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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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What to expect from Adelaide’s newest native shellfish reef

Adelaide is getting a second metro shellfish reef – here’s everything you need to know.
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Ranger tips: Hallett Cove Conservation Park

Get insider tips on how to make the most out of your visit from park ranger Jae Ellis.
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Your chance to see one of South Australia’s historic shipwrecks

Visit Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park now to see the Ethel shipwreck fully exposed. Here’s her story.
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Unpacked: Blue carbon and how it benefits South Australia

Want a simple explanation of blue carbon and how it helps combat climate change? Here’s what you need to know.
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7 of South Australia’s worst coastal storms

Interested in the impact of wild weather on SA’s coastline? Here’s pics of some that caused the worst damage.
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Acknowledgement of Country

The Department for Environment and Water acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and waters we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.

The Department works in partnership with the First Peoples of South Australia and supports their Nations to take a leading role in caring for their Country.