Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park
Kauwi-marnirla — Field River Conservation Park was proclaimed in November 2024, in the Field River catchment between Sheidow Park and Reynella, adjacent to Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta.
The park provides increased protections for native species and habitats, and an open, natural space for the community to enjoy. The Aboriginal co-name, Kauwi-marnirla translates to place of‘two good waters’ and is pronounced‘Cowee-ma-rni-rla’.
A draft management plan is being developed to guide establishment of the park, consisting of objectives and strategies that set the future vision for the park.
We invite the community to provide input into the development of the plan.
Glenthorne Drop-in days
Come and speak to our park planning officer during one of our drop in days at Glenthorne:
When:
Thursday 14 August – drop in anytime between 9.30am – 4pm
Saturday 16 August – drop in anytime between 9.30am – 1pm
Where:
Glenthorne Ranger Station
2 Majors Road
O’Halloran Hill
If you can’t attend, but would still like to provide feedback or arrange a phone call with a park planning officer email: DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au
Request a copy of the draft management plan to be emailed to you when it is released for public consultation in December 2025, for the opportunity to provide detailed feedback.
Volunteer in this park
There’s an opportunity to form a formal volunteering Friends of Parks and Nature group to maintain and conserve Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park. For all enquiries please contact angus.droogan-turniski@sa.gov.au.
Open Day and Volunteering event: Tuesday 26 August
If you’re interested in learning about the park or volunteering, come along to the open day. There will be a guided walk to learn about the native vegetation and wildlife. Plus hear about the history of the region and the future aspirations for park management. Get your free ticket for the event here.