Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta is one of Adelaide’s newest national parks, and is located 16km south of Adelaide in the suburb of O’Halloran Hill.

Thanks to invest­ment from the City of Mar­i­on, the nature play space at the park was expand­ed to fea­ture extra addi­tions includ­ing a fly­ing fox, rope tra­verse, step­ping logs and oth­er fun ele­ments for chil­dren of all ages to explore.

The adventure playground is one of the biggest in South Australia and the park incorporates Kaurna sculptures, a large tree tower slide, caves, sound sculptures and a fossil dig zone.

The park features wheelchair accessible elements, trails and facilities that encourage children of all ages and abilities to enjoy nature.

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE NATURE PLAY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

The adven­ture play­ground is sur­round­ed by a pur­pose-built vis­i­tor hub that includes shel­ters, BBQs, toi­lets, pic­nic areas, carparks and her­itage buildings.

Dogs are wel­come in the for­mer O’Halloran Hill Recre­ation Park and along the 4km Trail Loop in Glen­thorne Nation­al Park-Itya­mai­it­pin­na Yarta.  Dogs must be kept under con­trol and on a lead no more than 2 metres in length and you should stick to des­ig­nat­ed walk­ing trails.  Make sure you take dis­pos­able bags to clean up after your pet.

The for­mer O’Halloran Hill Recre­ation Park locat­ed adja­cent to the Glen­thorne prop­er­ty is now part of Glen­thorne Nation­al Park-Itya­­mai­it­pin­­na Yarta.

You may also like to check out the Majors Road Pump Track at O’Halloran Hill

Glenthorne National Park/Ityamaiitpinna Yarta – Concept Plans

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Glenthorne National Park/Ityamaiitpinna Yarta incor­po­rates the Glen­thorne farm prop­er­ty and adja­cent O’Halloran Hill Recre­ation Park and, in time, will con­nect with oth­er parks and parcels of land in Adelaide’s south to form the Glen­thorne Precinct.

The Glen­thorne Precinct includes Hal­lett Cove Con­ser­va­tion Park, Mari­no Con­ser­va­tion Park, areas of the Field Riv­er Val­ley and Hap­py Val­ley Reser­voir, which is now open for vis­i­tor recreation.

You can be part of the trans­for­ma­tion – either vis­it the park to see the changes in progress, or join the precinct’s ded­i­cat­ed vol­un­teer pro­gram to play a part in shap­ing this spe­cial place over the com­ing months and years.

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The park’s plan recognises the property’s unique context between coast and hills, integrated within the southern suburbs and proximity to Adelaide city.

Here are some of the highlights from the master plan below:

1. Glenthorne ‘Hub’

A destination for education, learning and social connection through an events space and visitor centre featuring Kaurna culture and history.

2. Heritage Precincts

Establishment of a heritage precinct incorporating heritage-listed nineteenth century structures and interpretative nodes including the munitions site.

3. Nature Play and Picnic Areas

An important part of the property that will provide a space for rich environmental interpretation, culture, nature and well-being.

4. The Wetland

Enhancements will be made to provide a thriving habitat for native animals. Natural aesthetic will be improved with a picnic areas, pontoon and boardwalk.

5. Interpretive node and viewing platform

Places to rest and connect with nature will be created along the new trail network which will also provide visitors with expansive views across the property. Interpretive nodes will provide opportunities for visitors to engage with natural and cultural heritage and learn about environmental education themes like landscape regeneration and water quality improvements.

6. Camping and Creek Rehabilitation

Small bush camping site for organised short stay groups that can be closed to the general public. Incorporate flat areas for tents with shelter fire pit and toilets.

Location:

Majors Road, O’Halloran Hill

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE NATURE PLAY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Glenthorne National Park website

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

Image Source: Concept images Govt of SA Department for Environment and Water | top photo credit Erin Thompson MP City of Marion Facebook page

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