Good Living

Spending time in South Australia’s national parks is good for our health and wellbeing. Learn about some new resources that are helping to make our parks more welcoming and accessible for everyone.

South Australian native shrubs are brilliant for garden design and adapted to our climate. We’ve rounded up a dozen favourites, from low-lying beauties to substantial screening plants.

Rediscover the Murray River this April with some of these great Park of the Month Activities!

Gather Round is back in Adelaide for 2026 and this year, there’ll be plenty to explore beyond the stadium with great discounts at selected DEW attractions.

Think cliff-top sunsets, quiet riverbanks and red-rock ranges. These campgrounds are perfect for an autumn holiday reset in South Australia.

Is it a bird, is it a plane, no, it’s a…bat? And you may spot one in your neighbourhood so here’s everything you need to know.

Have you ever thought about building a frog pond in your garden? We chat with an Adelaide resident who’s lived with a thriving garden frog pond for eight years, and take you through the basics of making your own amphibian oasis. 

Get to know one of Australia’s most environmentally significant areas and the backdrop for the iconic Storm Boy.

Expand your flora-midable knowledge this World Wildlife Day and discover the fascinating history of medicinal plants. 

Festival season is upon us in Adelaide, and every year our vibrant parklands play host to a range of festivals and events, like the Adelaide Festival, Fringe Festival, and WOMADelaide.

Discover local tips, hidden gems and volunteer stories from Friends of Coorong National Park.

An archipelago off South Australia’s west coast is playing a vital role in the conservation of vulnerable mammal species, including the southern brown bandicoot and greater stick-nest rat, which recent surveys show are proving their resilience on the remote group of islands.

This year marks 100 years since curious locals first ventured into the caves, guided only by candlelight and a sense of adventure. And now, a century later, it’s your turn to follow in their footsteps.

Mad March is here, when Adelaide comes alive with colour, creativity and world-class events. 

Updated 2 March 2026

Just a few weeks after fire spread through its spectacular coastal scenery, much of Deep Creek National Park has reopened to the public, giving visitors a unique opportunity to visit and witness the very beginnings of the landscape’s recovery.