About this campsite

Boonarga Cactoblastis Memorial Hall Rest Area is a unique site that honors a tiny hero of the Aussie agricultural world - the Cactoblastis Moth. In the 1920s, this moth managed to control the spread of the Prickly Pear, an invasive plant that wreaked havoc on the local flora within Australia. Initially introduced for ornamental purposes, this plant quickly spread beyond control, impacting large areas of land, rendering them unfit for farming or grazing. However, the introduction of the Cactoblastis Moth in 1925 revolutionized the battle against the Prickly Pear. In just 10 years, this moth had decimated over 90% of the Prickly Pear population. The memorial hall rest area is the perfect spot to learn about this significant event in Australian agricultural history. Visit and honor this tiny moth that had a colossal impact on shaping the rural landscape of Australia! Grow your knowledge and appreciate this impressive ecological battle victory.