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5 top reasons to plant South Australian natives in your garden
04 Mar. 2026 4 min read
5 fascinating medicinal plants to discover in Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Garden of Health
Expand your flora-midable knowledge this World Wildlife Day and discover the fascinating history of medicinal plants.
03 Mar. 2026 5 min read
A fine art: How we care for the Botanic Garden during Fringe, Festival season
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.
02 Mar. 2026 5 min read
Friends’ tips: Friends of Coorong National Park
Discover local tips, hidden gems and volunteer stories from Friends of Coorong National Park.
01 Mar. 2026 5 min read
The last resort: Vulnerable native mammals thriving on island safe haven
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.
23 Feb. 2026 3 min read
100 years of wonder below: Celebrate a century of exploring Kelly Hill Caves
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.
23 Feb. 2026 3 min read
5 great shows to catch in South Australia’s parks, gardens and heritage sites this festival season
Mad March is almost here, when Adelaide comes alive with colour, creativity and world-class events.
20 Feb. 2026 3 min read
After the fire: welcome back to Deep Creek National Park
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.
17 Feb. 2026 3 min read
How to spend a day in South Australia’s Coorong National Park
17 Feb. 2026 7 min read
How to volunteer in nature on Kangaroo Island
Say hi to the friendly faces of the five Friends of Park and Nature inc. volunteer groups that keep our natural spaces on Kangaroo Island beautiful.
09 Feb. 2026 6 min read
Your guide to Kangaroo Island’s most famous lighthouses
South Australia’s national parks visitors sure love lighthouses – here are three of the best on Kangaroo Island.
06 Feb. 2026 8 min read
Top 10 native animals to have as pets in South Australia
Dogs and cats make great pets, but so, too, can native animals. Here are 10 native animals that make popular pets in SA.
04 Feb. 2026 16 min read
Your ultimate guide to Kangaroo Island
Looking for a world class nature-based experience? Look no further than Kangaroo Island.
03 Feb. 2026 4 min read
Discover a 20-year wetland restoration success story on SA’s Limestone Coast
From paddock to thriving wetland, Pick Swamp, within Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, has undergone an amazing transformation in just two decades.
02 Feb. 2026 7 min read
Welcome to Kauwi-marnirla–Field River, Adelaide’s newest conservation park
Ever wondered how a conservation park is formed and what it means for the area? Get to know Adelaide’s newest park, Kauwi-marnirla–Field River Conservation Park. Learn about how it came to be, and what its future looks like.
28 Jan. 2026 4 min read
Your guide to visiting the Nullarbor and seeing the Bunda Cliffs
Are you planning to drive the iconic Nullarbor? Here’s everything you need to know to see the Nullarbor’s stunning Bunda Cliffs and how to stay safe while experiencing a true wilderness adventure.
21 Jan. 2026 5 min read
5 top parks for stargazing in South Australia
Stargazers have been treated to a constellation of spectacular displays of Aurora Australis in the past couple of years. But if you missed them, don’t worry – South Australia’s night sky continues to be an astronomical delight!
21 Jan. 2026 5 min read
How to nominate a place for State Heritage protection in South Australia
South Australia’s heritage tells the story of our shared history, helping us to understand where we’ve come from, where we are today, and where we are headed as a community.
20 Jan. 2026 5 min read