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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Learn all about the whales that visit South Australian shores and where, when and how to spot these magnificent creatures.
Keep your cool while camping this summer with this handy list of ‘cool’ national parks in South Australia.
Get insider tips on the best places to visit and must-do activities from park ranger Mark Davison.
Attention adventurers. Exploring South Australia's coast just got easier, with free entry into five key coastal parks until the end of Easter 2026!
Meet Nikki, a Senior Marine Park Ranger for the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Encounter Marine Park.
