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Total Fire Ban and Forest ClosuresFor your safety, forest reserves are closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days and in areas where forest operations such as harvesting are being undertaken. Visitors must keep clear of logging operations and pay attention to all signs.

This forest is located in the Flinders Fire Ban District. For CFS fire ban information phone 1300 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Campfires and BarbecuesWood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November.

Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must be present at all times and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving.

Visitors may collect wood for campfires from the plantation forest floor only, near their campsites and picnic areas. It is an offence to cut down or damage standing trees or plants. Campfires are restricted to designated fire places located in campgrounds, picnic areas and at huts. Please conserve wood supplies by keeping fires small.

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= Allowed during that month= Prohibited during that month (on the spot fines apply)

For your safety, forest reserves are closed to the public on days of declared total fire ban.

Historic Bundaleer Forest ReserveBundaleer Forest Reserve is proudly known as the ‘birthplace of Australian forestry’ and is the first plantation in Australia. It was established in 1875 when nurseryman William Curnow started planting Tasmanian Blue gums, local Red gums and Sugar gums adjacent to the Jamestown - Spalding Road (R.M. Williams Way).

Bundaleer Forest

Visitor Information

www.forestrysa.com.au

Wirrabara Forest OfficeForest Road, Wirrabara

South Australia 5481

Phone: (08) 8668 5000

Email: forestrysa@forestrysa.com.au

Web: www.forestrysa.com.au

Postal: Wirrabara Forest

PO Box 91

Wirrabara SA 5481

Facilities for Hire

BOOKINGS REQUIREDEnquire at the Wirrabara Forest Information Centre.

Conservator’s HutLocated close to the Conservator’s Trail, approximately 800 metres northwest of the Bundaleer Picnic Ground. This small hut was erected around 1890 and was used as overnight accommodation for the Conservator of Forests when undertaking inspections of Bundaleer.

It has been restored and is now available as accommodation for visitors to the forest offering 4 beds, a pot belly stove, dining table and chairs, outdoor fireplace/BBQ, untreated rainwater and toilet. Bedding is required. Camping is not permitted in the surrounding area.

Curnow’s HutLocated in the south of the Bundaleer Forest Reserve with access from Springs Road.

Originally built for William Curnow, Bundaleer’s first nurseryman, this 3 room hut has been renovated and is available for accommodation, offering a basic kitchen, pot belly stove, outdoor fireplace, untreated rainwater and toilet.

Conservation and HeritageBundaleer Forest Reserve does not contain any gazetted Native Forest Reserves. However, large areas of Sugar gum and other hardwood and softwood plantation species provide some habitat value for native fauna.

The Bundaleer Forest Reserve includes a number of heritage buildings and sites. Places of high state heritage value are recognised under the Heritage Places Act 1993. The Conservator’s Hut, first Forestry Office and the original nursery site from 1876 are listed on the SA Heritage Register (Australian Heritage Directory, 2007).

In 2006 Bundaleer Forest Reserve was named as a Bank SA South Australian Heritage Icon. This program is managed by the National Trust of South Australia and it recognises items and places that have made a significant contribution to the cultural identity of the state.

Over the last ten years stabilisation, restoration and maintenance work has been undertaken on the Bundaleer Cottage and outbuildings and other heritage buildings and sites. The majority of this work has been undertaken through the ForestrySA – Community Engagement Program supported by the local community with participants from local schools and employment training programs.

Forest AccessForestrySA maintains many roads and tracks within Bundaleer Forest Reserve for forest operations such as plantation establishment and tending, logging and fire protection.

Forest roads and tracks that are open to the public are subject to normal road rules. Please note that not all roadways will be adequate for your vehicle.

Shooting, trapping and other forms of hunting are not permitted within

forest reserves.

Old Bundaleer Forest Office

Bundaleer Picnic Ground

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Bundaleer Forest Picnic Ground Information Bay

Bundaleer derives its name from an aboriginal word for ‘stony place’. It was originally part of the Bundaleer Station, a large pastoral property established in 1841.

The Bundaleer Forest Reserve covers an area of 3,200 hectares and is situated in South Australia’s mid-north, two and a half hours drive north from Adelaide and approximately 10km south of Jamestown.

The Bundaleer Forest Reserve includes two state heritage listed buildings and a number of other historic buildings, ruins and sites. It contains significant areas of hardwood and softwood plantations that provide a number of opportunities for recreation such as bushwalking and cycling as well as some habitat for native fauna.

