Willandra Lakes Region

Willandra Lakes Region

Infobox World Heritage Site
WHS = Willandra Lakes Region


State Party = AUS
Type = Mixed
Criteria = iii, viii
ID = 167
Region = Asia-Pacific
Year = 1981
Session = 5th
Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/167

The Willandra Lakes Region is a World Heritage Site that covers 2,400 square kilometres in south-western New South Wales, Australia.

The Region has important natural and cultural values including exceptional examples of past human civilization including the world's oldest cremation site. A small section of the region is protected by the Mungo National Park.

Films

*2003 - "Journey of Man"

External links

* [http://environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/willandra/index.html World heritage listing for Willandra Lakes]


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