Ferries McDonald Conservation Park

Ferries McDonald Conservation Park
Ferries McDonald Conservation Park
LocationSouth Australia
Nearest cityMurray Bridge
Coordinates35°14′03″S 139°08′21″E / 35.2343°S 139.1393°E / -35.2343; 139.1393
Area8.42 km2 (3.25 sq mi)
Established28 July 1938 (1938-07-28)
Governing bodyDepartment for Environment and Water
WebsiteOfficial website

Ferries McDonald Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located in the gazetted locality of Monarto South about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of Murray Bridge. It covers an area of 845 hectares and provides a habitat for a range of native and endangered species. It is one of a number of protected patches of remnant mallee bushland within the region. Conservation organisations are now attempting to restore and connect these patches of the fragmented Murray plains in an attempt to heighten the prospects of various rare and endangered species.

Ferries McDonald Conservation Park is open to the public. Walking trails and bird watching opportunities are the main attractions for visitors.

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