Mount Magnificent Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Magnificent Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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The conservation park at Easter 2007
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 Mount Magnificent Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Mount Compass |
| Established | 10 August 1967 |
| Area | 90 ha (222 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Mount Magnificent Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, about 58 kilometers (36 miles) south of Adelaide, the state capital. This park is named after the mountain called Mount Magnificent, which is found within its borders.
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History of Mount Magnificent Park
This park officially became a protected area on August 10, 1967. Back then, it was known as the Mount Magnificent National Park. A few years later, on April 27, 1972, its name was changed to Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. This change happened when a new law, the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972, was put in place to protect natural areas. As of 2016, the park covers an area of 90 hectares (about 222 acres).
Where is Mount Magnificent Park?
Mount Magnificent Conservation Park is easy to find. Blackfellows Creek Road runs along its western side, and Mount Magnificent Road is on its eastern side. A famous long-distance walking path, the Heysen Trail, goes right through the middle of the park. Hikers can enter from Mount Magnificent Road and exit onto Blackfellows Creek Road.
Plants and Trees in the Park
In 1980, experts described the park's plant life. The lower parts of the park, especially on the north-western slopes of Mount Magnificent, have a type of forest called "stringybark low open forest." Here, you can find trees like Eucalyptus baxteri and Eucalyptus obliqua.
As you go higher up the mountain, the trees change. You'll see a different kind of woodland with a grassy ground. Here, trees like Eucalyptus fasciculosa, Eucalyptus leucoxylon, and Eucalyptus huberana grow. The lower areas of the park are also home to many sclerophyllous shrubs. These include two types of Banksia plants that are found in South Australia.
Protecting Our Nature
Mount Magnificent Conservation Park is very important for nature. It is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it's recognized globally for protecting natural features. In 1980, it was also listed on the now-closed Register of the National Estate, which highlighted important natural and cultural places in Australia.
