Did you know Deep Creek Conservation Park is a popular choice for South Australians wanting to showcase their ‘back yard’ to family or friends visiting from overseas? Many marvel at the abundance of wildlife in natural surroundings so close to a capital city. For example, this photograph of two boxing kangaroos was taken …
Perhaps the most overlooked group in the animal world are insects. For sheer diversity and numbers, nothing else comes close. Is it any wonder then that to date no one has found the time or resources to undertake a taxonomy of the different species of insects that appear in Deep Creek Conservation Park. From …
There’s nothing like a steady gentle rain to freshen up everything. So it was with Deep Creek this week where welcome autumn rains have washed away any traces of dust and brought new vigour to the landscape. To fully appreciate this transformation take a stroll along the wildflower walk through the Stringybark …
The Easter long weekend is busy no matter where you go. Our accommodation is fully booked as are all the camp sites in Deep Creek Conservation Park but there is still plenty to do if you’ve left things a bit late and are thinking of a day trip. There is a real buzz on the Southern Fleurieu …
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Sixteen years after the Ridgetop Retreats first opened we look back with the Architect, Max Pritchard. It took a leap of faith to build something radically different from the usual. A retreat that was fresh, contemporary and relevant to its environment. Check out this short interview with Max Pritchard in which he …
From time to time during my daily travels in Deep Creek Conservation Park I stumble upon a scene that stops you in your tracks. If I am lucky enough to have my camera with me I like to capture the moment and will feature these images in our ‘Picture this’ segment. For sheer diversity …
