Belair National Park
Facts and practical information
Belair National Park is a protected area in Belair, South Australia, 9 kilometres south of Adelaide city centre; it covers an area of 835 hectares. It was proclaimed in 1891 and was the first national park in South Australia, second in Australia and the tenth in the world. The national park lies within the Adelaide Hills and Mitcham council area, and forms part of a chain of protected areas located along the Adelaide Hills Face Zone. The national park is administered by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Tawny frogmouth
The tawny frogmouth is a distinctive bird native to Australia, often mistaken for an owl due to its similar appearance and nocturnal habits. Belonging to the genus Podargus, it shares some traits with owls but remains a unique species.
Birds
Tiliqua rugosa
The Tiliqua rugosa, commonly known as the shingleback skink or bobtail, is a distinctive blue-tongued skink native to Australia. These lizards are easily identifiable by their slow movement, heavily armored bodies, and short, stumpy tails that closely resemble their...
Reptiles
Southern brown tree frog
The southern brown tree frog, also known as the brown tree frog, whistling tree frog, or Ewing's tree frog, is an intriguing species native to Australia. You can primarily find these frogs in southern Victoria, eastern South Australia, southern New South Wales, as well...
Amphibians
Southern Brown Bandicoot, Quenda
The Southern Brown Bandicoot, also known as the quenda in Southwestern Australia, is an endearing small marsupial characterized by its short nose. First described by George Shaw in 1797, the species has undergone taxonomic revisions, with the most recent...
Mammals
South Australia