Conservation Parks
Ngarkat Conservation Park
Ngarkat Conservation Park is not only renowned for its flora and fauna - if you look closely enough, you'll notice that it also has a lot of history to
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There are several European heritage sites in Ngarkat Conservation Park, which provide a reminder of the area's history. In the northwest you can see the remaining walls and chimney of a three-roomed, local stone hut that was once an outstation of Garra Station, later named Box Flat. It provides an interesting insight into the life of sheep graziers at the station between 1871 and 1894. In the northeast section of the park you'll discover Nanam Well, a timberlined well shaft that is the last surviving well in the Pinnaroo district.
There is also a reminder of the area's indigenous inhabitants. Ngarkat Aboriginal people used the natural water soak in this section of the park as they travelled through the area.Ngarkat Conservation Park Experience a conservation area that spans across 270,000 hectares of native vegetation.
Ngarkat has strong cultural history and an excellent network of walking trails. This is a lovely park to relax with family and friends. Bring a picnic
lunch and make use of the barbecue and picnic facilities available. Camping grounds are also available. Please note that sections of Ngarkat Conservation Park are seasonally closed due to fire danger and damage. Contact the Lameroo Parks Office on +61 8 8595 2111 prior to travelling to this park.
Karte Conservation Park
Experience a spectacular sunset. This park's vast mallee plains are electric against a red sunset. The lookout provides the best views, while a series of walking trails through the mallee let you experience this unique landscape up-close.
The park provides habitat for the threatened Malleefowl, the endangered Western Whipbird and a number of rare orchids. Karte Conservation Park is 3,565 hectares in area, with steep sand dunes that rise to 40 metres. Explore the park's landscape, go birdwatching, camp under the stars or enjoy a picnic in peaceful surrounds.
