Morialta Conservation Park
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Morialta Conservation Park, formerly the Morialta Falls Reserve and the Morialta Falls National Pleasure Resort, is a protected area 10 km north-east of Adelaide city centre, in the state of South Australia, Australia. The park is in a rugged bush environment, with a narrow gorge set with three waterfalls, bounded by steep ridges and cliffs. The park caters to many activities, including bushwalking, bird watching and rock climbing.
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Morialta Conservation Park South Australia | |
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Nearest town or city | Adelaide |
Coordinates | 34°54′02″S 138°42′38″E |
Established | 15 July 1915 (1915-07-15)[2] |
Area | 5.33 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
Visitation | 300,000 (in 2001)[3]: ii |
Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
Website | Morialta Conservation Park |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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The name is derived from the Kaurna name Marriyarta, meaning "eastern land or country".