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2014/2015 GUIDED TOURS

Discovery tours are run by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) during the Easter/autumn, winter and spring and summer school holidays in New South Wales Far West Region. Weekend tours are also available at Mungo National Park.

The Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours program offers fantastic insights into the unexpected delights of your national parks.

Developed for all ages and led by Aboriginal Discovery Rangers, this fascinating activity will introduce you to the wealth of natural, cultural and historic heritage, highlight the Aboriginal and natural heritage of the region.

These activities provide a valuable insight for you to enjoy a national park experience. School groups and interested parties can request tours out of season by arrangement with the NPWS office at Buronga.

The information is provided as suggestions and/or requirements, but not limited to. All tours and times are subject to change without notice.

Please contact the NPWS Buronga Office for updated information or view the web site:

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/mungo-national-park

Mungo Discovery Program

MUNGO NATIONAL

Mungo National Park is situated within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area; it is an area of international significance for its cultural, archaeological, and natural landscape features. It is a place of striking beauty and cultural richness and tells landscape and climate change. Mungo National Park is jointly managed between the traditional Aboriginal groups of this area and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Representatives of the Paakantji, Ngyiampaa and Mutthi MuttAboriginal Discovery Rangers and are keen to share this special place with you.

WALK THE WALLS OF CHINA TOUR

Link up with an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger at the Visitor Centre; from here you will follow in your own vehicle where you will commence the tour with the Discovery Ranger. You will be Welcomed to Country and taken on an intriguing walking tour of the famous Walls of China. Learn about the 40,000+ years of Aboriginal cultural history the Willandra Lakes and discover the compelling story of their survival associated with the rise and fall of the lake. Note:

guided tour only.

Cost

Tour Times:

Visitor Centre Interpretation Tour

Link up learn more about the artefacts on display at the visitor centre, Mungo and the refootprints Cost:

Tour Times:

Note:

Tour Dates:

Mungo Discovery Program

MUNGO NATIONAL PARK

Mungo National Park is situated within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area; it is an area of international significance for its cultural, archaeological, and natural landscape features. It is a place of striking beauty and cultural richness and tells the dramatic story of landscape and climate change. Mungo National Park is jointly managed between the traditional Aboriginal groups of this area and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Representatives of the Paakantji, Ngyiampaa and Mutthi Mutthi tribal groups are employed as Aboriginal Discovery Rangers and are keen to share this special place with you.

WALK THE WALLS OF CHINA TOUR

Link up with an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger at the Visitor Centre; from here you will follow in your own vehicle to the Walls of China car park where you will commence the tour with the Discovery Ranger. You will be Welcomed to Country and taken on an intriguing walking tour of the famous Walls of China. Learn about the 40,000+ years of Aboriginal cultural history of the Willandra Lakes and discover the compelling story of their survival associated with the rise and fall of the lake. Note: Access to the Walls of China is by guided tour only.

Cost: $35 Adult $20 Children (5 – 16)/Pensioners $70 Family (2 adults + 2 children)

Tour Times: 7:30am EST

Visitor Centre Interpretation Tour

Link up with an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger to learn more about the artefacts on display at the visitor centre, Mungo and the re-creation of the footprints at the rear of the visitor centre. Cost: $13.00 Adult $10.00 Children (5-16)/Pensioners $30.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children)

Tour Times: 2:00pm EST

Note: Children under 5 free entry

Tour Dates: As per program listed.

Meeting place

Bookings: At Mungoprior to tour

Group Bookings:

Groups of more than 15 should book in advance.

Contact: Buronga Office;

Activity Grading:

people who walk occasionally

Tour Duration:

7:30am – Up to 2 hours2:00pm – Up to 1

Note: Tours may be shortened or cancelled at the discretion of the Discovery Ranger if high temperatures or extreme weather conditions occur on the day.

What to bring:

water (drinks),

place: Mungo Visitor Centre

: At Mungo Visitor Centre 30 minutes prior to tour

Group Bookings:

Groups of more than 15 should book in

Buronga Office; 03 5021 8900

Activity Grading: Medium walk, suitable for people who walk occasionally

Tour Duration:

Up to 2 hours Up to 1.5 hours

Tours may be shortened or cancelled at the discretion of the Discovery Ranger if high temperatures or extreme weather conditions occur on the day.

What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, water (drinks), cameras and binoculars.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Park User Fees for your vehicle:

$7.00 per day for standard vehicles $12.00 per day for mini buses (less than 28 seats)

Camping Fees: apply within Mungo

National Park.

Tour Cancellations: It is our aim to

conduct all activities as scheduled. However, if an activity is cancelled due to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, road closures or insufficient numbers, refunds will be given at the discretion of the relevant National Park.

For Group Bookings please contact the NPWS Buronga Office in the event of changed circumstances to scheduled tours.

Please check local weather forecasts on the following link:

http://www.willyweather.com.au/print/nsw/far2:00pmwest/mungo.html

To check road conditions contact Wentworth Shire Council (03) 5027 5090 (Recorded message) or via the link below:

http://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/services/roadclosures.plp

Or alternatively the Balranald Shire Council via the following link:

http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/index.php/about2:00pmthe2:00pmshire/roads2:00pmcondition2:00pmreport

Date Walk the Walls of China Visitor Centre Interpretation

Sunday 1 February 2015 7:30am 2:00pm

Friday 6 February 2015 7:30am 2:00pm

Saturday 7 February 2015 7:30am 2:00pm










CONTACT

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/mungo-national-park

NPWS Buronga Office Cnr Sturt H’way and Melaleuca St BURONGA NSW 2739

T: 03 5021 8900

8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri

E:[email protected]

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