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The Sandy Creek Conservation Park is located in South Australia approximately 10km east of Gawler near a small town called Sandy Creek. This park provides a unique sample of the original vegetation of the Barossa Valley and provides a home for a variety of native fauna. |
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Dedicated in 1965, this park provides a unique sample of the original vegetation of the Barossa Valley. The gentle terrain and well marked trails make Sandy Creek Conservation Park ideal for bush walking, especially for young families and groups. The trails pass through woodlands, heath and tall grasslands. At dawn and dusk you may spot western grey kangaroos and euros grazing in these areas. The occassional echidna can also be seen searching for food. During spring, the colourful wildflower displays attract many small birds to the park, creating an excellent opportunity for bird watchers, artists and photographers.
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Typical Bush - Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe Myrtle), Acacia calamifolia (Wallowa Wattle), Eucalyptus fasciculosa (Pink Gum)
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Pimelea
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The park is located between the drier Adelaide Plains and the wetter Mount Lofty Ranges, forming a diverse blend of several vegetation communities. The park provides an important habitat to over 130 species of birds, with 63 of these breeding in the park. During spring, the colourful wildflower displays attract many small birds to the park, creating an excellent opportunity for bird watchers, artists and photographers.
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| Prior to European settlement , this area was the boundary
between three aboriginal groups; the Kaurna (pronounced 'gowna') of the
plains, the Peramangk of the hills and the Ngayawung of the Murray. The area was visited and used by
members of all three groups. From 1840 to 1965, the area was leased to
private land holders and used for grazing and agriculture. Howver, the sandy
and infertile soils made the area unsuitable for these practices. Because of
this, much of the bushland has been protected from clearance.
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Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe Myrtle)
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| Note: Much of this page is a reproduction of the Sandy Creek Conservation Park
brochure produced jointly by Parks & Wildlife South Australia and the Friends
of Sandy Creek Conservation Park.
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