Cudlee Creek Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cudlee Creek Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Cudlee Creek Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Gumeracha |
| Established | 29 April 1971 |
| Area | 49 hectares (120 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Cudlee Creek Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's a place where nature is kept safe. You can find it in a spot called Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills.
This park is about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) south-east of Adelaide. It's also about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) south-west of the town of Gumeracha.
About Cudlee Creek Park
Cudlee Creek Conservation Park is a beautiful natural area. It covers about 49 hectares (121 acres) of land. This is roughly the size of 70 football fields!
The park is next to Gorge Road. Part of the Torrens River also flows through the park. This river adds to the park's natural beauty.
How the Park Started
The park was first set up on April 29, 1971. Back then, it was called the "Cudlee Creek National Parks Reserve." It was created under an old law called the National Parks Act 1966.
A year later, on April 27, 1972, its name changed. It became the "Cudlee Creek Conservation Park." This happened when a new law, the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972, came into effect.
What You'll Find There
In 1980, experts described the park as a small forest. It has trees typical of the Adelaide Hills. It's also a great home for many different birds.
The Torrens River flows through some parts of the park. Along the river, you can find special water-loving plants.
Trees and Plants
The park has steep hillsides covered with tall trees. These include Eucalyptus obliqua, Eucalyptus goniocalyx, and Eucalyptus viminalis. Underneath these trees, you'll see plants like Pteridium esculentum.
Closer to the river, you'll find Eucalyptus camaldulensis trees. Other plants like Acacia melanoxylon and Banksia marginata also grow there.
Protecting the Park
Cudlee Creek Conservation Park is a "Category III protected area." This means it's recognized by the IUCN. Category III parks are usually smaller areas set aside to protect specific natural features.
In 1980, the park was also listed on the Register of the National Estate. This was a list of important natural and cultural places in Australia.
