Paroo-Darling National Park

Paroo-Darling National Park is a large protected area in far north-west New South Wales, east of Wilcannia and south-west of White Cliffs in the Central Darling Shire. Covering more than 178,000 hectares, it protects the Paroo River overflow lakes, including Peery and Poloko Lakes, and surrounding arid landscapes. Notable for its internationally significant wetlands, diverse waterbird populations, Aboriginal cultural sites and historic pastoral heritage, it offers remote outback camping and nature experiences.

Visitors can expect a remote, arid outback landscape centred on ephemeral lakes and wetlands of the Paroo River system, including Peery Lake and Mandalay. The park features flat to gently undulating terrain with lignum, mulga and river red gums, extensive birdlife, and historic pastoral ruins such as old homesteads and woolsheds. Facilities are basic with unsealed 4WD tracks, bush campgrounds, pit toilets and picnic areas. Activities focus on birdwatching, photography, camping, four-wheel driving and exploring natural and cultural heritage sites with no shops or fuel inside the park.