Giles Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the state capital of Adelaide. It was declared in 2007 and has an area of 109 ha (270 acres).[4] Previously, the land was the eastern portion of the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park. It was named after the family of Charles Giles who is reported as being a pioneer in the fields of horticulture and floriculture in South Australia.[5]
| Giles Conservation Park South Australia | |
|---|---|
  Giles Conservation Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Norton Summit[2] |
| Coordinates | 34°56′4.405″S 138°43′21.19″E / 34.93455694°S 138.7225528°E |
| Established | 30 September 2007[3] |
| Area | 1.09 km2 (0.4 sq mi)[4] |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| Website | Giles Conservation Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
The conservation park features remnant native vegetation and native animals such as Western grey kangaroos and koalas. It features one walking trail that is part of the Mount Lofty to Norton Summit portion of the Heysen and Yurrebilla trails. The official brochure suggests that the conservation park offers ‘excellent opportunities for bushwalking, birdwatching, photography, painting and nature study."[5]
The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Terrestrial Protected Areas of South Australia (refer 'DETAIL' tab )". CAPAD 2016. Australian Government, Department of the Environment (DoE). 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ "Search results for 'Horsnell Gully Conservation Park' with the following datasets selected - 'NPW and Conservation Properties', 'Suburbs and Localities', 'Hundreds', 'Gazetteer' and 'Recreation Trails'". Location SA Map Viewer. South Australian Government. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "National Parks and Wildlife (Giles Conservation Park and Horsnell Gully Conservation Park) Proclamation 2007". The South Australian Government Gazette. South Australian Government. 30 August 2007. p. 3548. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Protected Areas Information System - reserve list (as of 17 Feb 2014)" (PDF). Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Horsnell Gully Conservation Park and Giles Conservation Park (brochure, revised October 2010)" (PDF). Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources. Retrieved 10 April 2014.