Finniss Conservation Park
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Finniss Conservation Park South Australia |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
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Finniss in Easter 2007
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 Finniss Conservation Park
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| Nearest town or city | Mount Compass |
| Coordinates | 35°19′12″S 138°41′37″E / 35.32000°S 138.69361°ECoordinates: 35°19′12″S 138°41′37″E / 35.32000°S 138.69361°E |
| Established | 29 January 1976 |
| Area | 123 hectares (300 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Finniss Conservation Park is a protected area located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia near the town of Mount Compass. This park is close to Mount Magnificent Conservation Park and has the Heysen Trail running along its western side. This is the only walking track through the park.
Vegetation varies from open woodlands to pasture. Views over the Finniss Valley can be obtained from a high, rocky plateau on the western side of the park. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.
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