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Discover the stories that made us

The high quality (agri)cultural landscapes of the Mount Lofty Ranges are the result of Aboriginal culture, colonial influence and a collective ability to adapt, innovate and evolve

The Wakefield Plan

South Australia was the first place in the world to be colonised under the “systematic colonisation” model that became known as the Wakefield Plan.

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The 80 Acre Lot

When the South Australia Act was passed in 1834, it required £35,000 worth of land sales to finance the establishment of the colony.

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The Case for World Heritage

The Mount Lofty Ranges World Heritage Bid seeks the preservation of a landscape layered with echoes of the past – from the rich and continuing cultures of First Nations peoples, through systemic colonisation based on Utopian ideals, to a thriving modern society.

UNESCO World Heritage status would position the Mount Lofty Ranges as a location of global significance. World Heritage sites are places of special importance, representing unique and valuable examples of humanity’s cultural and natural heritage.

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Unique cultures and key events have shaped our region over millennia

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