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Geographic overview of surrounding marine reserves and coastal protected lands

Regional Protected Areas and Marine Landscapes Near Western Eyre Marine Park

Trace the broader geographic network of protected marine environments surrounding Western Eyre Marine Park. This map-based perspective illustrates the spatial distribution of offshore reserves along the Great Australian Bight, providing context for the regional configuration of marine protected areas across South Australian waters.

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marine parkCommonwealth watersGreat Australian Bightoffshore oceancontinental shelf

A large offshore marine park in the Great Australian Bight, protecting deep Bight waters south of South Australia.

Western Eyre Marine Park

Western Eyre Marine Park is a marine protected area located in the Great Australian Bight, lying in Commonwealth waters south of South Australia and well offshore from the Eyre Peninsula. Established in December 2012, it forms part of Australia's broader network of marine parks and is administered by the Director of National Parks. The reserve covers a substantial offshore area, making it one of the larger marine parks in the South-West Marine Park Network. The park is organized into three management zones with different levels of protection, including a marine national park zone and other zones that allow a mix of conservation and regulated use. Its position in the Bight places it in the path of productive cool-water marine systems along the southern Australian continental shelf, where nutrient-rich upwelling waters support distinctive ocean life. Together with the neighbouring Great Australian Bight Marine Park further west, it helps anchor marine conservation across this vast stretch of southern Australian ocean.

Location
Australia
Park type
Marine protected area
Established
2012
Area
57,946 km²
Western Eyre Marine Park Geography
Regional park map

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Nearby parks around Western Eyre Marine Park

This regional map shows the same 20 nearby parks ranked below around Western Eyre Marine Park. Select a ranked marker to highlight that park’s boundary where boundary data is available.
Reference park: Western Eyre Marine ParkRanked nearby park20 nearby parks shown
20 nearby parks

Geographic proximity and regional park comparisons across southern waters

Parks and Protected Areas Near Western Eyre Marine Park

Explore ranked protected areas located geographically near Western Eyre Marine Park based on direct boundary separation and spatial proximity. Reviewing these surrounding marine environments and regional landscapes provides structured context for comparing offshore conservation zones across the continental shelf.
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 61 km away#1 closest

Southeast

Greenly Island Conservation Park: Geography and Protected Nature Reserve Map

Island protected area off the South Australian Eyre Peninsula.

This offshore nature reserve preserves an exposed, rocky island environment in the Southern Ocean. As a protected area for marine mammal haul-out sites, it provides a unique look at isolated coastal terrain and strict conservation management along the western shoreline of South Australia.

Area
1.68 km²
Established
1967
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Lowland
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 76 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Cap Island Conservation Park: Nature Reserve and Offshore Marine Habitat in South Australia

Coastal granite island and protected seabird breeding landscape.

Situated off the coast of the Eyre Peninsula, Cap Island Conservation Park is a protected nature reserve serving as a critical sanctuary for pinnipeds and nesting seabirds. Its unique geological profile, featuring a granite base and calcarenite cap, creates a rugged offshore environment shaped by marine erosion and salt-tolerant vegetation. The reserve highlights the significance of isolated island ecosystems within the broader geography of South Australia.

Area
0.09 km²
Established
1967
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Lowland
National parkSouth Australia
About 78 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Coffin Bay National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in South Australia

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional geography of this national park.

Coffin Bay National Park presents a distinct protected landscape within South Australia, offering a valuable point of entry for geographic discovery. This page details the park's national park designation and its mapped territory, crucial for understanding its role in Australia's atlas of natural areas. Delve into the park's specific geographic context and the outlines of its protected lands, providing a clear picture of its landscape within the state's broader terrain.

Area
309.76 km²
Established
1982
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 126 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Dakalanta Sanctuary: A Private Wildlife Reserve on the Northern Eyre Peninsula

Mapped regional geography and conservation habitat profiles

Dakalanta Sanctuary provides a significant example of private land conservation in South Australia. Covering 130 square kilometres of low hills and stabilized dunes, this reserve focuses on restoring native vegetation after past pastoral use. The area is vital for safeguarding semi-arid habitats like mallee woodlands, playing an active role in regional biodiversity protection and habitat connectivity.

