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Technical overview of protected coastal terrain, regional expanse, and natural features
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Fowlers Bay Conservation Park
Explore the geographic framework of Fowlers Bay Conservation Park, situated within the Mediterranean climate zone of South Australia. This profile details the 87.27 square kilometer boundary, focusing on coastal formations, dune systems, and specific landmarks including Cape Nuyts, Scott Point, and Mexican Hat.
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Great Australian Bightcoastal conservation parkSouth Australialimestone cliffssamphire flats
A coastal conservation park on the Great Australian Bight, protecting cliffs, dunes, and heritage whaling relics in remote South Australia.
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park is a protected area on the remote western coast of South Australia, fronting the Great Australian Bight within the gazetted locality of Fowlers Bay. The park lies in a transition zone where the arid Nullarbor and Eyre Peninsula landscapes meet a dramatic, cliff-backed southern coastline shaped by long marine exposure and onshore winds. The park's coastal and near-shore environments combine limestone cliffs, blowout dunes, samphire flats, and inland chenopod shrublands typical of the western Eyre region. This mosaic supports both marine-influenced species and the arid-zone fauna characteristic of the broader Bight coast, giving the park a distinct dual identity as both a coastal and outback conservation landscape. Within the park sits the historic Whale Bone Area and Point Fowler Look-Out Structure, listed on the South Australian Heritage Register for their archaeological significance. These sites connect the park's natural value to a tangible human history of shore-based whaling and maritime activity along the Bight, adding a cultural layer to an otherwise wild and sparsely inhabited stretch of coastline.
- Location
- Australia
- Park type
- Nature reserve
- Established
- 1993
- Area
- 87.3 km²
Location overview
Regional context and coastal protected area status across South Australia
Geographic Overview of Fowlers Bay Conservation Park in Australia
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park is situated within Australia and the regional jurisdiction of South Australia. Protected area records confirm its designated coastal status within the national geographic network.
- Countries
- Australia
- Regions
- South Australia
- Primary location
- South Australia
- Geographic setting
- Coastal
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and calculated spatial metrics
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide precise spatial context for exploring protected terrain boundaries. Accompanying factual panels detail recorded area measurements, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 96.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 101.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 31.8833° S
- Southernmost point
- 32.0302° S
- Easternmost point
- 132.4755° E
- Westernmost point
- 132.3291° E
- Geographic centre
- 31.9567° S, 132.3994° E
- North–south span
- 16.3 km
- East–west span
- 13.8 km
Terrain and natural features
Protected landscape terrain classifications and recorded coastal features
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Recorded lowland terrain classifications define the protected landscape alongside internal coastal features like Mexican Hat Beach and Cape Nuyts. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.
Selected named natural features
Rock formations
Mexican Hat
Capes
Cape Nuyts
Capes
Scott Point
Bays
Great Australian Bight
Environmental setting
Mediterranean climate profiles, coastal dunes, and lowland terrain features
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park Environmental Setting and Classification Data
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting across Fowlers Bay Conservation Park. Stored classifications connect recorded environmental categories to related atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Sparse forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Coast · Beach · Dunes
Habitat types
Coastal habitat · Shrubland
Park atlas
Compare adjacent coastal landscapes and regional nature reserves across South Australia
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Browse other parks near Fowlers Bay Conservation Park to examine related coastal environments, limestone cliffs, and arid shrublands across the western Eyre Peninsula. Comparing these adjacent protected landscapes provides a broader geographic view of the dramatic Great Australian Bight region.
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Chadinga Conservation Park: Coastal Dunes and Salt Lake Geography in South Australia
Remote protected dune systems and arid saline landscapes
Chadinga Conservation Park protects a significant stretch of coastal dune country west of Lake MacDonnell. This arid landscape, defined by salt lakes and mallee scrub, serves as a crucial habitat for rare species, offering a raw and undisturbed look at the coastal geography of the South Australian coastline.
- Area
- 118.54 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Lowland
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 28 km away#2 closest
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Boondina Conservation Park: Protected Landscapes and Regional Geography in South Australia
A remote nature reserve within the Yellabinna mallee woodland network.
