Nilpena Ediacara National Park
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Nilpena Ediacara National Park, which includes the former Ediacara Conservation Park, is a protected area located in the northern Flinders Ranges, in the state of South Australia. It is located about around 551 km (342 mi) north of the city of Adelaide, around 30 kilometres (19 miles) south-west of the town of Leigh Creek in the state's Far North.
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Nilpena Ediacara National Park South Australia | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
Nearest town or city | Leigh Creek |
Coordinates | 30°48′20.52″S 138°8′5.28″E[1] |
Established | 11 November 1993 (1993-11-11)[2] |
Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
Website | Nilpena Ediacara National Park |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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The national park, which includes the Ediacara Hills and covers 60,617 hectares (149,790 acres), was proclaimed in June 2021, and opened in April 2023. It is famous for its fossil beds, and of major significance to the bid for UNESCO World Heritage Listing for the Flinders Ranges.