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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Belair National Park
A world away in your own backyard...
Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing picnic or perhaps take a wander through woodlands and forest. You may be surprised by the beautiful varieties of orchids and other wildflowers in bloom, or the lively and colourful displays of our native birdlife. Belair is South Australia’s oldest park. The park is located just 25 minutes from the city centre. Fancy a game of tennis, cricket or football? We’ve got a ground to suit and numerous courts available in a variety of natural settings. Belair has always been Adelaide’s favourite bushland playground. Bring the family and enjoy getting back to nature! If you’re interested in early South Australian history, why not visit Old Government House, the summer residence of our state’s early governors. This living piece of history, with its magnificent gardens, is open between 1 pm and 4 pm on Sundays and public holidays. A donation is requested. Bookings can be made for weddings, school groups and bus tours by phoning the information officer on (08) 8278 5477. Those with a keen eye may even catch a glimpse of the shy Southern Brown Bandicoot scratching about in the undergrowth. These marsupials truly are a special feature of Belair’s wildlife. Belair National Park is part of the Greater Mount Lofty Parklands - Yurrebilla. The parklands contain around 40 000 hectares of lands managed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ForestrySA, SA Water and Planning SA. www.yurrebilla.parklands.sa.gov.au
Facility hire guide
Belair National Park offers a range of hire facilities for your enjoyment. These include over 50 tennis courts in bushland settings, a range of open-space lawn picnic areas, ovals and heritage pavilions. Gas barbecues are available in shelters throughout the park or you may bring your own gas barbecue. On Total Fire Ban days the park may remain open, but the use of barbecues could be restricted. Please contact the booking office on 8278 8279 for further information on the day.
Belair National Park
Facility hire
Shelter Tennis courts Over 50 Ovals Main (full oval) Gums 1 (half oval) Gums 2 (half oval) Gums (full oval) Pavilions Karka Pavilion Main Pavilion Open space picnic areas Willows Picnic Ground Long Gully Picnic Ground Karka Picnic Ground Pines Area 1 Pines Area 2 Joseph Fisher Picnic Area Government Farm Area 1 Government Farm Area 2 Walnut Paddock • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Please refer to map Barbecue Toilet
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Booking information
You may book a facility up to 12 months in advance either by phone, or at the booking office, between 10 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday. For information on park entry and facility hire fees contact the booking office. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to ‘Department of Environment and Natural Resources’. Payment may also be made by cash or credit card. The Booking Office PO Box 2 Belair SA 5052 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday Phone (08) 8278 8279
The National Parks Code
Help protect your national parks by following these guidelines: • Leave your pets at home. • Take your rubbish with you. • Observe fire restrictions, usually 1 November to 30 April. Check CFS hotline 1300 362 361. • Conserve native habitat by using liquid fuel or gas stoves. • Camp only in designated areas. • Respect geological and heritage sites. • Keep our wildlife wild. Do not feed or disturb animals, or remove native plants. • Keep to defined vehicle tracks and walking trails. • Generators, chainsaws and firearms are not permitted. • Be considerate of other park users. Thank you for leaving the bush in its natural state for the enjoyment of others.
Location map
Phytophthora (Root-rot fungus)
Phytophthora (fy-TOFF-thora), otherwise known as root-rot fungus, is killing our native plants and threatens the survival of animals that depend on plants for food and shelter. This introduced fungus can be found in plant roots, soil and water. Please help stop the spread by staying on tracks and trails and by complying with all Phytophthora management signs.
For further information contact:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Belair National Park Office PO Box 2, Belair SA 5052 Phone (08) 8278 5477 Fax (08) 8278 8587 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays Website www.belair.sa.gov.au Email
[email protected] Emergency Duty Officer (24 hour service): Phone 1300 650 411 and quote pager number 465 283
The Friends of Belair National Park and the Friends of Old Government House assist with the maintenance of the environment and facilities within this reserve. New members are always welcome Cover: Eastern Rosella Platycercus eximius © Department of Environment and Natural Resources ISBN: 1 921238 14 3 June 2010 • FIS 90786 Printed on recycled paper
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