Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park Nildottie, South Australia
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Established	17 June 1976 (1976-06-17)
Area	49 hectares (120 acres)
Managing authorities	Mannum Aboriginal Community Association Incorporated (MACAI) Government of South Australia
Website	Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It is located on the eastern bank of the Murray River, a bit downstream from the town of Nildottie. This park is very important because it protects Aboriginal rock art and culture.

The park is managed together by the Government of South Australia and the Nganguraku people. This partnership helps make sure the park's cultural heritage is looked after properly.

What is Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park?

Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park is a place where nature and ancient culture meet. It was set up to protect important Aboriginal sites and the natural environment around them. The park covers about 49 hectares (which is about 121 acres).

Protecting a Special Place

The land for the park was first protected on 17 June 1976. Later, more land was added to the park on 25 August 2005. Its name was changed on 28 September 2006 from "Ngautngaut" to "Ngaut Ngaut". This change was made to use the correct Aboriginal spelling for the rock shelter that the park is named after.

Why is Ngaut Ngaut Important?

This park is a very significant cultural site for the Nganguraku people. It is known as the birthplace of the "black duck dreaming," which is an important story in Aboriginal culture. The park is home to ancient rock art, which tells stories and shares knowledge from thousands of years ago.

• The park helps preserve Aboriginal rock art.
• It protects important cultural stories like the "black duck dreaming."
• It is a place where people can learn about the history and traditions of the Nganguraku people.

The park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it is recognized internationally for protecting a specific natural feature or monument, in this case, the significant rock art and cultural sites.