| Address | Forest Road,
Wirrabara
South Australia, 5481, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8668 4163 |
Wirrabara Forest in the Southern Flinders Ranges offers walking trails, scenic drives, picnic grounds and more.
See the King Tree, a gnarled 400 year old Red Gum, over 11 metres in circumference, sitting 150 metres off the King Tree Road. The Old Nursery - established in 1877 and now abandoned - contains a diversity of tree species. There are walking trails leading from the picnic ground to the Old Nursery. Another trail does a loop from the picnic ground to the King Tree, to Ippinitchie Camping Ground.
The Heyson Trail and its various spurs provide access to The Bluff and to the Top Of The Range. The Heyson Trail provides spectacular views of Spencer Gulf.
Bushwalker permits for the Wirrabara Forest can be obtained from the Forest Headquarters. Educational groups should register their routes at the Forest Headquarters.
There are a number of scenic drives through the forest on public roads. Beware of heavy vehicles and log truck traffic. The vehicular use of other forest tracks and firebreaks is restricted. Trail bikes are not allowed in the forest area.
Picnics can be enjoyed in the picnic ground adjacent to the Forest Headquarters. Ippinitchie camping ground is open all year except on days of total fire bans.
Gas barbeques are provided for use on all days except those of extreme fire danger. The camping ground is located off the road from Wirrabara to the Forest Headquarters. Water and basic toilet facilities are available. A camping permit is required and can be obtained from the Forest Headquarters. For more details, see the Forestry SA website at www.forestry.sa.gov.au and look under 'Recreation'.
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| Activity | Birdwatching, Camping, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Self-Guided. | | Entity Facility | BBQ Facilities, Car park, Coach Parking, Picnic Area, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area, Walking Tracks. | | Experience | Caravan and Camping, Flora/Fauna, Historic/Heritage, Nature based. |
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