| Mud Islands Game Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
| Location | South Australia |
| Nearest city | Goolwa |
| Coordinates | 35°33′52″S139°0′4″E / 35.56444°S 139.00111°E /-35.56444; 139.00111 |
| Area | 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi)[2] |
| Established | 21 November 1968[3] |
| Governing body | Department for Environment and Water |
Mud Islands Game Reserve is aprotected area inSouth Australia covering ten islands at the southern side ofLake Alexandrina about 19 kilometres (12 miles) south-east ofGoolwa. The game reserve is described as providing "an ideal habitat for water birds, particularly waterfowl" and that "duck shooting is permitted during open season".[4][5][6] Since 2000, the game reserve has been located within the boundaries of the gazetted locality,Coorong.[7]
The game reserve is classified as anIUCN Category VI protected area.[1] In 1980, it was listed on the now-defunctRegister of the National Estate.[5]
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