Granite Island Recreation Park is a protected area including all of Granite Island which is about 0.6 kilometres (0.37 miles) south-east of Victor Harbor in South Australia and about 120 kilometres (75 miles) south of Adelaide. It is reported as being 'the most visited park in South Australia'.[5] It was proclaimed in 1999 under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 and is categorised as an IUCN Category IV protected area.[1][3]
| Granite Island Recreation Park South Australia | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
Causeway leading to Granite Island from Victor Harbor | |
Granite Island Recreation Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Victor Harbor[2] |
| Coordinates | 35°33′51″S 138°37′49″E[1] |
| Established | 30 September 1999[3] |
| Area | 26 hectares (64 acres)[4] |
| Visitation | 700,000 |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| Website | Granite Island Recreation Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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