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Ironstone Hill Hike
Ironstone SA 5222
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Baudin Conservation Park on
Kangaroo Island was a family
farm from 1861 to 2001.
Interpretation along the Ironstone
Hill Hike that follows the original bullock track provides an insight into how the
Bates family lived and worked in this area. With spectacular
views across
Backstairs Passage to the
Fleurieu Peninsula, the hike leads to Ironstone
Hill where the
ruins of the
Bates' cottage and a stone threshing floor remain.
While walking through the park you may encounter little penguins - which are best observed at night using a red filtered torch. Tammar wallabies and rare glossy black-cockatoos may also be seen feeding in the sheoak forest.
You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins swimming in
Backstairs Passage adjoining the park.
Location
Baudin Conservation Park is located 2km south east of
Penneshaw. Access is via Frenchman's Terrace. Car
parking is available at the start of Binneys Track.