National parks

Attention adventurers. Exploring South Australia’s coast just got easier, with free entry into five key coastal parks until the end of Easter 2026!

Looking for a memorable escape these South Australian school holidays? The Limestone Coast is bursting with natural wonders, family-friendly activities and unique experiences, making it an ideal spot for a short getaway or a much longer road trip.

Significant Adnyamathanha rock paintings at Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) are now easier to view after the installation of a beautifully designed new screen and upgraded viewing area, and careful cleaning. Here’s how you can experience this cultural treasure.

Meet the volunteer group who help look after the ecologically important Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara. 

Get twitching at Adelaide’s International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara. Here’s 5 top birdwatching spots for you to try.

Think you’ve spotted an owl in your backyard? Hear a soft, deep “oom-oom” in the night? Look again. The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) might have the same big yellow eyes and silent flight, but it’s not an owl at all. 

Thousands of migratory shorebirds visit Adelaide’s northern coastline each year. We’ve rounded up 5 frequent flyers.

Hunting for treasure? Find out the can and can’t dos of fossicking in our state.

Nature Festival is back this spring, running from 26 September to 12 October 2025. With hundreds of events across South Australia, it’s a chance to connect with nature in new and inspiring ways. 

If you’re looking for activities that get kids off their screens and out into nature these school holidays, you’re in luck. The annual Nature Festival is back from 26 September to 12 October, with a packed program of events and experiences designed to connect South Australians with the natural world.

If you’ve ever explored the vast coastal beauty that is South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, you’ve likely witnessed the hard work of Jim and his team - Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula!