Mutawintji National Park, formerly known as Mootwingee National Park, was established in 1998 to protect and conserve a vast region of New South Wales.
Situated in the Far West region of Australia, the park covers a land area of 68,912 hectares and is managed by National Parks and Wildlife Services.
The park features a rugged landscape with the Byngnano Range, colorful gorges, rock pools, and creek beds lined with red gums. This unique environment provides opportunities for bird watching, animal spotting, and bushwalking. The park is home to various wildlife, including wedge-tailed eagles, peregrine falcons, and the significant yellow-footed rock wallabies.
To secure the future of the yellow-footed rock wallabies, the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife purchased and fenced a section of the Coturaundee Ranges within the park in 1979. This area provides a suitable habitat for the wallabies, and efforts to eradicate foxes have ensured their survival as the last population of yellow-footed rock wallabies in New South Wales.
Mutawintji National Park is also known for its collection of Australian Aboriginal rock art, which is considered one of the best in the country. Visitors can take cultural tours to learn about the ancient Indigenous culture, including rock engravings, paintings, and sacred sites.
The park is open year-round, with the best time to visit being from April to September when the weather is cooler. It offers picnic areas, campgrounds, and walking tracks for overnight stays. Accessible by road, 4WD vehicles are required for off-road tracks. Visitors are advised to bring sufficient food, water, and petrol as there are no facilities within the park