Etadunna, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Etadunna South Australia
Etadunna Location in South Australia
Population	63 (shared) (2016 census)
Established	2013
Postcode(s)	5733
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	684 km (425 mi) N of Adelaide 108 km (67 mi) NE of Marree
LGA(s)	Pastoral Unincorporated Area
Region	Far North
State electorate(s)	Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 28.8 °C 84 °F 13.3 °C 56 °F 161.8 mm 6.4 in
Suburbs around Etadunna: Lake Eyre Lake Eyre Mulka Mulka Lake Eyre Etadunna Strzelecki Desert Lake Eyre Clayton Station Dulkaninna Murnpeowie Murnpeowie
Footnotes	Location Adjoining localities

Etadunna is a place in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located about 684 kilometres (425 miles) north of Adelaide, the capital city. It's also about 108 kilometres (67 miles) north-east of the town of Marree.

Where is Etadunna?

Etadunna is part of a large area in South Australia called the Pastoral Unincorporated Area. This means it's not part of a local council like a city or town. It's also in the Far North region of the state.

What is Etadunna Like?

The land in Etadunna has many sand dunes. These "dunefields" are broken up by large, flat areas of clay called claypans. There are also big salt lakes with gypsum dunes, which are dunes made of a mineral called gypsum.

The famous Birdsville Track runs through Etadunna from south to north. This track is a long, unsealed road used by travellers and for cattle. The Cooper Creek also flows across the northern part of Etadunna. This creek is an important water source in the dry landscape.

Part of Lake Gregory is in the south-eastern corner of Etadunna. This lake is connected to the Cooper Creek system.

What Do People Do There?

The main activities in Etadunna are primary production and conservation.

• Primary production means making things directly from natural resources. Here, it mostly involves raising cattle.
• Conservation means protecting nature. This is important for the Coongie Lakes wetland system, which is on the eastern side of Etadunna.

In 2016, a survey counted the people living in Etadunna and nearby areas. It found that 63 people lived there.

A Bit of History

The name Etadunna became official on April 26, 2013. The name comes from a very old local name for a large cattle farm called Etadunna Station.

Special Places in Etadunna

Etadunna has several important places that are special for their culture or nature:

• The Coongie Lakes wetland system: Part of this amazing wetland is in the north-east of Etadunna. It's so important that it's listed as a Ramsar wetland (a wetland of international importance) and a DIWA wetland (a nationally important wetland).
• The Killalpaninna Mission site: This is a historic site.
• The Lake Palankarinna Fossil Reserve: This area is famous for its fossils. Both the mission site and the fossil reserve are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means they are protected because of their historical importance.
• The "shipwreck" of the barge MV Tom Brennan: Even though Etadunna is far from the ocean, this barge is listed as a historic shipwreck in South Australia. It's a reminder of how goods were once transported on inland waterways.