The “Friends of The Innamincka Reserves” was formed in May 1999 and is made up of people from all over Australia.

We provide voluntary assistance to the Ranger in caring for and promoting these Reserves to the public. The group

meets quarterly and we endeavour to have an annual ‘working bee’ at Innamincka. Members of the Friends Group enjoy

camping in the appropriate Reserve area whilst undertaking various tasks.

The Innamincka Regional Reserve: of 13,545 square kilometres was proclaimed in 1988. It is located in the far northeast

corner of South Australia It is located in one of the most arid areas of the world with an average annual rainfall of 172 mm

and an annual evaporation rate of 3600mm. It comprises extensive floodplains, wetlands, swamps, channels and both

ephemeral and permanent lakes, which derive from water flow events in Cooper Creek.

The Strzelecki Regional Reserve: of 8142 square kilometres, is southwest of Innamincka and proclaimed in 1991. The

major feature of this Reserve is the Cobbler Desert. The mostly dry Strzelecki Creek provides important breeding habitat

for many inland bird species.

The Coongie National Park: of 266 square kilometres, is 100 km northwest of Innamincka, and proclaimed in 2005. The

Park is listed under the Ramsar Convention. It features extensive wetlands and is important habitat and refuge for

waterbirds and other Fauna. Flood periods provide breeding conditions for many species

These Parks and Reserves are a great place for birdwatchers, photographers, nature lovers or those just wanting to relax

in an ideal setting.