Central Darling, located in remote western New South Wales, is a region rich in Aboriginal culture and history. The area is home to the Barkindji (or 'Paakantji') and Ngiyaampaa people, as well as other tribes. Although the Indigenous way of life experienced significant disruptions due to epidemics of illness and forced resettlement from the early 19th to the early 20th century, today Indigenous people make up almost 36% of the Central Darling population, compared to just 2.3% in the general Australian population. Some key attractions and sites in Central Darling that reflect its Aboriginal heritage include Wilcannia, a small town on the Darling River, where males from the Barkindji nation are known to perform traditional dances beside the river. Menindee, another small town in the far west of New South Wales, is located on the banks of the Darling River and is an important part of the Barkindji nation's traditional lands.
Throughout the Central Darling region, numerous occupation sites and middens are scattered across the landscape, evidence of the area's long history of Aboriginal habitation. Visitors to the region can learn more about Aboriginal culture and traditions by visiting local museums, galleries, and cultural centers, as well as attending cultural events and festivals.