National parks

Looking for parks to walk your dog? Here are 17, including a hidden gem, where you can let your pet off lead!

Nestled on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Coffin Bay and Lincoln National Parks offer a slice of coastal paradise, perfect for a sandy weekend escape. And while you’re in the area, why not check out Sir Joseph Banks Group Marine Park? 

Have you ever wanted to volunteer out in nature but weren’t sure where to start? 

If you enjoy spending time in fresh air and nature, staying active, learning conservation skills and meeting like-minded individuals, volunteering in South Australia’s parks might be for you!

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. 

Land is being added to five South Australian parks, and two new parks have been proclaimed. This means more protection for our state’s natural attractions, and better public access to enjoy them. 

Winter shouldn’t mean putting a lid on your sense of adventure. At these South Australian parks, it’s a great time to visit.

Did you know that South Australia is home to some bloodthirsty plants? Drosera (dross-uh-ruh), or sundews, are carnivorous plants that pop up around our state in cooler months. But don’t cancel that camping trip or hike. Sundews are tiny and they’re after bug juice, not your flesh.

Meet Yvie Eglinton - a disability advocate, nature lover and mum who’s helping make South Australia’s parks more inclusive for everyone.

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