Panoramic view from Cleland Wildlife Park overlooking the Adelaide Hills and city skyline, with a flock of birds flying above a dense canopy of trees under a partly cloudy sky

Prescribed burn at Horsnell Gully

Date posted: 12 May 2026

A prescribed burn is planned at Horsnell Gully Conservation Park in the Adelaide Hills on Wednesday, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at midday and is likely to be completed by 3pm. Flames and smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

  • The area to be burnt is 3.7 hectares.
  • It is in the south-east corner of the park around the Rockdale Hill Track and extends onto private land. The burn area is bordered by Coach Road to the north.
  • This is a landscape and property protection burn.
  • Smoke may be visible from Coach Road.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe.

NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the Prescribed Burns website page.

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