Unnamed Conservation Park
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| Unnamed Conservation Park | |
|---|---|
| colspan="2" | |
| Nearest town/city: | Eucla |
| Coordinates: | |
| Area: | 21,357.85 km² |
| Established: | 1970 |
| Visitation: | (in [[]]) |
| Managing authorities: | Department for Environment and Heritage Maralinga Tjarutja Community |
| Official site: | [Unnamed Conservation Park] |
It is one of twelve United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Biosphere Reserves [link] in Australia and contains pristine arid zone wilderness and possesses cultural significance.
The park is managed jointly by the traditional owners (the Maralinga Tjarutja and the Pila Nguru communities) and the South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH).
The park may only be visited by those who have obtained the minimum impact code and can demonstrate experience using that code. Permits are required to travel to the park and will take 4 to 6 weeks to arrange. The only road of significance that passes through the park is the Anne Beadell Highway.
See also
External links
- [Unnamed Conservation Park information brochure] - Department for Environment and Heritage
- [UNESCO lising for the Unnamed Biosphere Reserve]
- [Park fact sheet]
- [Eyre Peninsula Tourism information]
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