Talisker Conservation Park

Welcome to Talisker Conservation Park. Located in the southwest corner of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, Talisker Conservation Park covers 211 hectares (520 acres) of land.

Adjacent to Deep Creek Conservation Park, it is situated close to the Cape Jervis town. The Park offers stunning natural beauty and heritage sites.

Talisker Conservation Park has historical significance as it contains the remains of a nineteenth-century silver and lead mine. The mining activity was intermittent for 104 years and finally ceased in 1971. The park is named after the Talisker region of Scotland by the McLeod brothers, who discovered the silver-lead ore while searching for gold in 1862. Today, the park provides insight into the history of the mining industry in South Australia.

The park is home to picturesque walking trails that offer stunning views of the park's beautiful scenery. The hiking trails are steep and suitable for moderate to experienced walkers, providing an exciting opportunity to explore the park to its fullest.

Talisker Conservation Park is also home to the critically endangered Pterostylis bryophila (Hindmarsh Valley Greenhood), a plant species listed as "critically endangered" under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and as "endangered" under the South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Exploring the park allows visitors to appreciate the natural vegetation and learn more about conservation efforts for this beautiful plant species.

As a part of IUCN Category VI protected areas, Talisker Conservation Park safeguards critically important ecosystems and regions. Visitors are encouraged to respect the park's natural environment and to take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.

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