Good Living

Looking for a versatile venue near Adelaide with a difference? Just 25 minutes from the city, Belair National Park offers a unique natural setting for a wide range of occasions. 

H5 bird flu has been detected in wild birds and some wild mammals in South Australia, and you might be wondering what that means for you, your pets, backyard chooks and our native wildlife.

A section of South Australia’s premier walking track, the Heysen Trail, has been upgraded and reopened to the public, on a portion of land now added to Cudlee Creek Conservation Park in the Adelaide Hills. In celebration, we’ve put together eight fast facts to get your hiking toes itching. How much do you know about the Heysen Trail?

Concerned about H5 bird flu and wondering how you can help South Australia’s native birds? These 5 simple actions can make a real difference.

As spring brings with it the season of growth, State Flora is once again offering its popular ‘Grow to Order’ service.

Come along as Senior Ranger Brian Robins guides us through the best the area has to offer with tips and tricks to make the most of your experience. 

Planning a trip to the Limestone Coast? Be sure to check out Naracoorte Caves, one of South Australia’s most spectacular natural wonders.

Recently, DEW’s Marine Science Team headed deep into uncharted waters to undercover one of Australia’s most remote, and least understood, marine environments – The Great Australian Bight. 

Just a short drive from the city, Black Hill and Morialta Conservation parks are great for an easy bush escape, in surroundings that will make you feel like you’re miles from the big smoke. We asked ranger Callum Banks for his insider tips to help you make the most of your next visit. 

With hands-on expertise, First Nations people have been caring for Country in a professional capacity for decades as park rangers. Read on to discover the history of this reconciliation journey, which began more than 40 years ago on Adnyamathanha Country. 

First Nations readers are advised that this page contains an image which includes people who have died.

Learn all about the whales that visit South Australian shores and where, when and how to spot these magnificent creatures.

From caterpillars to possums, we share our gardens with a range of creatures that can seem pesky. But are they really the threat we think they are? Are they garden friend or foe? Here’s our verdict.