The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park spans across hills and woodlands, reaching an elevation of 508 meters with numerous walking trails for nature exploration.

The park, established in 1987, received its name when Captain Matthew Flinders noted the bluff's similarity to Dutch sailing ships during his 1802 expedition.

The land holds deep connections to indigenous peoples, while later serving as a pastoral lease from the 1880s until its conversion to conservation status.

Visitors can access the park through Arden Vale Road, beginning their walks at the Dutchman car park, with accommodation available in the homestead and shearers' quarters.

The park contains ABC Range quartzite and Brachiña Formation siltstones, formed through sediment compression between 500 and 800 million years ago.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1987

Elevation above the sea: 508 m

GPS coordinates: -32.32100,137.94620

Latest update: April 6, 2025 20:23