Talisker Conservation Park

Park Conservation park protecting coastal wetlands and woodlands

Talisker Conservation Park on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula protects coastal cliffs and the ruins of the 19th-century Talisker mine; walkers visit for coastal trails, heritage ruins and wildflower displays.

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Talisker Conservation Park
Talisker Conservation Park, near Ardrossan/Talisker, South Australia
-35.6233, 138.1562

How to Get to Talisker Conservation Park #

Accessible by car from Adelaide via the Southern Expressway and local roads; check local council or park signage for exact entrances and parking.

Tips for Visiting Talisker Conservation Park #

  • Trailheads can be muddy after rain-check local park reports before setting out.
  • Look for the remnant native vegetation and geological outcrops that are easy to miss from the road.
  • Bring a camera with a telephoto lens: the park is good for distant coastline and birdlife photography.

Best Time to Visit Talisker Conservation Park #

Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and better conditions for coastal walks and wildlife observation.

Spring
September-November · 10-22°C
Wildflowers and cooler days; pleasant for hiking.
Autumn
March-May · 12-25°C
Milder temperatures for walking and coastal observation.

Weather & Climate near Talisker Conservation Park #

Climate

Talisker Conservation Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (776 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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