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South Australia (Yorke Peninsula) |
| Innes National Park | |
| Innes is well known to surfers, anglers and people who appreciate seclusion, wilderness and spectacular scenery. Covering the entire toe of the peninsula's boot, Innes literally has something for anyone who likes the great outdoors - fishing, surfing, coastal scenery, wildlife, diving or just plain camping. The park's main camping ground is at Pondalowie Bay, where there are good facilities; other spots are available. | |
| Inneston
is not a ghost town, but interpretive signs relate the history of the
ruins. The topography at Innes ranges from sand dunes and weathered cliffs
on the coast to salt lake flats and low scrub inland. Kangaroos and emus
are a common sight during the summer, ranger staff entertain youngsters
with guided activities covering the park environment. Innes
National Park Information Office at Stenhouse Bay is open daily for advice
and information.
The park is untouched except for the ruins of the gypsum-mining town of Inneston, near Stenhouse Bay. The visitor centre (tel 08/8854 4040) in the park sells entry permits ($5 per car) and camping permits ($5–15 per car depending on which campsite you choose) and offers facilities such as hot showers. The main camping area is at Pondalowie Bay, which has some of the best surf in the state; there are several other good surfing spots around the park and north towards Corny Point. Other more sheltered coves and bays are good for snorkelling, with shallow reef areas of colourful marine life, while on land you might see emus, western grey kangaroos, pygmy possums and mallee fowl. |
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