Friends of the Park

The Friends of the Gawler Ranges National Park group has been established since 2003.

The main objectives of the Friends of the Park groups are to undertake physical park management tasks, fundraising projects, cultural and educational events and social activities.

The Friends of the Parks organisation is available for membership of any person regardless of age, gender, nationality, occupation and ability - there is something for everyone. Each group is self-supporting and members pay an annual subscription to continue the group's support.

The Friends of the Park scheme began in 1982 at the Ferguson Conservation Park. Since then this community spirit has spread state wide, and there are now 120 Friends groups with over 6000 participants. These participants contribute 37600 hours of work, which is worth $6.1 million annually.

Nation wide the long-term survival of the National Parks networks is becoming more depending on volunteer support, so come and join us - it's lots of fun!

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The Friends of the Gawler Ranges National Park group are currently working on restoring Pondanna Outstation. So far the building has had a new roof put on and the bathroom has been cemented. The next step involves replastering the inside and repainting the outside of the building. The group meets the last weekend of every month from April until October each year.

The group has also been successful in receiving grant monies of $2000 from the State Friends of the Park group, and $3000 from the local District Conservator, to aid in their activities.

For more information, or to join ($10 per household), contact Marilyn Scholz on phone: (08) 8680 2040