Dingley Dell Conservation Park
Set in the idyllic bush setting of Dingley Dell Conservation Park is the former home of one of Australia's famous poets.
The eccentric and talented Adam Lindsay Gordon lived at Dingley Dell from 1864 until 1867. It was during his stay that his first poem was published outside of a newspaper or magazine. Success continued, with the number of his published works increasing between 1865 and 1867.
Take a guided tour through Dingley Dell cottage which is now a museum. Displays depict the Adam Lindsay Gordon's life and works, and the history of the cottage.
Location
Dingley Dell Conservation Park is located 30km south of Mount Gambier or 407km south east of Adelaide. Access is via Port MacDonnell Road.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dingley Dell Cottage is open 10am-4pm daily (except Christmas day) and other times by appointment. Guided tours are available.
Contact Us
DEWNR Mount Gambier office - Phone: (+61 8) 8738 2221
Dingley Dell Cottage - Phone: (+61 8) 8738 2221
Important Information
This park may be closed on days of extreme fire danger.
Further Information
Dingley Dell Conservation Park - Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage brochure (648kb pdf)
The Tattler - Edition 12 (3.1mb pdf)
Parks Guide - Limestone Coast (904kb pdf)
