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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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Book now to learn how Adelaide’s beloved metropolitan beaches are kept sandy

Want to learn how our metro beaches are managed? Here’s what you need to know, including how to book in for a tour.
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Everything you need to know about sand shifting along Adelaide’s coastline

Sand has been moved around Adelaide’s beaches for nearly 50 years. Here’s why it’s needed to maintain our coast.

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Top spots for whale-watching

It’s now South Australia’s whale-watching season. Start planning your next coastal road trip with these tips.
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Your guide to South Australia’s 1638 beaches: told by a coastal expert who’s visited them all

GUEST BLOG: Learn about SA’s beaches from Professor Andy Short, who spent 14 years visiting EVERY Australian beach.
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Everything you need to know about the seagrass wrack you see on SA’s beaches

It may be smelly, brown and in the way, but it’s one of our best marine assets. Here’s why seagrass matters.
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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.