Boondina Conservation Park is a 125 square kilometre nature reserve in far western South Australia. It forms part of the expansive Yellabinna Reserves, buffering semi-arid mallee woodland environments and supporting regional ecological processes. This IUCN Category VI area stands out for its co-management with the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation and its role as a preserved natural landscape where traditional land use continues.
- Area
- 125.55 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Lowland
Marine protected areaSouth Australia
31 km away#3 closest
Northwest
Great Australian Bight Marine National Park: Marine Protected Area Atlas and Geographic Context
Mapping the protected marine landscape of South Australia.
Delve into the geography and mapped boundaries of Great Australian Bight Marine National Park, a critical marine protected area located off the coast of South Australia. This resource provides an atlas-style view of the park, highlighting its geographic setting and significance as a protected marine environment. Understand the scope of this marine protected area and its place within the Australian geography, offering rich context for discovery and map exploration.
- Area
- 1,233.22 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II
- Access
- Access unknown
Marine protected areaSouth Australia
About 57 km away#4 closest
South
Murat Marine Park: Geography and Protected Marine Landscape of South Australia
Marine protected area atlas and bathymetric overview
Murat Marine Park represents an offshore sanctuary within the Great Australian Bight. This marine protected area features a blend of sediment-dominated shelf habitats and the submerged Yatala Reef, providing essential feeding grounds for diverse marine life. Explore the mapped territory and understand its placement within the wider South-west Marine Parks Network through a geographic and atlas-focused lens.
- Area
- 937.77 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
Nature reserveSouth Australia
183 km away#5 closest
Southeast
Eba Island Conservation Park: Coastal Landforms and Nature Reserve Geography in South Australia
A protected offshore sanctuary within Streaky Bay's coastal landscape.
Eba Island Conservation Park represents a key protected area within the coastal geography of South Australia. Composed primarily of calcarenite and limestone, the reserve features a diverse range of coastal landforms, including rugged jagged ridges, active blowholes, and sheltered coves, providing an essential habitat for seabird colonies.
- Area
- 1.34 km²
- Established
- 1966
- IUCN
- Ia
- Relief
- Lowland
Protected areaSouth Australia
191 km away#6 closest
Southeast
Cape Blanche Conservation Park: Eyre Peninsula Coastal Protected Landscape Map
Regional geography and conservation coastal terrain
Located on the remote western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, Cape Blanche Conservation Park serves as a dedicated sanctuary for coastal raptors and migratory birds. This protected area features a rugged intersection of limestone cliffs, sandy bays, and native coastal flora, providing an essential ecological corridor within the South Australian reserve system.
- Area
- 810 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- III
- Scope
- Terrestrial
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 206 km away#7 closest
Southeast
Calpatanna Waterhole Conservation Park: Protected Geography and Coastal Reserve Mapping
Nature reserve landscape within the South Australian Eyre Peninsula
Calpatanna Waterhole Conservation Park represents a specialized protected environment within South Australia. Centred on its namesake waterhole, the area preserves a distinctive mosaic of seasonal saline lagoons and hardy mallee eucalyptus scrub. This reserve highlights the ecological and geographic character of the Eyre Peninsula, where low undulating terrain supports unique, salt-adapted vegetation communities.
- Area
- 36.44 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- Ia
- Relief
- Lowland
Marine protected areaSouth Australia
About 213 km away#8 closest
West
Great Australian Bight Marine Park: Mapping South Australia Marine Conservation
Coastal cliffs, continental shelf, and marine whale sanctuaries
Examine the geographic framework of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park, where arid southern coastlines meet the deep, productive waters of the Southern Ocean. This protected marine region features a tiered design connecting state-managed coastal areas with extensive offshore commonwealth reserves, providing a comprehensive look at regional marine geography.
- Access
- Access unknown
- Scope
- Marine
- Water
- Water-dominated
- Forest
- No forest cover
MoriAtlas Explorer
Trace the Coastal Geography of Fowlers Bay Conservation Park
Continue exploring the protected boundaries and natural terrain of Fowlers Bay Conservation Park within the MoriAtlas geography database. Understand how this coastal reserve integrates limestone cliffs, dune fields, and heritage sites into the broader environmental mosaic of South Australia.
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