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.
Talisker Conservation Park at a Glance#
Address: Talisker Conservation Park, near Ardrossan/Talisker, South Australia
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.
Weather & Climate near Talisker Conservation Park#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 14° - 23° | 19° | 26 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 19 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 14° - 22° | 18° | 34 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 19° | 15° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 16° | 13° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 13° | 11° | 110 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 13° | 7° | 123 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 13° | 10° | 108 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 15° | 12° | 82 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 34 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 33 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
