Innes National Park
Spectacular coastal landscapes with rugged cliffs and sandy beaches provide the backdrop of Innes National Park. The park comprises 9,415 hectares of coastal vegetation, contributing to one of the few large areas of significant vegetation on the Yorke Peninsula. An important species in particular is the Western Whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis), which has played a significant role in the history of the park. The of the Western Whipbird in 1962 resulted in Innes being dedicated as a National Park in 1970, to protect the bird’s habitat.
Wildlife highlights: During the winter months, keen observers may catch a glimpse of southern right whales from the cliff tops at Stenhouse Bay or Cape Spencer, as they migrate from sub-antarctic feeding grounds to breeding grounds at the Head of Bight. Dolphins frequent the coastal waters and seals and sea-lions occasionally haul up on the beaches.
Birdwatching: More than 120 bird species, many of conservation significance, find safe refuge and nesting sites within the park. Look for the rare osprey and malleefowl or listen for the shy western whipbird. The hooded plover, a threatened species in South Australia, nests on beaches throughout the park.
Location: Innes National Park is located 300km west from Adelaide.
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