Area
130 km²
Established
2002
Relief
Upland
Access
Access unknown
Protected areaSouth Australia
About 131 km away#5 closest

North

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
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 131 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Cocata Conservation Park: Eyre Peninsula Protected Wildlife Reserve and Landscape Map

Geographic overview of South Australian conservation lands.

Cocata Conservation Park encompasses a vast semi-arid expanse on the Eyre Peninsula, characterized by gently undulating plains, calcrete-capped terrain, and open salt flats. Gain insights into the physical geography and habitat distribution of this important South Australian wildlife reserve through detailed regional mapping.

Area
167.62 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
VI
Scope
Terrestrial
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 132 km away#7 closest

East

Hincks Conservation Park: Protected Wildlife Reserve in South Australia

Mapping regional biodiversity and conservation landscapes

Hincks Conservation Park functions as a key protected area within the semi-arid coastal hinterland of the Eyre Peninsula. This reserve preserves an essential fragment of native vegetation against a surrounding backdrop of agricultural development. The site highlights the importance of managed land corridors in maintaining ecological connectivity across the central-eastern reaches of South Australia.

Area
8.78 km²
Established
1941
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 136 km away#8 closest

North

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
National parkSouth Australia
About 143 km away#9 closest

Southeast

Lincoln National Park National Park: Mapped Protected Area and Geographic Landscape Identity

South Australia's protected landscape with detailed park boundaries.

Gain a comprehensive atlas perspective on Lincoln National Park, a designated national park in South Australia. This resource details the park's mapped boundaries, offering clear geographic context and highlighting its role as a protected landscape. Understand its place within the regional geography of South Australia, providing essential data for landscape exploration and atlas-based research.

Area
216.38 km²
Established
1941
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 146 km away#10 closest

Southeast

Kathai Conservation Park: Protected Wildlife Reserve on the Eyre Peninsula

Mapping the Uley catchment basin and mallee forest terrain

Kathai Conservation Park serves as a crucial protected landscape in South Australia, anchored by the prominent Northside Hill. The reserve maintains critical habitat for coastal white mallee and rare vegetation within the wider Uley catchment basin, showcasing how small protected areas sustain regional ecological diversity.

Area
0.81 km²
Established
1985
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 170 km away#11 closest

North

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
National parkSouth Australia
About 181 km away#12 closest

Northeast

Gawler Ranges National Park: South Australia's Mapped Protected National Landscape

Explore the geography and protected area context of this national park.

Gawler Ranges National Park stands as a significant protected area within the geographic expanse of South Australia. Designated as a national park, it offers valuable insights into Australia's conservation landscapes and regional geography. Users can explore its mapped boundaries and understand its unique role within the national park system, making it a key point for structured geographic study and atlas-based discovery of protected lands.

Area
1,628.75 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
VI
Relief
Mountain
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 184 km away#13 closest

North

Gawler Ranges Conservation Park: Mallee Landscapes and Regional Protected Areas

Semi-arid habitat and rocky terrain of South Australia

Gawler Ranges Conservation Park protects a core area of tree mallee woodland and rocky rises near the southern fringe of the Gawler Ranges. This wildlife reserve serves as an essential anchor for regional biodiversity on the Eyre Peninsula, offering a look at the arid-adapted vegetation and weathered geological structures that define this remote section of South Australia.

Area
154.8 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
VI
Relief
Upland
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 186 km away#14 closest

Northeast

Darke Range Conservation Park: A Protected Woodland Sanctuary in South Australia

Geographic landscape and regional habitat exploration

Located near Darke Peak, this wildlife reserve safeguards threatened native peppermint gum woodland. The park functions as an ecologically significant pocket of intact vegetation, providing a window into the natural ridge terrain of the Eyre Peninsula that remains distinct from the surrounding rural land.

