What are the top activities at The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park near Melrose?

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At The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park near Melrose, outdoor enthusiasts can rough it with no designated campsites—instead, campers can choose their own secluded spot to pitch a tent or swag among the park’s steep ranges. The 10-kilometre Dutchmans Stern Hike invites bushwalkers to explore scrubland and rugged open woodland to see views of Spencer Gulf and Lake Torrens. Spot red kangaroos and chest­nut-rumped heathwren among the sugar gums and white cypress-pines, then settle into a campground right outside the park. You can also explore different options for camping near Melrose on Hipcamp.

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