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Lake Newland Conservation Park

National Parks and Reserves

Lake Newland Conservation Park features the most extensive wetland on the Eyre Peninsula. The natural saline lakes and fresh water springs extend 20km in length, providing habitat for a number of species of waterfowls and wading birds.
The natural saline lakes and surrounding coastal dunes of Lake Newland Conservation Park
Surrounded by extensive coastal dunes, the lake system provides an opportunity for avid bird watchers.

The park is only accessible by 4WD vehicles.
Information

Website

www.parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park/Browse_by_region/Eyre_Peninsula/lake-newland-conservation-park

Address

Flinders Highway, Colton, South Australia, 5670

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