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Balranald

Balranald Gateway to Mungo National Park. Balranald the oldest settlement on the Lower Murrumbidgee River, with records dating back well before 1850.
In 1847 and 1848 George James McDonald, the Commissioner for Crown Lands for the lower Darling District, came to the embryo village. McDonald, a
Scotsman was from a small town called Balranald in the Outer Hebrides, and perhaps it was natural for him to christen his adopted place of abode Balranald.
Bal (Celtic) means abode, township, a village thus Balranald signifies an abode of Ranald.

Balranald, today is considered to be the Gateway to Mungo National Park. The first national park to be World Heritage Listed in Australia. The park covers
most of an ancient dry lake bed on the plains of western New South Wales. During the ice ages, Lake Mungo was one of a chain of fresh water lakes
strung along Willandra Creek and then the main channel of the Lachlan River flowing to the Murrumbidgee.

Today, a great crescent-shaped dune (lunette), the Walls of China, stretches along the Eastern Shore of Lake Mungo. These dunes have been continually
eroding over time by wind and water carving out spectacular fragile formations comprised of sand and clay. This continual erosion by the wind and water
has also uncovered extensive evidence of the Aboriginal occupation of this area. These lakes preserve the longest continual record of Aboriginal life in
Australia dating from 40 000 years ago through to the present.

From the Outback and its spectacular sunsets to an Oasis in the Great Cumbungi Swamp (One of New South Wales' largest wetland areas) a vast variety
of birds, flora and fauna providing a smorgasbord of opportunities for professional and amateur photographers and birdwatchers alike. Balranald offers
some of the best fishing in Australia with five rivers all within 30 minute drive of the main street.

Accommodation Options in "Outback NSW" or surrounding areas

Accommodation	Type	Image	Short Description	Star Rating			Est. Pricing	add to Hotlist
Coomealla Holiday Villas Outback NSW, New South Wales	Self-contained apartment		Overlooking the mighty Murray River in a peaceful location between ..	Check	Check	Check	99 - 145 AUD
Elphicks Island Lodge Outback NSW, New South Wales	Lodge		Riverfront Location in secluded quiet pristine section of the river ..	Check	Check	Check	180 - 324 AUD
Emaroo Tramway Cottage Broken Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Self-contained apartment			Check	Check	Check	150 - 230 AUD
Bettys Cottage Outback NSW, New South Wales	Holiday house		Fully self contained Holiday Cottage	Check	Check	Check	100 - 110 AUD
Old Willyama Motor Inn - Broken Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Motor inn		The Old Willyama Motor Inn has modern motel suites centrally ..	Check	Check	Check	82 - 123 AUD
Kaysha's Cottage Outback NSW, New South Wales	Cottage		Conveniently located behind Centro Westside Shopping Centre Kaysha's Cottage offers ..	Check	Check	Check	99 - 110 AUD
The Old School Outback NSW, New South Wales	Campervan		The Old School Merriwagga NSW for camping and accommodation in ..	Check	Check	Check	8 - 35 AUD
Emaroo Argent Cottage Broken Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Self-contained apartment		Unique Miners Cottage suitable for couples and families Contains bedrooms ..	Check	Check	Check	150 - 390 AUD
The Swagman's Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Cottage		The Swagman's Hill Cottage Broken Hill Our lovely cottage has ..	Check	Check	Check	110 - 155 AUD
Emaroo Williams Cottage Broken Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Self-contained apartment			Check	Check	Check	150 - 230 AUD

note: Unless otherwise indicated, these price are intended as a guide only