Friends’ Tips: Lincoln National Park
If you’ve ever explored the vast coastal beauty that is South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, you’ve likely witnessed the hard work of Jim and his team - Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula!
Jim has been a member for 17 years and is now the group’s secretary. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, he helps care for Lincoln National Park in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service. From revegetation to walking trail maintenance, their efforts protect native plants and wildlife while improving the experience for visitors.
We had a chat with Jim to learn more about the great work that the Friends group does as well as get the top tips for visiting Lincoln National Park!
Right now the Friends are busy with:
- Revegetating a 15-hectare fenced enclosure within the Park with local native species propagated by members
- Rehabilitating the sheoak grassy woodlands at Wanna Flats
- Controlling the spread of woody weed Polygala
Why Jim loves volunteering
“I enjoy working alongside people with similar interests on projects where we can see real results. Restoring native vegetation is very rewarding. Our working bees usually finish with a BBQ or BYO lunch, which makes it a social and enjoyable day out.”
Notable achievements by the Friends over the years
- creating, mapping and maintaining the walking trails across Lincoln National Park
- revegetating areas once cleared for farming
- removing weeds from campgrounds and popular visitor areas
The perfect day in Lincoln National park
“Pack a picnic lunch or portable BBQ and a thermos of coffee, drive on the sealed road to Stamford Day Visitor Area, with a hike up to the historic monument on Stamford Hill, followed by a picnic lunch in the shelters at Stamford and then a beach stroll or dip at September Beach, Taylors Landing or Stamford Beach. If it is Spring, you can have a go at orchid hunting and other wildflower observing in the Park.”
Jim’s hidden gems of Lincoln National Park
- Memory Cove for a wilderness experience.
- September Beach, for camping, swimming, bush hikes and fishing from the rocks
- Stamford Beach and Hill climb
- Wanna Lookout, for spectacular views of the wild southern ocean
Want to join your local Friends of Parks and Nature Group?
The Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks is one of 150+ Friends of Parks and Nature groups dedicated to protecting various areas within our beautiful state. With over 5,000 members, consisting of all ages and backgrounds, these groups care for native plants and animals, maintain walking trails, restore habitats and help look after parks across the state. If you'd like to get involved with your community, find your local Friends group here!
Park of the Month
Throughout September, lower Eyre Peninsula Parks are being celebrated as the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Park of the Month. There are lots of events and activities to get involved in, find them here!
Come say "Hi!" at the Friends event on Sunday 21 September
All are welcome to join in on the Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks Beach Clean-up and 30th Anniversary event as part of Park of the Month events. There'll be a beach clean-up at Stamford Beach, along with presentations and a free barbecue to follow! Find out more here.
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