Murrunatta Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Murrunatta Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Murrunatta Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Wanilla |
| Established | 29 March 1984 |
| Area | 5.16 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Murrunatta Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It is located on the Eyre Peninsula, near the towns of Wangary and Wanilla. The park is about 8 km west of Wanilla and 30 km north-west of Port Lincoln.
About Murrunatta Conservation Park
The name "Murrunatta" comes from two Aboriginal words. "Murra" means sand, and "natta" means ridge. This tells us a bit about the land inside the park.
The park is made up of two separate pieces of land. These pieces are on opposite sides of Settlers Road. Settlers Road also forms the boundary between Wangary and Wanilla.
Why Murrunatta Park is Protected
Murrunatta Conservation Park is a very important place. It helps protect special plants and animals that live there. The park is listed as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it is a natural monument or feature that needs to be preserved.
Protecting the Wangary Section
One part of the park is in Wangary. This section was made a protected area on March 29, 1984. It was set aside to protect a type of native bushland called "mallee vegetation". This area is home to the Coast Ridge-fruited Mallee tree.
Protecting the Wanilla Section
The other part of the park is in Wanilla. This land was first protected in 1993 under a different law. It was added to Murrunatta Conservation Park on December 7, 2006.
This section is often wet because it is low-lying. It is very important because it provides a home for the Southern Emu-wren. This small bird is nationally vulnerable, meaning it is at risk of disappearing. The specific type found here is the Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wren. This area also protects the Swamp Paperbark plant.
