Black Hill Conservation Park

Black Hill Conservation Park, previously known as the Black Hill National Park, is a protected area located near Adelaide, South Australia.

It features a rugged bush environment with a prominent peak, steep ridges, and the northern side of Fifth Creek. The park spans approximately 7.58 square kilometers and is bordered by Montacute Road and Gorge Road.

The conservation park can be accessed through the vehicle entrance on Maryvale Road, with walking access available at various points along Marble Hill Road. It experiences a Mediterranean climate, similar to Adelaide, with average temperatures ranging from 17 °C in winter to 28 °C during summer. It is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.

The land was initially protected as Black Hill National Park and later reconstituted as Black Hill Conservation Park. It covers sections 669, 670, and 671 of the Hundred of Adelaide and section 526 of the Hundred of Onkaparinga. The park was listed on the Register of the National Estate in 1982.

The Kaurna people traditionally occupied the land now used by the park. Little is known about the pre-colonial history of the area, but it is known that the Kaurna people used fire as a hunting aid and for vegetation regeneration. The park also includes a wildflower garden that is managed by the Friends of the Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks.

Visitors to the park can engage in activities such as bushwalking, picnics, and bird watching. There are various walking paths, including the Yurrebilla and Heysen Trails. The park is easily accessible