Mallee Cliffs National Park
Facts and practical information
The Mallee Cliffs National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Sunraysia region, in the south-west of New South Wales, Australia. The 57,969-hectare national park is situated approximately 790 kilometres west of Sydney and 30 kilometres east of the Murray River city of Mildura, Victoria. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Malleefowl
The malleefowl is a captivating bird native to Australia, renowned for its distinctive nesting practices and minimal parental involvement post-hatching. These ground-dwelling birds are quite skittish and tend to freeze when sensing danger, making them somewhat elusive.
Birds
Emu
The emu, a bird indigenous to Australia, is the second-largest living bird by height, surpassed only by the ostrich. These soft-feathered, flightless birds can stand up to 1.9 meters tall and are easily identifiable by their long necks and legs, along with their brown...
Birds
Black-eared miner
The black-eared miner, an endangered species of honeyeater, is a distinctive bird found exclusively in the mallee woodlands of southeastern Australia. It is closely related to the yellow-throated miner, and its exact classification is often a topic of scientific debate.
Birds
Western grey kangaroo
The western grey kangaroo, often known by various names such as the western grey giant kangaroo, black-faced kangaroo, mallee kangaroo, and sooty kangaroo, is a prominent species found in southern Australia. Early European explorers initially mistook it for the eastern...
Mammals
Blue-tongued skink
Blue-tongued skinks, belonging to the genus Tiliqua, are notable for their impressive size among skinks. Often referred to as blue-tongued lizards or "blueys" in Australia, these reptiles are easily identified by their striking blue tongues, which they display as a...
Reptiles
New South Wales