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5 treasures in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Visiting the Flinders? Explore like a pro with these tips from our park insiders.

09 Jul. 2025 4 min read

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Blue lakes, ancient caves: Your guide to Mount Gambier’s State Heritage Areas

A volcano, a blue lake, a sinkhole and a cave garden… it all sounds like the start of a great adventure story! This is your guide to exploring Mount Gambier’s State Heritage Areas.

07 Jul. 2025 8 min read

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Discover historic Beltana, a time capsule in the Flinders Ranges

If you holiday in the northern Flinders Ranges region, make time to visit Beltana, a lovingly preserved outback town full of history, including being the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

07 Jul. 2025 5 min read

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4 of South Australia’s waterfall-worthy national parks

Make the best of rainy weather and visit these wondrous SA waterfalls.

05 Jul. 2025 3 min read

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Handy tips for collecting firewood

Keep the home fires burning, but make sure you collect your firewood the right way. Here’s how, and why it matters.

04 Jul. 2025 3 min read

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Rain or Shine: Why Adelaide’s botanic gardens are a must-visit this winter

Winter is a special time of year at the botanic gardens. Here’s how to make the most of it.

27 Jun. 2025 2 min read

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What to do if there’s a bat in your house

Now’s the time that bats are hibernating. Find out what to do if one tries to roost in your house this winter.

25 Jun. 2025 3 min read

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Your guide to discovering the Flinders Ranges this winter

Planning a winter getaway? Don’t let the weather stop your national parks adventures! Now is the perfect time to hike, explore and unwind in the ancient heart of South Australia’s outback.

23 Jun. 2025 5 min read

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Everything you need to know about visiting Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park

From the air or from the ground, you don’t want to miss seeing how rain has breathed new life into the usually arid Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.

20 Jun. 2025 8 min read

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Four ways to warm up your home but not the planet this winter

Don’t despair – you can keep warm and be kind to the environment at the same time. Here’s how to do it this winter.

19 Jun. 2025 3 min read

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Paws for thought: How to enjoy nature with your dog, responsibly

If you’re a dog lover and want to do the right thing for the environment, read on.... even the most responsible dog owners can learn new tricks!

18 Jun. 2025 6 min read

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How to tell if you’ve got a pesky mouse or a native antechinus in your house

Got an uninvited house guest? Stop! Put down that mouse trap! Your little visitor may not be a mouse at all, but a native antechinus! And if it is, here’s what you need to do.

13 Jun. 2025 4 min read

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Everything you need to know about giant Australian cuttlefish in South Australia

Every winter tens of thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish congregate in SA. Learn where, why and how to swim with them.

12 Jun. 2025 6 min read

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Everything you need to know about cat registration in SA

Many of us know to register our dogs in South Australia, but did you know cats need to be registered as well?

12 Jun. 2025 3 min read

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How to spend a day in South Australia’s Morialta and Black Hill Conservation Parks

Want to make the most of your visit to these iconic parks that are next door to eachother? We’ve got you covered with this one-day itinerary!

11 Jun. 2025 4 min read

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Friends’ Tips: 5 Hidden treasures of Morialta and Black Hill conservation parks

Friends of Black Hill and Morialta share their favourite spots in these much loved Adelaide parks.

09 Jun. 2025 4 min read

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World Ocean Day 2025: Get to know South Australia’s oceans and why they matter!

Learn about the importance of our oceans this World Ocean Day.

05 Jun. 2025 6 min read

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10 simple ways to help beat plastic pollution

World Environment Day was on June 5 and called on all of us to join the fight against plastic pollution. Find out how you can take positive action to beat this global problem.

04 Jun. 2025 7 min read

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