Loch Luna Reserve is a
protected area covering the floodplain on the north side of the
River Murray in
South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
between the towns of
Kingston-on-Murray in the west and
Cobdogla in the east. It is located about east north-east of the
Adelaide city centre
Adelaide city centre (Kaurna: Tarndanya) is the inner city locality of Greater Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It is known by locals simply as "the City" or "Town" to distinguish it from Greater Adelaide and from the City of Ad ...
. It was proclaimed on 7 November 1985 with exception to a parcel of land known as Sugarloaf Hill within the boundaries of the game reserve which has been excluded from protection for the purpose of mining activity. The
Moorook Game Reserve
Moorook Game Reserve is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia covering the floodplain on the south side of the River Murray in the localities of Kingston-on-Murray and Moorook immediately south of the section of the S ...
immediately adjoins the game reserve's southern boundary. It and the Moorook Game Reserve are reported as providing "significant wildlife habitat and are popular recreation sites, particularly for river-based activities and camping". The game reserve is classified as an
IUCN Category VI protected area.
[ In 1989, it was listed on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate.]
See also
*Duck hunting in South Australia Duck hunting is an outdoor recreational activity practised under a permit system in the Australian state of South Australia. Licensed shooters hunt using shotguns and dogs, and are provided with permits issued by the Department of Environment and Wa ...
* Riverland Biosphere Reserve
References
External links
Loch Luna and Moorook Game ReservesLoch Luna Game Reserve brochureLoch Luna Game Reserve webpage on protected planet
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Game reserves of South Australia
Protected areas established in 1985
1985 establishments in Australia
South Australian places listed on the defunct Register of the National Estate
Murray River