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6 things to do in the Murraylands
From wide open skies to winding trails and ancient cultural stories, the Murraylands has something for every kind of park explorer.
06 May 2025 3 min read
The big wet: Your guide to flooding in South Australia - and how to be prepared
South Australia is the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, so it is easy to forget that we also experience flooding. We take a look at floods in our state’s history and what you can do to prepare.
04 Aug. 2025 4 min read
In pictures: Record flooding closes outback parks
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.
07 May 2025 5 min read
7 family-friendly walks to enjoy in Ikara-Flinders Ranges
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.
15 May 2025 9 min read
SA’s volunteer Campground Host Program marks 40 years
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.
19 May 2025 4 min read
Celebrating the SA animals, great and small, that enrich our biodiversity
On May 22, we marked International Day for Biodiversity. From the tiny Western pygmy possum through to some of our prehistoric beasts, we truly have a diverse array of native species to celebrate in South Australia.
22 May 2025 7 min read
Everything you need to know about visiting Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
From the air or from the ground, you don’t want to miss seeing how rain has breathed new life into the usually arid Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
20 Jun. 2025 8 min read
Bird flu: Everything you need to know about avian influenza
Almost 150 years since it was first recognised as “fowl plague” in Italy and other European countries, bird flu is now a concern worldwide because of its effects on wildlife and the agriculture industry, especially poultry.
20 May 2025 4 min read
Groundbreaking SA program opens the door to nature for people with disabilities
A groundbreaking pilot program has provided people with disabilities greater freedom to explore nature in South Australia.
23 May 2025 2 min read
Wreck of Dutch merchant ship uncovered 170 years on
Hidden from the world beneath the waves for the best part of two centuries, the final wresting place of the Dutch merchant ship Koning Willem de Tweede, has finally been uncovered - and DEW staff played a key role in the exciting discovery.
04 Jun. 2025 3 min read
Everything you need to know about cat registration in SA
Many of us know to register our dogs in South Australia, but did you know cats need to be registered as well?
12 Jun. 2025 3 min read
Your guide to discovering the Flinders Ranges this winter
Planning a winter getaway? Don’t let the weather stop your national parks adventures! Now is the perfect time to hike, explore and unwind in the ancient heart of South Australia’s outback.
23 Jun. 2025 5 min read