Bundaleer Forest Reserve
Bundaleer
FOREST
Bundaleer Forest, just 9km south of
Jamestown, has been a picnicking
destination for generations of locals.
Today, it is becoming increasingly well
known as a place to walk and cycle.
Natural Beauty
Bundaleer Forest is one of the nation’s
most beautiful forests, courtesy of
the vast diversity of exotic and native
species planted by foresters in the 1870s
in their bid to find the most suitable
timber plantation tree.
The forest is glorious all year round, but
the most striking time to visit Bundaleer
is in autumn, when the foliage of
the maples, oaks, elms and poplars
graduates from summer greens to hues
of yellow, red, orange and lime.
In winter and spring, immerse yourself
in the beauty of towering trees and lush
green undergrowth. In summer, the
Maple Walk provides a shady haven.
Explore Heritage Buildings
Other Activities
Bundaleer, a South Australian Heritage
Icon, remains rich with the heritage of
its early days, with many of its buildings
restored and heritage listed.
Bundaleer Forest is also ideal for
orienteering, rogaining (the sport of
long distance cross-country navigation),
geo-caching, bird watching, horse
riding and exploring flora and fauna and
photography.
Visit the home of the first Conservator of
Forests in South Australia, 19th century
tree planting enthusiast, Scotsman John
Ednie Brown.
Visit Curnow’s Hut, the home of
Bundaleer Forest’s first nurseryman
William Curnow, who invented
‘tubestock’ using cut bamboo to nurture
his seedlings.
Walking & Cycling
Whether you like a gentle stroll,
invigorating hike or pushing pedals
you’ll find a trail that suits you.
Relax in the picturesque picnic ground
surrounded by century old gums.
Bring a picnic lunch. In winter, enjoy a
campfire or barbecue.
The whole family will enjoy the
gentle Maple Walk and the interactive
Sculpture Walk.
For the more adventurous try the Scenic
and Conservator’s Trails which take
around 1.5 hours.
More walks information opposite page.
Accommodation
Mawson & Heysen Trails
Stay overnight at the Conservator’s Hut
or the Bundaleer Sport & Rec hall where
kitchen facilities make catering easy.
For bookings phone John: 8664 0979
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Scenic sections of the Mawson and
Heysen trails traverse the forest for
the more serious cycling or hiking
enthusiast.
Most days you’ll see kangaroos and
euros, and sometimes an echidna.
Listen for kookaburras and spot a
brightly coloured Mallee Ringneck.
Sporting Facilities
A recreation and sporting ground
(featuring a well-maintained cricket oval,
newly resurfaced synthetic tennis courts
and a hall for hire) is adjacent the picnic
ground.
A golf course takes pride of place at the
northern end of the reserve.
Trail Rides in the Forest
The KTM Trail Rides are held annually (in
August) in the magnificent Bundaleer
Forest.
Riders experience open riding and ridge
riding which opens up amazing views
across beautiful valleys.
Phone: Gerry 0427 470 007,
www.find-n-trax.com.au