Acraman Creek Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Acraman Creek Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Acraman Creek estuary
Acraman Creek Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Smoky Bay
Established	12 September 1991
Area	39.53 km2 (15.3 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
Website	Acraman Creek Conservation Park
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Acraman Creek Conservation Park is a special place in South Australia. It's a protected area on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula. You can find it about halfway between the towns of Ceduna and Streaky Bay.

What is Acraman Creek Conservation Park?

Acraman Creek Conservation Park is a large natural area. It was officially created on 12 September 1991. This happened under a law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The park gets its name from Acraman Creek, a stream that flows through it.

The park covers a big area, about 39.53 square kilometers. That's like 3,953 soccer fields! It's managed by the Department for Environment and Water. They make sure the park's nature and wildlife are safe.

Nature and Wildlife

This park is home to many different kinds of nature. You can find the Acraman Creek estuary here. An estuary is where a river meets the sea. It has a mix of fresh and salty water.

The park also has:

• Ocean beaches
• Tall sand dunes
• Mangrove forests, which are special trees that grow in saltwater
• Samphire plants, which are salty marsh plants
• Mallee habitats, with unique eucalyptus trees

Bird Paradise

Acraman Creek Conservation Park is a very important place for birds. Many coastal birds come here to feed. This includes amazing migratory birds. These birds, like sandpipers and stilts, travel huge distances. Some even fly all the way from the Arctic Circle! They stop here to rest and find food.

Visiting the Park

If you want to visit, there are a few things to know. You can reach the bush camping ground and the ocean beach with a regular car. But if you want to launch a boat at Port Lindsey on Acraman Creek, you'll need a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Fun Activities

There are many fun things to do in the park:

• Bush camping: You can camp out in nature, but you need a permit first.
• Fishing: Try your luck catching some fish.
• Boating and canoeing: Explore the waters of Acraman Creek.
• Birdwatching: Bring your binoculars and spot the many different birds.

A Glimpse of History

Slightly offshore from the park, you might find the remains of an old shipwreck. This reminds us of a time when whaling used to happen in this area.

Protecting the Park

Acraman Creek Conservation Park is a "Category VI protected area." This is a special way the IUCN classifies protected places. Category VI means it's a protected area where people can use natural resources in a sustainable way. This helps both nature and local communities.