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This page is about the locality in South Australia. For the associated protected area, see Tolderol Game Reserve.


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Tolderol
South Australia
Tolderol is located in South Australia
Tolderol
Tolderol
Location in South Australia
Established 2000
Postcode(s) 5256
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location
  • 67 km (42 mi) south of Adelaide city centre
  • 32 km (20 mi) north-east of Goolwa
  • 32 km (20 mi) south-east of Murray Bridge
LGA(s) Alexandrina Council
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Region Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
State electorate(s) Hammond
Federal Division(s) Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
26.1 °C
79 °F		 10.3 °C
51 °F		 409.0 mm
16.1 in
Suburbs around Tolderol:
Langhorne Creek
Lake Plains		 Langhorne Creek Lake Alexandrina
Lake Plains Tolderol Lake Alexandrina
Lake Alexandrina Lake Alexandrina Lake Alexandrina
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Tolderol is a special area, also called a 'locality,' in the Australian state of South Australia. It's located about 67 kilometers (42 miles) south of Adelaide, which is the state's capital city. Tolderol is also about 32 kilometers (20 miles) north-east of Goolwa and 32 kilometers (20 miles) south-west of Murray Bridge. This area sits right on the western edge of a large body of water called Lake Alexandrina.

Discover Tolderol

Tolderol's official borders were set up in the year 2000. Part of the area is managed by the Rural City of Murray Bridge, and another part by the Alexandrina Council. The name 'Tolderol' comes from 'Tolderol Point.' This is a specific spot of land that sticks out into the lake within the locality's boundaries.

What Tolderol is Used For

Most of the land in Tolderol is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there. When planning how to use the land, it's important to think about possible floods. The Bremer River flows nearby, and its waters could sometimes cause flooding in the northern and western parts of Tolderol.

Protecting Nature in Tolderol

The coastline of Tolderol is very important for nature. Because of this, it's set aside for 'conservation.' This means people work to protect the plants, animals, and natural environment there.

  • Part of a Big Wetland: Tolderol's coast is part of a huge wetland system. This system includes the Coorong, Lake Alexandrina, and Lake Albert.
  • Ramsar Site: This wetland is so important that it's listed as a 'Ramsar site.' This is an international agreement to protect wetlands around the world.
  • National Importance: It's also recognized as a 'wetland of national importance' within Australia.
  • Tolderol Game Reserve: At the eastern end of Tolderol, there's a special protected area called the Tolderol Game Reserve. This reserve helps keep the wildlife safe.

Who Manages Tolderol?

Tolderol is part of different government areas. These groups help manage and make decisions for the community.

  • Federal Government: At the national level, Tolderol is in the federal 'division of Mayo.'
  • State Government: For the state of South Australia, it's in the 'electoral district of Hammond.'
  • Local Government: Locally, it's split between the Alexandrina Council and the Rural City of Murray Bridge.
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