However, refusal may be given if the person with the disability is unable to produce evidence the dog is an assistance dog with the appropriatetraining. A 4WD is recommended to access the trailhead of this route, and many of the other routes in the Gawler Ranges, especially after wet weather. However, camping sites must be booked inadvance. Camping is free in this park, you do not need to bookonline. Park entry is waived as part of your campingfees. The Gawler Ranges are located 130 - 230 km southeast of Ceduna running roughly parallel to and 40km north of the Eyre Highway covering an area of 2,400 km2. $ 30. A campground host is avolunteer who stays at the park either for aspecific peak period, like the Easter break or along weekend, or an extended period of time (up to afew months) to support parkrangers. Atoilet facility is available and camp sites are unallocated. The park is open daily except on days with a catastrophic fire danger and most days where there's an extreme fire danger. Access to the southern end of Lake Gairdner (there is a cost for the access key) is also via Mt Ive. Want a coat of arms photo with an emu and a kangaroo? There are many marked walking trails in thePark. The Gawler Ranges National Park is aspecial place where history, conservation and Aboriginal culture come together. Please be considerate of all trail users at alltimes. Counting the many different types of animals you encounter as you travel around the park. Part of Gawler Ranges National Park will be closed to the public from 6am Saturday 4 February to 6pm Friday 10 February and 6am Saturday 21 October to 6pm Friday 27 October 2023 while a pest animal control program is carried out. Instead, Aboriginal people relied on rock holes, soakages (ephemeral springs often formed by rock shelters buried in sandy creek beds) and native wells. Eyres opinion of the Ranges foreshadowed the boom-and-bust settlement by Europeans to follow. There is no age restriction on any tour. Proclaimed as anational park in 2002, the landscape teems with wildlife and protects rare and threatened plants and animals, including crimson mallee and the yellow-footed rock-wallaby. Bumping along one the Parks many 4WD tracks in peak season (winter), most of the time we had the place to ourselves. Aboriginal Traditional Owners are now extensively involved in a rockhole maintenance program, where they document, clean and monitor these essential water sources. Call us on: Phone +61 (8) 86802045. We found there was enough to see and do to fill in three or four days much more, in fact, than the information on the National Parks website suggests. short walks adjacent to camping areas and you'll encounter the rhyolite pillars which the area is renown for. If camp fires are permitted, you must bring your own firewood, as the collection of firewood within National Parks is prohibited. The park includes Australia's third largest salt lake, Lake Gairdner (plus Lake Everard and Lake Harris), which contains over 200 islands, in some parts of the lake the salt layer can be up to one meter thick! The open landscape of the Gawler Ranges lends itself to informal walking through the true wilderness of this grandiose landscape. The park is home to both mallee and outback species, many at the limits of their geographical spread. when hiking, wear sturdy shoes, ahat andsunscreen, be aware of weather conditions and avoid walking during the hottest part of theday, make sure you have appropriate weather proofclothing, carry enough water to be self-sufficient, please be respectful of other users at alltimes, stay on the designated trails and connector tracks for your own safety, and prevent the spread of declared weeds to other areas in thepark, ensure someone knows your approximate location and expected time ofreturn. Assistance dogs must be appropriately restrained on alead and remain under your effective control at all times while in apark orreserve. High clearance 2WD access along the Old Paney Homestead and Minippa Roads, unless its wet. Child: Any person aged 415years (children under 4years arefree). Open up the app and click the shopping cart icon.3. There are no specific bushwalking trails within thispark. You will need to cancel your booking and rebook for atwo (or more) vehicle campsite. A short (500m) walk in takes you to the formation. Discover which parks you can walk your dog in on our find apark tool or read 12 dog-friendly walks in Adelaide Parks by Good Living for inspiration. The Gawler Ranges teem with euro and grey kangaroos (and the occasional big red roo). National Park Fees From $10.00 per . Download the Avenza Maps app from the app store (iOS/Android) whilst you are still in range (its free!).2. Youll see lots of wildlife on the tracks so look out for emus and kangaroos, especially at sunrise andsunset. To book and pay in person, visit one of our booking agents. Assistance dogs are permitted in most public places and are therefore welcome in South Australias parks and reserves. Concession is not available to overseas cardholders. If you are unable to book and pay online you can do so, in person, at these booking agents across thestate. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. Gawler Ranges National Park View 1 photos Gawler Ranges National Park Official website 61886883111 Park hours: Open 24 hours About Browse camping spots nearby 1 - 20 of 22 camps Powered Sites with a View Blombery Road Campground 71% 7 Reviews From AU$25 /night * Before taxes and fees Instant book Ocean Front Arno Bay Retreat Contact Us: info@gawlerrangessafaris.com. Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Rolling out your swag or sleeping bag under the million stars that feel so close you could touchthem. From late winter into spring, the park teems with wildflowers in incredible shapes, sizes andcolours. The quality and quantity of water cannot be guaranteed within parks. Summer can be very hot, but if youre prepared to work around the weather youll have calm days, extraordinary sunsets, and clear views of the starrynights. Recreate responsibly during COVID-19. Copyright Department for Environment and Water Three of our campgrounds are accessible by high clearance 2WD in good weather, and Scrubby Peak, Waganny and Yandinga are also suitable for caravans and camper trailers in dryweather. In total, the park is home to 225 plant species, including several endemic to the . Generators are permitted throughout the year, except on days of Total FireBan. This has been taken into consideration in the roll out of the online booking system. Some campsites such as Wuldi Krikin Ngawanthi (Eagle Waterhole) at Deep Creek National Park are hiker-only and offer no vehicle entry or access to the site. Gawler Ranges National Park is a South Australian national park in the northern edges of the Eyre Peninsula region in South Australia. Click the button below to view more information. The state government acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and waters we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. These are explained in the terms andconditions. Don't miss the Organ Pipes which are quite incredible. Take the drive out to Conical Hill, the views out over ancient sand dunes arestunning. We are continuing to undertake on country planning and initiatives that involve getting our people back on country for tasks such as: controlling weeds and feral animals, flora and fauna surveys and mapping cultural heritagesites. Scrubby Peak is located on the western side of the park and is accessible via the Minnipa-Yardea Road. Take a drive from mid afternoon onwards, and youre surrounded. The northern end of the lake is afew kilometres south of Kingoonya, the Trans Australian Railway and the Stuart Highway. Atoilet facility is available and camp sites are unallocated. Entry to parks, reserves and campgrounds may be restricted from time to time due to safety, catastrophic fire danger, conservation or operational requirements, so its important to check the alerts page before you visit apark to avoid any disappointment. You can take part in working bees, training and otherevents. The park is 40km north of the Eyre Highway and road access is from Iron Knob, Kimba, Wudinna or Minnipa. when hiking, wear sturdy shoes, ahat andsunscreen, be aware of weather conditions and avoid walking during the hottest part of theday, make sure you have appropriate weather proofclothing, carry enough water to be self-sufficient, please be respectful of other users at alltimes, stay on the designated trails and connector tracks for your own safety, and prevent the spread of declared weeds to other areas in thepark, ensure someone knows your approximate location and expected time ofreturn. Amanda is an adventurer, archaeologist & anthropologist. Campsite descriptions show the number of vehicles permitted persite. You must bring your own firewood, as the collection of firewood within National Parks isprohibited. Vehicle entry and camping fees must be purchased online (www.parks.sa.gov.au) or through a National Parks and Wildlife Service SA booking agent prior to arrival in the park. Come prepared to be self-sufficient as you will need to take drinking water withyou. You can find equally stunning rocky outcrops at Yandinga Falls and Kolay Mirica Falls. Details. Although the best way to explore this magnificent park is in a4WD, in good weather you can visit much of the park in ahigh clearance 2WD. Camping fees are only included in the Desert ParksPass. Yardea Station lease holder, James Grey Moseley, is on record as shooting at Aboriginal people (presumably to warn them off), but also as providing food and water in difficult times (The Advertiser, 13 September 1913, pg.6). Other 4WD tracks within the Park include the LP Track, which winds through wide, open valleys past the Pondanna Outstation (where you can stay) and over some rocky hills and creeks before reaching Kolay Mirica Falls and the Kolay Hut campsite. There are no reserved signs on campsites. Please obey signs and use the trail classifications and descriptions, where available, to select trails suitable to your ability. This is the place to visit. If you want to make alast-minute camping trip, jump online before you leave home or be sure to book on the way while your smartphone still hascoverage. Ranger Clifford told us that the police had a network of stone huts around the Ranges, centred on the waterhole at Policemans Point. In WA, you get charged $11, or $15 per adult per night to camp, and then $3 or $5 per child from 6 - 16 years old. Generally, cyclists give way to pedestrians. We are working together to improve natural and cultural landscapes for all stakeholders. Waltumba is agreat spot for camping and is set amongst the Western Myall trees on the edge of the lake with fantastic views overlooking the lake and onto the Gawler Ranges. Purchase was negotiated with funding support from the Commonwealth Governments National Reserve System Program and the station was added to the State Conservation Reserve System as the Gawler Ranges National Park in mid 2000. Agents cannot always provide park specific information, for example what campgrounds look like, or if your vehicle is suitable for different tracks. Nearly every campsite in the Park has a short walk to an Organ Pipes-like rhyolite outcrop, with a view. 2023. Red and grey kangaroos, euros, emus and of course, the southern hairy nosed wombat abound. Camping Additional camping fees per night apply for camping in the park. Its also agood idea to check that there are no insect nestsnearby. 3. 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