6 things to do in the Murraylands

The Murraylands is home to many iconic parks such as Brookfield, Ngaut Ngaut and Ngarkat Conservation Parks just to name a few! With many activities on offer, from camping to birdwatching to biking - get going on your Murraylands adventure today!

1. Camp under the stars - Dark Sky Reserve

2. See a wombat in Brookfield Conservation park

Head to Brookfield Conservation Park, near Blanchetown, to try your luck at seeing a southern hairy-nosed wombat – South Australia’s faunal emblem! Early mornings or late afternoons are your best bet for catching a glimpse. Before you head over, brush up on your knowledge by reading more about these fuzzy friends in our 10 things you might not know about wombats blog!

3. Cultural guided tour at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park

Take a guided tour with the Nganguraku people and learn about one of South Australia’s most significant Aboriginal cultural sites. See ancient rock carvings and hear stories that connect the land and people across time. Learn about the Ngan­gu­raku peo­ple and their tra­di­tions, Dream­ings and oral histories. Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park page for more information.

4. Birdwatching in Kinchina Conservation Park

Get those Binoculars at the ready! The Rocky Gul­ly creek mean­ders through the park to the north, with beau­ti­ful gran­ite out­crop form­ing fea­tures which provide the perfect habitat for a number of native bird species. Patience might reward you with a sight­ing of sev­er­al rare birds, includ­ing the dia­mond fire­tail, rest­less fly­catch­er or a hood­ed robin. It’s a peaceful place to connect with nature and test your ID skills.

5. Mountain Biking in Kinchina Conservation Park

Just outside Murray Bridge, Kinchina Conservation Park has become a go-to for mountain biking. The trails cater to all levels, with scenic views and native vegetation making it a great day out on two wheels. The trails listed on Kinchina's See and Do page are sug­gest­ed routes only, but feel free to cre­ate your own route by fol­low­ing any of the des­ig­nat­ed tracks within the park!

6. 4WD in Ngarkat Conservation Park

Ngarkat Con­ser­va­tion Park is locat­ed in South Australia’s south-east­ern cor­ner about 200 kilo­me­tres south east of Ade­laide. Its rugged terrain is ideal for 4WD enthusiasts. Check out all the suggested trips on the Ngarkat See and Do page, and enjoy the sand dunes and Mallee scrub for that true remote off-road escape! Due to the dry conditions, be sure to check closures before heading out via the Closures & Alerts pages.

Park of the Month

This May, Murraylands parks are being celebrated as National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia’s Park of the Month! Check the Park of the Month page for the full program.

Be sure to check any park alerts before entering any park via the Closures & Alerts pages.