Mutawintji Historical Site - NSW

This site, which in 1998 was the first to be returned to its traditional Aboriginal owners, contains one of the best collections of Aboriginal rock art in NSW.

Entry is by Mutawintji Local Aboriginal Land Council guided tour, leaving the Mutawintji Visitor Centre at 10 am daily. Contact the Broken Hill Tourist Information Centre (08 8088 9703) for information on commercial tour operators with access to the site. Walking tracks are of medium grade and unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Access is about 130 km north-east of Broken Hill; 51km north of Broken Hill on the Silver City Hwy turn east onto the Broken Hill-White Cliffs Rd, also called Mutawintji Rd. After 63km, take the signposted Waterbag Rd and follow the signs into the park, about another 15km. In wet weather the unsealed roads close, so check on conditions before travelling. Broken Hill, phone 08 8080 3200