Canunda National Park

Canunda National Park South Australia
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Canunda National Park
Nearest town or city	Millicent
Coordinates
Established	20 August 1959 (1959-08-20)
Area	96.27 km2 (37.2 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Website	Canunda National Park
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Canunda National Park is a protected area in South Australia (Australia). It is 350 km (220 mi) southeast of Adelaide, on the coast about 13 km (8.1 mi) southwest of Millicent. It consists of coastal dunes, limestone cliffs, and natural bushland. The beaches can be dangerous, but are popular for beach fishing.

Much of the national park is accessible only to four wheel drive vehicles and walkers.

From as far back as 10,000 years ago, members of the Boandik group of Indigenous Australians lived in temporary camps along the coast during summer, and for the rest of the year they lived near inland swamps in relatively permanent huts (wurlas).

The northern end of the national park was once part of Mayurra Station. The remnants of Canunda's pastoral history can be seen at Coola Outstation.

The national park's office is located in the town of Southend at the northernmost end of the park.

See also

• Protected areas of South Australia

External links

• Canunda National Park official webpage
• Canunda National Park webpage on protected planet