A natural saline lake 20km in length, Lake Newland is the most extensive wetland on Eyre Peninsula, providing an excellent opportunity to observe the waterfowl and wading birds that inhabit the wetlands. The lake section of the park is only accessible by 4WD.
The lake lies at the base of a range of sand hills separating it from the sea. Fresh water springs feed into the lake and bird life such as Cape Barren geese, wild duck, snipe, shelduck, migratory waders can be found.
A day visit and camping area at Walker’s Rock (managed by the local council) provides 2WD access to the coast. For more information visit www.parks.sa.gov.au
Access is via ‘Sheridan’s Lane’ approximately 25kms north of Elliston.If the gate is shut, please be courteous and shut it behind you. Its southern boundary is Walker’s Rock.
Plover at Lake Newland Conservation Park
More places to see
- Baird Bay
- Bramfield and Bramfield Cemetery
- Colton Historic Town Site and Colton Cemetery
- Fishing Information
- Hincks and Hambidge Wilderness Protection Areas
- Lake Hamilton Eating House
- Lake Newland Conservation Park
- Leo Cummings Monument Lookout
- Lock’s Well
- Mount Wedge
- Mt Camel Beach
- Murphy’s Haystacks
- Needle Eye Lookout Venus Bay
- Our Top 10 Must See and Do Activities
- Point Labatt Sea Lion Colony
- Polda Historic Golf Course
- Polda Pumping Station
- Sheringa and Round Lake
- Sylvia Birdseye commemorative plaque
- Talia Caves and Talia Beach
- Venus Bay South Head Walking Trail
- Walker’s Rock
