Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park, Conservation park with natural artesian springs near Marree, South Australia.
Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park is a protected area in South Australia featuring natural springs that rise from the Great Artesian Basin. The landscape consists of dry desert terrain with several active spring formations including Blanche Cup and The Bubbler.
The park received official designation as a conservation area in 1996, protecting important geological formations and water sources in the region. Its location near Marree established it as a significant nature site in South Australia's arid landscape.
The springs hold deep meaning for the Arabana people, who have lived in this region for generations and recognize these waters as sacred sites. Local Aboriginal communities continue to visit and maintain connections to these landscapes that sustain life in the desert.
The area is best reached via the Oodnadatta Track, where parking areas are provided near the spring formations. Visitors should prepare for dry terrain and remember that water and shade are limited.
The spring mounds are built by mineral deposits that accumulate over time through rising water. This natural process creates small hills within the otherwise flat desert landscape.
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