Baudin Conservation Park
Highlights
- Explore she-oak woodlands and rolling hills, enjoying breathtaking views across Backstairs Passage to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
- Hike the Ironstone Hill Trail, tracing the historic bullock track while uncovering the Bates family's rich heritage.
- Spot tammar wallabies and wedge-tailed eagles, immersing yourself in the vibrant wildlife of Baudin Conservation Park.
- Catch glimpses of dolphins and whales, enhancing your outdoor adventure with unforgettable marine encounters.
Baudin Conservation Park was a family farm from 1861 to 2001, and comprises of she-oak woodland and rolling hills, with spectacular views across Backstairs Passage to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Interpretation along the Ironstone Hill Hike follows part of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides an insight into how the Bates family lived and worked in this area. The hike leads to Ironstone Hill where the ruins of the Bates’ cottage and a stone threshing floor remain.
While walking through the park you may encounter tammar wallabies, and see wedge-tailed eagles. The rare glossy black cockatoos may also be seen feeding in the she-oak forest.
You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins and whales swimming in Backstairs Passage adjoining the park.
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