Australia’s first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), Nantawarrina was dedicated in 1998. The property covers 58,000 hectares on Adnyamathanha lands. It lies in rugged terrain between the Flinders and Gammon Ranges National Parks. The Nantawarrina IPA includes stunning limestone hills, siltstone flats, springs and waterholes. It is also home to the vulnerable yellow-footed rock wallaby.
In Adnyamathanha mythology, the elders tell the story of Arkuru, the huge rainbow serpent. Arkuru travelled into the gorges, forming the mountains and permanent waterholes.
The Nantawarrina Rangers' work:
- includes a focus on cultural and ecological conservation
- uses both traditional knowledge and modern land management practices.
After years of degradation through overfarming, the rangers are rehabilitating the country. This is being done by undertaking revegetation activities and feral animal control.
The Nipapanha Community with help from the rangers promote tourism by providing:
- campsite facilities
- access tracks
- signage
- cultural tours.
State: SA
Administration Organisation
Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation