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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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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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Where to go whale-watching on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula

Look no further than the EP for whale-watching this winter. Visit these spots to see these wonderful creatures.

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Be responsible with your fishing gear

Your old fishing gear belongs in the bin, not the sea. Find out why it can be so dangerous for marine life.
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What to expect from Adelaide’s new native shellfish reef

To celebrate World Oceans Day, find out about Adelaide’s new shellfish reef and how it’s helping local marine life.
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What it’s like to swim with giant Australian cuttlefish

Experience SA’s giant cuttlefish migration from afar with these pics from underwater photographer Carl Charter.
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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.