted! Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat, if nothing else. They sell Aeroguard at the Lodge. Also, please be respectful; unless you’re an Elder or an archaeologist approved by the Elders; do not take anything from Mungo, not even sand - the ancestor spirits will smite you - there are letters from past guests at the visitor centre attesting to this!

The entire national park is stunning and extremely well run and cared for - we can't wait to go back!

I wish I had red reviews before we planned our last part of the holiday just to visit the park. The website nor the visitor centre were not clear on the fact that only 2 or 3 look out are accessible, and formations are really small. The pictures can be misleading. Highly disappointed

One of the top 3 attractions in Australia. The best view is only in sunset tour China Wall. Also not to leave Mungo National Park after sunset, way too many kangaroos directly run to your vehicle.

Although undoubtedly a significant site for many reasons (cultural, anthropological etc), this was beyond underwhelming as a tourist attraction. The information centre was less than helpful; the self-guided driving section was closed (which was not specified at the information centre), preventing access to something like 50-70km worth of sightseeing around the park; and finally, the parts of the park that were accessible (the 'walls of China' sandunes and another section, plus an old sheep shearing station) were simply not worth the 1.5hr+ road trip to get there. Had I known these facts beforehand, I would not have visited.

Definitely worth the long corrugated dirt road drive to Mungo National Park. The vast dusty drive gives you the feel of Australian outback the moment you hit it. You can walk up and view the walls of China, but make sure you book a tour to venture out amongst the dunes and learn about the Aboriginal history. For only $8 a car, it also has great 4WD tracks. Pack a picnic and make a full day of it.

Once and enough experience as I was expecting much more from this place. Promising sandstone dunes you can see from far platform unless you book and pay for guided tour.

Self-guided drive tour is closed, so there is literally not much to see.

It is ridiculous how they can compare this “national park” to Tutankhamun's pyramid and other European heritage.

Unforgettably enjoyed the dune during the sunset. Be prepared for dirt road and always bring a map. In rain season, drive very carefully if you don’t want to stuck in wet mud. Came here on the new moon day and saw loads of stars. Hot shower available at the visitor center.

Interesting place to visit, a lot of history in this area, very dry land, nice campsite, if you visit Mungo NP, remember book the China wall sunset or sunset

100% must see destination. Incredible natural beauty. Helpful NSWNP guide. Humbling experience learning about the First Nations stories and connection with the land.

This is one of the most underwhelming national parks I've ever been too. Not worth the detour. I'm 33 and well travelled.

Only worth it if you do a ranger-guided tour (they are only ones allowed onto the dunes at the Walls of China, and have a lot of Indigenous knowledge and history to share). The stories of Mungo Lady, Mungo Man and the fossil human footprints were great. We did a day trip, driving from Wentworth - fortunately the Arumpo Road had been very recently graded, which made it safe for any sort of vehicle. Saw mallee ringnecks along the way, and apostle birds, western greys and emu tracks on site. Lunch at the Mungo Lodge was superb.

Great place to visit Awesome sunsets, amazing rock formations we did the sunset tour dive out there and back in a day drove back at night it's a long way back at night on corrugated roads very tiering watching for roos so just be Warned better to say over night if possible. And drop your tyre pressures. A few roos in the park at night, not many on the track back at night more roos about 2 to 4 k from Mildura.

A unique part of NSW with some landscape you won't get anywhere else. Worth visiting, but be prepared for unsealed roads and lots of sand.