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Saunders Gorge Sanctuary
Palmer
Eco-tourism accredited Saunders Gorge Sanctuary is a private property of 1364 hectares located on the rugged eastern slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges overlooking the vast Murray Plains, 18 kilometres east of Mount Pleasant on the Walker Flat Road. Offering visitors the opportunity to experience the harsh Australian landscape, learn about and enjoy the natural environment. The property is now a combination of conservation and sheep grazing, formerly Clovelly Sheep Station. The owners Brenton and Nadene Newman are dedicated to natural habitat preservation. Some of the features of the sanctuary include a large array of native fauna, a wonderful diversity of native flora, spectacular rocky gorges with magnificent old red gum trees and spring filled water hole and steep, rugged hills covered in native grasses and shrubs. Saunders Gorge Sanctuary has Eco Tourism Accreditation.
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Entry Costs
- Child (age 5 to 12) $3 5 - 12 years of age. (valid 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Dec 2010)
- Family $20 (valid 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Dec 2010)
- Adult $7 (valid 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Dec 2010)
Open Times
- Monday: 10am to 5pm Tuesday: Group bookings only Wednesday: Group bookings only Thursday: Group bookings only Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 5pm Public Holiday: 10am to 5pm Christms Day: Closed Good Friday: 10am to 5pm ......
Accreditation
- National Ecotourism Accreditation Program
National Tourism Accreditation Program
Facilities
- BBQ Facilities
- Car park
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Convention Facilities
- Picnic Area
- Restaurant - Licensed