Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Murray Lagoon seen from the Bald Hill lookout
Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
Nearest town or city	Kingscote
Coordinates
Established	1 January 1971
Area	4,213 ha (10,410 acres)
Managing authorities	Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Website	Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park is a protected area located on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Attractions include Murray Lagoon and D'Estrees Bay. The park also includes Pelorus Islet offshore, southeast of Cape Gantheaume.

Extent

As of 1993, the conservation park consists of the three following areas: a parcel of land on the west side of D'Estrees Bay, a parcel of land including both Murray's Lagoon and the land to its immediate south and Pelorus Islet, about east south-east of Cape Gantheaume.

History

The conservation park was first dedicated as a protected area in 1971 and then again in 1972 following the enactment of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. In 1993, a large portion of the conservation park was excised and proclaimed as the Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area.

Visitor services

Camping facilities are available at both Murray Lagoon and D'Estrees Bay. As of 2009, four dedicated walking trails are available at both Murray Lagoon and D'Estrees Bay. These are qualified as being 'easy', 'even surfaced…' and 'suitable for small children'.

External links

• Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park webpage on protected planet