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Aroona Dam

Flinders Ranges, South Australia  >  Australia

Freshwater Reservoir in arid region of Flinders Ranges. Good variety of wildlife and more than 100 bird species recorded.

Añadido* por Paddy Rowen
Última actualización 11 diciembre 2023

Descripción

The Aroona Dam Sanctuary offers spectacular views and has a 5.5 km interpretive walk, which starts below the main wall of the 5000 megalitre dam. The trail traverses wetlands below the dam, mountainous terrain, rocky outcrops and red-gum lined creeks. In the past this was the water supply for residents of Leigh Creek. Birdlife abounds and other wildlife makes use of the plentiful water supply, so unusual in this normally arid environment.

The dam is no longer used as a water supply, and is a nice place to watch birds, with a good variety of wildlife and more than 100 bird species recorded to date. Common species of the area are Musk Duck, Hoary-headed Grebe, White-plumed Honeyeater, Australian Magpie, Striated Pardalote and Chestnut-rumped Thornbill. Less Common Species are Rainbow Bee-eater, Peaceful Dove, Hooded Robin, Red-capped Robin and Southern Whiteface.

Detalles

Accesso

Aroona Dam is about 6 km off the highway, south of the town of Leigh Creek. It's a dirt road and can be rough in places. There is a picnic area and toilet facilities at the lookout/parking area. Click on the P in the map for directions of coordinates.

Terreno y habitat

Desierto , Lago

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto , Rocoso

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Verano , Otoño

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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