Gawler Ranges National Park in South Australia, is about 600 km northwest of Adelaide. The park was established on 25 January 2002.
Covering 163,340 hectares, the park is known for its ancient organ-pipe volcanic rock formations These dramatic structures result from volcanic eruptions that occurred over 1500 million years ago. There are stunning rocky outcrops at Yandinga Falls and Kolay Mirica Falls.
The park hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna including kangaroos, emus, and various plant species such as acacias and eucalypts. The landscape protects a number of rare and threatened plants and animals, including crimson mallee and the yellow-footed rock-wallaby.
“The Gawler Ranges People are recognised as the traditional owners of this Country, attaining native title in 2011. The Gawler Ranges people are a distinct group of foundation families made up of some, but not all, the Barngarla, Kokatha and Wirangu People.” (source: Parks SA). The Gawler Range People have Native title over 3.5 million hectares of the Gawler Ranges since 2011 (source Adelaide Now)
For more detailed information on planning your visit, check out the official South Australian National Parks website. Camping options are available.
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