Tag: Menindee NSW

Menindee, New South Wales, lies on the banks of the Darling River in Central Darling Shire. The town is the oldest European settlement in western NSW and became the first township established on the Darling. With a population around 537, Menindee is famous for the Menindee Lakes system, a fascinating series of inland wetlands supporting abundant birdlife and stunning red gum scenery. The town offers historical sites, river cruises, and access to Kinchega National Park, which is rich in Aboriginal culture and pastoral history.