National parks

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!

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?