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Outback, NSW

You don't need to leave NSW to get a taste of the outback. Tour its wildlife-rich landscapes, rugged 4WD touring trails, rustic camping spots – and discover rich Aboriginal culture stretching back tens of thousands of years.

Sundown Nature Trail

Sundown Nature Trail

The last walk of my outback walking series is the Sundown Nature Trail. This walk is 20 minutes north of Broken Hill along the Silver City Highway. The walk is located within the Living Desert State Park. I was in Broken Hill for a couple of days, and I was

Mutawintji Gorge walking track

Mutawintji National Park

Mutawintji Gorge walking track

When I first arrived at Mutawintji National Park during my outback walking trip the very first walk I did was the Mutawintji Gorge walking track. When I got out of the car to start this walk, I stepped onto red dirt and realised how remote this location was. The walk

Western Ridge walking track

Mutawintji National Park

Western Ridge walking track

One of the walks from my outback New South Wales walking series is the Western Ridge Walking track in Mutawintji National Park. The ridge and walk are opposite the national park's only campsite. I had just finished the Bynguano Range walking track and stopped at camp for lunch before doing

Ngiyampaa walking track

Mount Grenfell Historic Site

Ngiyampaa walking track

As a part of my outback New South Wales walking series, one of the walks I wanted to do was near Cobar. It is located within the Mount Grenfell Historic Site. And an hour's drive from Cobar. With some lovely sunny weather, I set off to do the Ngiyampaa Walking

Bynguano Range walking track

Mutawintji National Park Featured

Bynguano Range walking track

So I've wanted to do an outback hike for a while. I've had my eyes on the Larapinta trail for a while. Then I had a brainwave. Does NSW have any outback hikes? It turns out it does. Mutawintji National Park near Broken Hill can only be described as a