Area
6.93 km²
Established
1985
IUCN
VI
Relief
Mountain
State or regional parkSouth Australia
About 187 km away#15 closest

Northeast

Corrobinnie Hill Conservation Park: Mapped Protected Landscapes and Geological Features

A remote conservation site on the Eyre Peninsula

Corrobinnie Hill Conservation Park protects an exceptional granite outcrop that stands as a natural monument within the South Australian landscape. The site is characterized by its weathered rock formations and its geographic connection to the broader Pinkawillinie conservation estate, offering insight into the geological diversity of remote Eyre Peninsula pastoral country.

Area
2.08 km²
Established
1983
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 197 km away#16 closest

Northeast

Carappee Hill Conservation Park: Atlas and Geographic Protected Area Profile

Nature reserve geography and Eyre Peninsula landscape context

Carappee Hill Conservation Park covers 8.5 square kilometres of rocky, elevated terrain in the locality of Darke Peak. As a designated conservation area and IUCN Category III site, it serves as a critical refuge for native vegetation, providing a clear map of protected landform heritage in central South Australia.

Area
8.5 km²
Established
1973
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
A pale, abstract watercolor painting showing rolling green hills, trees, and a light sky against a white background.
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 197 km away#17 closest

Northeast

Caralue Bluff Conservation Park: A Protected Nature Reserve on the Eyre Peninsula

Mapping regional landscape integrity in South Australia

Caralue Bluff Conservation Park encompasses a 21.5 square kilometre tract of land in South Australia, acting as a crucial element of the Eyre Peninsula landscape. Named for the nearby Caralue Bluff landform, this nature reserve safeguards essential bushland habitats within a highly developed rural setting. Analyze the park boundaries and terrain characteristics to better appreciate its function as a conserved natural refuge.

Area
21.57 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
VI
Scope
Terrestrial
Wildlife reserveSouth Australia
About 221 km away#18 closest

Northeast

Heggaton Conservation Park: A Protected Wildlife Reserve on the Eyre Peninsula

Mapping the semi-arid mallee woodlands of South Australia

Heggaton Conservation Park is a key wildlife reserve in South Australia that safeguards extensive mallee forest and Melaleuca shrubland. This protected area provides an essential, relatively undisturbed habitat for Malleefowl and various rare plant species within the broader Eyre Peninsula landscape.

Area
64.76 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
A horizontal watercolor illustration of a coastal landscape with pale pink water, green marshy shorelines, and distant soft blue hills against a white background.
Nature reserveSouth Australia
About 235 km away#19 closest

East

Franklin Harbor Conservation Park: Coastal Nature Reserve and Eyre Peninsula Protected Geography

Coastal conservation park and island habitat system in South Australia

This nature reserve protects rare mangrove and samphire flat associations along the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula. The geography encompasses a sheltered peninsula and four islands within the harbor, forming an essential maritime habitat for seabirds and reptiles in the South Australian coastal landscape.

Area
13.56 km²
Established
1976
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Lowland
Marine protected areaSouth Australia
About 246 km away#20 closest

Southeast

Western Kangaroo Island Marine Park: Geographic Profile and Protected Marine Environment

South Australian marine geography and protected seafloor zones.

Western Kangaroo Island Marine Park guards a vital swath of the continental shelf and upper slope in South Australia. The protected area features a unique submerged ancient coastline and deep nutrient-rich waters that support diverse marine ecological processes within the Spencer Gulf Shelf Province.

Area
2,335.31 km²
Established
2012
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Distance methodology

Geographic measurements, not driving distances

How nearby park distances are calculated

Distances use park boundaries whenever the available geometry allows it. When one or both boundaries are missing, the mapped park locations provide a clearly labelled estimate. Every value represents straight-line geographic separation and does not use roads or routing.

Boundary distance

Calculated between the nearest points of both park boundaries.

Location-to-boundary estimate

Estimated from one mapped park location to the nearest boundary of the other park.

Mapped-location estimate

Estimated between the mapped locations of both parks.

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Explore the Mapped Protected Landscapes of Western Eyre Marine Park

Continue your geographic discovery of the Great Australian Bight by examining the zoning and underwater terrain of Western Eyre Marine Park. This MoriAtlas entry provides a structured look at the marine protected area system and its significance to the continental shelf environment of South Australia.

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