Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve
Gluepot Reserve is a birdwatcher's paradise. Black-Eared Miners, Red-Lored Whistlers and Malleefowl are among the 18 nationally threatened species which can be seen regularly. Fourteen marked walking trails lead the visitor through the varied vegetation and five elevated bird hides provide magnificent viewing for bird watchers.
Gluepot covers 54,300 hectares of mallee scrub, interspersed with Black Oak woodlands. The reserve has a well-marked track system, suitable for two-wheel-drive vehicles and mountain bikes. There are three camping grounds suitable for tents, caravans and vehicles.
Grab detailed maps, walking trail notes and lists of birds, animals and plants from the reserve's visitor information centre.
Gluepot Reserve is part of the largest block of intact mallee left in eastern Australia and thus the viability of populations of threatened species is high. The reserve is listed on the Register of the National Estate, and is part of Australia's National Reserve System and the Riverland Biosphere Reserve. It’s the largest area of land covered by a Heritage Agreement in South Australia.
When camping, only gas fires may be used. Gas bottles can be filled at the service station. Use gas or kerosene lamps. Take spare batteries for torches. Visitors should aim to be self-sufficient and must remove their own rubbish from the Reserve
Bring protective clothing, for summer can be over 40 degrees Celsius and winter nights can be below zero degrees Celsius. The best time to visit is March to November.
Birds Australia reserves the right to close Gluepot Reserve and will require visitors to leave if their safety is threatened (on days of extreme fire danger). Parts of the reserve may be closed during feral animal control programs. The ranger may close the reserve's roads after heavy rain.
Gluepot Reserve is three hours drive northeast of Adelaide, and 64 kilometres north of Waikerie and the River Murray. It is part of the largest block of intact mallee scrub left in eastern Australia.
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