National parks

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

The nature play space is the jewel in the crown at Morialta. Make a day of it by exploring these extra ideas.

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating a special group of volunteers in South Australia’s National Parks: campground hosts. This year marks a fabulous 40 years of campground hosting in our state.

As we head into cooler weather, now is the perfect time to explore the Flinders Ranges region on foot. You and your family don’t need to be super athletes to have some of the best views and experiences. We’ve picked 7 great walks, suitable to be tackled by people of many ages and fitness levels.

It’s just over a month since record flooding surrounded the Outback township of Innamincka and prompted the closure of national parks in the area. We take a look at the role of parks staff in the recovery effort, the impact on the environment and what you need to know about visiting the region.

Fancy a bushwalk this autumn? Here’s everything you need to know before taking that first step.

This World Heritage Day (18 April), find out what make the Flinders Ranges such a fascinating region and the focus of SA’s latest World Heritage bid.

Love relaxing around a campfire in a national park but not sure when or where you can have one? Here’s the lowdown.

Citizen science is when the public help collect and analyse data about the natural world, often in collaboration with professional scientists. The best thing about citizen science is that you don’t need a science background or any technical skills to get involved. Just a sharp eye and a smartphone are often all it takes!

Citizen science is a really great way for anyone in the community to engage in their environment, and to help add to our collective knowledge of our the world around us. In 2023, the State Government announced a $2m fund to support individuals and groups engaging in citizen science projects across SA. Here’s a look at how some of the projects are going.