Pets in the ForestDogs are welcome in plantation forest areas, provided they are kept under direct control at all times and kept on a leash when in picnic areas for the safety of other forest users, and to protect native wildlife.

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Conservator’s TrailMulti-use Trail for walkers and cyclists.Distance: 4.6 km return.Time: allow 1.5 hours to walk the trail.The trail starts at Bundaleer Picnic Ground. It passes the Conservator’s Hut and includes good views of the Bundaleer Valley. The Arboretum is also a good location for a picnic.

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Maple WalkDistance: 1.5 km return.Time: allow 45 minutes.The walk starts at Bundaleer Picnic Ground and gives walkers the opportunity to ‘Get to know the forest’ by experiencing its textures, sounds and aromas. The walk also passes an abandoned quarry.

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Scenic TrailDistance: 4.6 km return.Time: allow 1.5 hours.The trail starts at Bundaleer Picnic Ground and passes a number of community art sculptures. Further along the trail an old dry stone wall follows a ridge. The trail also includes a fine panorama of the surrounding forest and valley. Kangaroos can often be seen in the plantations.

SCENICTRAIL

Heysen TrailThe Heysen Trail is a 1200 km walking trail. A section of the

trail passes through the Bundaleer Forest Reserve.

Mawson TrailThe Mawson Trail is an 800 km

cycling trail. A section of the trail passes through the Bundaleer

Forest Reserve.

Sculpture WalkDistance: 850 m return. Time: allow 25 minutes.The walk starts at Bundaleer Picnic Ground and includes a number of community art sculptures. The walkalso passes a ruin and the original Bundaleer Forest Office, which is heritage listed.

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Map and brochure produced for ForestrySA by flatEARTHmapping.com.au Information correct to Jun 2016.Base map data © copyright Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. Datum GDA94, grid MGA94.

Bundaleer Forest ReserveMajor sealed road

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Campground; Picnic area

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Bike trails; Lookout

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Forest Trail CodeThe forest trail, road and fire track network is used by walkers, horse riders and cyclists. To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety please consider:

• For your safety, avoid areas where access is restricted, including where forestry operations are in progress. Look for signs.

• Always wear a helmet when cycling and horse riding and travel at a safe speed according to your experience, track conditions and terrain.

Picnic Areas

Bundaleer Picnic GroundThe Bundaleer Picnic Ground has been a favoured recreation area for over 100 years.

The area contains picnic tables and toilet facilities, and is the starting point for the Maple Walk, Sculpture Walk, Conservator’s Trail and Scenic Trail.

Bundaleer ArboretumLocated within the Arboretum, this picnic area is nestled amongst a variety of trial plantation species. The area contains a small number of picnic tables and access to the Conservator’s Walk.

Please leave the picnic areas as you find them and remember to take all rubbish with you when you leave.

Horse RidingForests provide opportunities for enjoyable riding in a relaxed environment. Permits and fees apply when riding horses in the forest. Daily, weekly and annual permits are available from the Wirrabara Forest Information Centre.

The network of existing fire tracks in plantation pine areas is available for riding. There are currently no marked horse riding trails located in the Bundaleer Forest Reserve. Please avoid picnic areas.

Consider the forest trail code on multiple use trails as you may encounter cyclists and walkers during your ride.

Using clean feed limits the chances of weeds spreading. Please remove all manure and feed upon departure.

Forest Activities & EventsOrganised competitions and events are held in Bundaleer Forest Reserve. These require the submission of an event application, which are approved on a case-by-case basis. Such events may include orienteering, mountain biking, school camps and organised motorsports.

Multiple Use TrailsWalking, cycling and horse riding are all popular activities in Bundaleer Forest Reserve. The Heysen and Mawson trails both pass through the Bundaleer Forest Reserve.

Within Bundaleer Forest Reserve, there are two multi-use trails and two short walks. For more information regarding the extensive trail and fire track network within Bundaleer Forest Reserve, please refer to the map or contact the Wirrabara Forest Information Centre.

• Consider other users. Cyclists give way to walkers and both must give way to horse riders. Courtesy is the key.

• Avoid steep muddy or loose trails and surfaces, where the tracks you leave behind can channel rainwater and cause erosion.

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It is an offence to cut down or damage any living or standing vegetation, or to remove any timber from a forest reserve without a permit.