Nature
There's nature .. and then there's nature in the Murraylands, where you can spot the unique bird species, nocturnal animals and hardy flora that make this region their home.
The Murraylands offers one of the best birdwatching experiences in South Australia. The mallee plains that extend for as far as the eye can see are a haven for bird life. At Ngarkat and Karte conservation parks, you can see everything from Ring-necked Parrots, Honeyeaters and White-winged Choughs, to
Malleefowls, Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoos and sometimes even a rare Mallee Emu-wren or Western Whip Bird.
Choose from one of the many trails to explore the vast landscape in Ngarkat Conservation Park. You'll discover natural and historic sites including the Pine Hut Soak, a natural clearing among eucalypt bushland and native pine, which at the turn of the nineteenth century, was used as a sawpit for native pine logging.
Visit Scorpion Springs, Cox's Windmill, Fishponds Pertendi Flora Trail and the Mount Rodney Orchid Hike that provides a panoramic view of the mallee.
Murraylands Nature
- Conservation Parks
- Abundant wildlife and vast Mallee landscapes - Parks of the Murraylands. Read More
- Walks
- The uniquely Australian landscape of the Mallee, combined with picturesque river scenery, makes scenic drives and walks a pleasure in the Murraylands. Read More
- Flora & Fauna
- The Murraylands is widely known for its mallee. There are different varieties including ridgefruited mallee and narrow-leaf red mallee. Large horizons of banksia heathlands can be seen in Ngarkat Conservation Park. Read More
- Bird Watching
- Birdwatchers appreciate that the diverse landscape of the region makes for good birdwatching. Read More
