Willandra Lakes Region, Nature reserve in Balranald Shire Council, Australia.
The Willandra Lakes Region extends across 240,000 hectares of land, featuring dried lake beds, sand dunes, and diverse vegetation including mallee eucalypt and saltbush communities.
Archaeological findings within the Willandra Lakes Region demonstrate continuous human occupation dating back 45,000 years, making it one of Australia's earliest inhabited locations.
The region holds great importance for the Muthi Muthi, Ngiyampaa, and Barkinji Aboriginal tribes who maintained their traditions and practices in this area for generations.
Visitors require substantial water supplies, navigation equipment, and appropriate vehicles to explore the remote reserve, which experiences temperatures exceeding 40°C in summer months.
Lake Mungo contains the world's oldest known cremation site, along with geological formations that document climate changes spanning millions of years.
Location: Balranald Shire Council
GPS coordinates: -33.72704,143.01804
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:31
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