Explore and learn
There’s so much to discover when you visit South Australia’s beaches and coast. Start your adventure by learning about our ‘must see’ locations, the incredible plants and animals you might find, and some of the natural wonders that make our coastal environment so special.
Visit the department’s Good Living blog for other ideas on how to immerse yourself in South Australia’s great outdoors.
Watch a recording of a webinar, the History of Adelaide's beaches featuring author and leading coastal expert Professor Andy Short.
Visit the Rock Pool for more information on South Australia’s beautiful marine and coastal environments.
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South Australia is the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, so it is easy to forget that we experience flooding, especially in a time of drought.
We talked to Marine Parks rangers Jon Emmett and Dr Nikki Zanardo about the importance of the Sanctuary, how we can all help the dolphins, and what’s happened in 20 years.
If you've spent time strolling along Adelaide's metro beaches or jetties, you might have spotted a long-nosed fur seal or the occasional Australian sea lion floating in the shallows.
Every winter thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish congregate in SA. Learn where, why and how to swim with them.
Learn about the importance of our oceans this World Ocean Day.
