Make like Mr Percival - head to The Coorong National Park

Genki Kondo, Senior Ranger, National Parks and Wildlife Service says the Coorong National Park is internationally significant and the perfect spot to host a program of events.
“Park of the Month will showcase the environment and appeal to all”

“I enjoy seeing people explore the park and creating memories here. It doesn’t matter whether it’s bird spotting, hiking or taking to the water in a kayak – seeing people use the park is inspiring”.

“Most of the park is accessible by 2WD so it makes a great detour if you’re on the road between Adelaide and Mount Gambier or even en-route to Melbourne,” Mr Kondo said.

The Coorong National Park is of enormous cultural significance to the Ngarrindjeri and First Nations of the South East (FNSE) people, with ancient mounds of discarded shells revealing archaeological evidence
of Aboriginal campsites over thousands of years.

This national treasure is also the home of the movie Storm Boy featuring the pelican Mr Percival. Movie fans can visit many of the locations used in the film.

Events as part of Park of the Month include:

• Clean Up Australia Day with the Friends of the Coorong, Sunday 15 March
Play a part in caring for the Coorong by collecting any rubbish from the Noonameena lookout and along the nearby Coorong shoreline. All bags and gloves are provided, so no need to bring your own. There will be a BYO picnic lunch at the National Parks office where there are seats, tables, basic kitchen facilities and a toilet. Tea and coffee will be provided.

• Paddle with a park ranger, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March.
Join us for an exclusive paddle with a local park ranger and Canoe the Coorong guide. Learn about bushtucker from the local experts, eat a delicious fish burger after exploring the sand
dunes of the Coorong National Park. All at a special discounted rate.

• Dupang Festival – Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March 

Join Uncle Moogy and Tal-Kin-Jeri dance group at this three-day celebration on Ngarrindjeri Lands. Including waterfront Coorong bush camping, cultural workshops and arts marketplace, smoking ceremony with dancing and story telling under the stars.

• Botanical art class, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March
Immerse yourself in the stunning coastal environment of the Coorong National Park and learn key techniques for botanical illustration from Gilbert RM Dashorst. Gilbert was the
Scientific, Botanical Illustrator at the State Herbarium for 30 years, illustrating plants for scientific publications, State, National and Overseas. One of his many Illustrated books was 'The Plants of the Adeliade Plains and Hills'.

• Self-Led guide to the Coorong - throughout the year.
A one-day itinerary to guide you through some of the most beautiful parts of the Coorong National Park. Allow 8 hours to complete this itinerary from start to finish. For more information about these and other events and to book tickets visit:
http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/park-of-the-month