Big Rock Nature Reserve

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

05353

Location

Caves Rd Dunsborough

Location Details

2 km south west of Dunsborough on the south side of Caves Road

Other Name(s)

Nature Reserve 28665

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Statement of Significance

Nature Reserve 28665 and Big Rock Nature Reserve has cultural heritage significance for its aesthetic value as a mainly undisturbed natural environment. Its scientific significance is also attributed to the large variety of native flora and fauna that exist in the reserves.

Physical Description

The reserves cover an area of 82 ha. and contain a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Big Rock nature reserve contains a landmark rock outcrop. Nature Reserve 28665 and Big Rock Nature Reserve comprise mainly undisturbed natural environments.

Place Type

Landscape

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve
Original Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve

Historic Themes

General Specific
OTHER Other Sub-Theme

Creation Date

17 Feb 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

08 Feb 2017

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