Mount Remarkable National Park, National park in South Australia, Australia
Mount Remarkable National Park consists of two separate blocks: the main 165.83 km² block west of Melrose, made up of the Warren Bonython Link, Mambray Creek and Mount Remarkable, and the 0.35 km² Telowie Block about 24 km south. The park's highest point is Mount Remarkable at 960 m. Its eucalypt forests include sugar gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx petila), which can grow 40 m tall and forms South Australia's most northerly open forest with long-leaved box.
The area began as three separate wildlife reserves in the 1960s before being united into a single national park through legislation in 1972. A boundary expansion occurred in 2000, bringing additional land into protection.
The park's name comes from Mount Remarkable, the 960-metre peak inside it. The Warren Bonython Link, added in 2000, is named after a long-time supporter of the area and the National Parks Foundation. The Napperby Block, once part of the park, was transferred in 2021 to Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park.
The park offers a varied selection of walks suited to different fitness levels, from short strolls to multi-hour treks across varying elevations. The best time to visit is during milder months when trails are easily accessible and views of the surrounding landscape remain clear.
The park functions as a stopping point for over 100 bird species and acts as a geographical boundary separating distinct plant types between different regions of Australia. This position makes it valuable for spotting animals not typically found in other parts of the country.
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