Location of Lake Mungo
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Pooncarie, 58.97kms SE (247kms, 3hrs 8mins driving)
From
Euston, 97.8kms N (181kms, 2hrs 15mins driving)
From
Ivanhoe, 148.15kms SW (233kms, 5hrs 6mins driving)
From
Menindee, 160.23kms S (370kms, 4hrs 43mins driving)
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Description of Lake Mungo
Lake Mungo is an ancient dry lake located in south-western NSW. Protected within the
Mungo National Park and within the World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes Region.
Lake Mungo is a significant site due to the recent discovery of the remains of what became known as Mungo Man – the oldest human found in
Australia and Mungo Lady, the oldest person in the world to be ritually cremated.
Lake Mungo is the central feature of
Mungo National Park, and is one of seventeen lakes in the Willandra Lakes system. The sediments at Lake Mungo have been deposited more than 100,000 years ago and the eastern shore of the lake is what’s called the 'Walls of China' – a 26 km long series of lunettes, about thirty metres high, formed over thousands of years.
To visit Lake Mungo, please read the ExplorOz Trek Note -
Mungo National Park.
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Weather & Climate for Lake Mungo
Closest Weather Station
Pooncarie at 09:00 22 Nov EDT
Distance from Lake Mungo 59.2km NW
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 20.0°C |
18.0°C |
72% |
14.9°C |
-hPa |
34.0mm |
NNW |
19km/h
10knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Mildura Airport
Distance from Lake Mungo 105.29km SW
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
32.1 | 31.6 | 28.3 | 23.5 |
19.0 | 16.0 | 15.3 | 17.2 |
20.3 | 23.7 | 27.3 | 30.1 |
| Mean Min. °C |
16.6 | 16.4 | 13.8 | 10.1 |
7.4 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 5.2 |
7.4 | 9.7 | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| Mean Rain mm |
21.1 | 20.3 | 18.0 | 18.5 |
25.6 | 22.9 | 26.5 | 27.1 |
27.8 | 30.6 | 24.0 | 23.4 |
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Treks passing Lake Mungo
Mungo National Park
Mungo NP holds the most ancient and culturally significant artefacts in all of Australia. This area in far southwest NSW has become very popular since the remains of Mungo Lady and Mungo Man was discovered. Step back thousands of years in time to a lake that was once brimming with water and life.
Mungo NP via Top Hut Road
This route takes you to Mungo National Park from Mildura travelling on the Buronga Arumpo Road. It passes through some nice outback scenery including Lake Arumpo.
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Recommended Reading for Lake Mungo
NSW South Topo DVD
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NSW Topo DVD
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Natmap Digital Maps 2008
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SI5408 Pooncarie
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Outback New South Wales
The Outback New South Wales Map features the most detailed combination of road pattern and distances ever produced for the area. The back of the map lists details on what to see, where to go, and what to do when you get there. This edition now also contains a GPS grid showing camping areas and tourist information.
Important Notes
 | Whilst indicating location of water bodies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources. |
