Gawler Ranges National Park Travel Guide
Travel to Gawler Ranges National Park - Wildlife and Salt Lakes of South Australia
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The Gawler Ranges National Park in South Australia were formed many millions of years ago as the result of powerful volcanic activity.
Vast domes of volcanic rock display a vivid array of colour against the pure white of the many salt lakes in the area, including Lake Gairdner.
Gawler Ranges National Park was once Paney Station. You'll also find a range of wildflowers here, particularly impressive in spring. It is here that Edward John Eyre made the first recorded sighting of South Australia's floral emblem, the Sturt Desert Pea , in 1839 during an early exploration of the region.
Attractions in Gawler Ranges National Park
As you travel along the winding gravel road through the Ranges you may be lucky enough to view some of the numerous wildlife species that make the ranges its home, look out for some of the 21 rare and endangered animal and plant species including the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby. You might spot the Red and Western Grey Kangaroo, Euro, Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat, Pygmy Possum and Hopping Mouse.
There are some 140 species of birds in the Gawler Ranges, including the Emu, Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Major Mitchell Cockatoo and the Singing Honey Eater.
Getting Around
This National Park is accessible by two wheel drive vehicles on gravel roads from Kimba, Minnipa and Wudinna. Being a wilderness area, two wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicle access within the park is restricted to designated tracks, so be prepared for some bushwalking to appreciate this area of rugged natural beauty.
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