(Ngunya Yarta, meaning Place of Joy)
Ngunya Yarta / Clonlea Reserve is located on the banks of the North Para River at Willaston. The large recreation reserve is a popular location for the local community and visitors to the area.
The reserve is home to the Gawler Skate Park and scooter track, playground, barbeque facilities, tennis courts, native garden, public art, picnic areas, as well as the Gawler Dog Park. The area includes many walking trails and is home to an abundance of native plants and wildlife.
Early records give an account of Corroborees that took place in this area. The scenic reserve is still used today for gatherings, events, and celebrations.
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It is important to note that the Gawler branded signage displaying the Gawler logo and date est. 1839, is in reference to the establishment of the Town of Gawler itself. We acknowledge that the Adelaide Plains region, including the land that is now known as the Town of Gawler, has been occupied by the Kaurna people for many thousands of years.