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A structural breakdown of upland terrain, river systems, and arid landscape classifications

Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Paroo-Darling National Park in New South Wales

The geography of Paroo-Darling National Park spans 1780.53 square kilometers within the Far West region of New South Wales. This arid environment features complex upland terrain, distinct riverine systems including the Darling River, and a variety of wetland, dune, and karst landscape classifications across the protected area.

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Ramsar siteArtesian springsArid wetlandsMulga LandsEphemeral lakes

Arid outback wetlands sheltering Australia's rarest mound springs

Paroo-Darling National Park

Paroo-Darling National Park is a vast protected area in the Far West region of New South Wales, Australia, encompassing approximately 178,000 hectares of arid outback landscape. The park spans two distinct areas: the northern section near White Cliffs covering former pastoral properties of Peery, Mandalay and Arrowbar, and the southern Paroo Overflow section containing the Paroo River Wetlands. This remote park protects one of Australia's most ecologically significant arid wetland systems, featuring the ephemeral Lake Peery and Lake Poloko which fill on average once every five years and support extraordinary concentrations of waterbirds. The park is globally significant as a Ramsar-listed wetland site and protects the rarest landform in Australia: active artesian mound springs fed by the Great Artesian Basin, visible within the bed of Lake Peery when dry. The landscape encompasses grey cracking clays, red sand hills, rugged gorges of the Peery Hills, and extensive floodplains along the Darling River system.

Location
Australia
Park type
National park
Established
2000
Area
1,780.5 km²
Paroo-Darling National Park Geography
Location overview

Regional placement across the Far West region of New South Wales

Geographic Overview of Paroo-Darling National Park in Australia

Paroo-Darling National Park is located in the Far West region of New South Wales, Australia. The interior reserve sits entirely within state borders, carrying no coastal, island, or transboundary designations.
Countries
Australia
Regions
Far West, New South Wales
Primary location
Australia
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Interactive boundary geometry and derived spatial measurements

Paroo-Darling National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Mapped geographic outlines provide clear spatial context for the protected landscape. Accompanying boundary facts detail area calculations, coordinate limits, and geographic spans without claiming legal survey precision.
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Boundary area
1,831.7 km²
Boundary perimeter
631.1 km
Northernmost point
30.5856° S
Southernmost point
31.8071° S
Easternmost point
144.529° E
Westernmost point
143.2849° E
Geographic centre
31.1384° S, 143.811° E
North–south span
135.4 km
East–west span
118.6 km
Paroo-Darling National Park
Terrain and natural features

Stored upland classifications and recorded landscape entities

Paroo-Darling National Park Terrain and Natural Features

Upland terrain classifications define the broader regional setting across the protected area. Recorded feature cards catalog named lakes, creeks, hills, and reservoirs located within the park boundary.

Selected named natural features

Reservoirs

Poloko Tank

Viewpoints

Peery Lake Lookout

Reservoirs

Bobs Tank

Reservoirs

Mirriara Tank

Lakes

Poopelloe Lake

Reservoirs

Charlton Waterhole

Environmental setting

Arid climate zones, major water bodies, and diverse upland terrain features

Paroo-Darling National Park Environmental Setting and Land Classifications

Recorded habitat types and landscape features group into complementary categories that define the physical setting of Paroo-Darling National Park. Stored classifications connect directly to relevant atlas destinations to trace broader environmental patterns.
Relief
Upland
Climate
Arid
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Partial forest
Seasonality
Strongly seasonal

Landscape features

Hills · Cliffs · Canyon · Woodland · Wetland · Lakes · Rivers · Dunes · Karst · Desert

Habitat types

Shrubland · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat · Dune habitat · Desert habitat · Karst habitat

Park atlas

Trace the wider geography of Australia's arid outback, comparing adjacent protected areas and unique wetland systems.

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After exploring Paroo-Darling National Park's unique artesian springs and Ramsar-listed wetlands, browse other national parks and protected areas across Australia's vast arid interior. Compare the diverse conservation landscapes, from ephemeral lake systems to rugged outback gorges, mapping their regional spread and ecological significance.
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Area
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Established
1998
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Area
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Established
1979
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Lowland
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Area
543.85 km²
Established
2010
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Arid
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Discover its unique geography at the Darling and Warrego River confluence.

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Area
308.66 km²
Established
2010
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkNew South Wales
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Northeast

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Mapped boundaries and regional context within New South Wales.

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Area
639.02 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Area
1,072.4 km²
Established
1971
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Upland
National parkNew South Wales
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Explore mapped boundaries and regional context within New South Wales.

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Area
1,534 km²
Established
2020
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Arid
National parkNew South Wales
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Willandra National Park: National Park Protected Landscape & Geographic Context

Discover mapped boundaries within this New South Wales protected area.

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Area
193.86 km²
Established
1972
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue exploring Paroo-Darling National Park's geographic and landscape context

Dive deeper into the structured atlas data for Paroo-Darling National Park to understand its precise geographic location and the surrounding natural terrain. Uncover the mapped context that defines this protected area and its significance within the broader Australian landscape. This exploration helps build a comprehensive view of protected lands and their role in regional geography.