National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

16/06/2026

Have your say on upgrades to the Belair National Park Adventure Playground!

We're planning upgrades to the Belair playground and want to hear from you - what would you like to see added or improved?

The much-loved concrete tunnels and timber fort will be retained and upgraded ensuring the play equipment continues to delight children into the future.

We're also planning on adding additional play elements as well as connecting paths and landscaping to the Adventure Playground area.

Follow the link to have your say by 5pm Friday 24 July: yoursay.sa.gov.au/belair-playground-upgrades.

15/06/2026

Just a short drive from the city, Black Hill and Morialta Conservation parks are great for an easy bush escape, in surroundings that will make you feel like you're miles from the city.

We asked ranger Callum Banks for his insider tips to help you explore hidden gems and learn interesting facts you may not already know.

Find out more at the link in the comments.

12/06/2026

Meet Rusty, a giant steel sculpture of Australia’s largest known marsupial, now standing proudly at Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre on Kangaroo Island.

Inspired by the ancient megafauna that once roamed the area, Rusty is the newest resident of the park and the perfect photo stop before heading off to explore Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and beyond.

Next time you're visiting Flinders Chase, be sure to say "G'day" to one of the area's largest locals 🤎

Find out more at the link in the comments.

10/06/2026

Follow Environment SA News for up-to-date information on prescribed burns happening in your area this autumn.

A prescribed burn is planned at Lake Hawdon North Conservation Park on the Limestone Coast on Thursday, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 11.15am on Thursday 11 June and is likely to be completed by 6pm.

Smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

▪️The area to be burnt is 151 hectares at Lake Hawdon North, 13km east of Robe.
▪️Aircraft will be used to help deliver this burn, which is the fourth in a series at this site.
▪️The aim of the burn is to enhance habitat for threatened species by removing vegetation from the rehabilitated lake area to provide habitat for wetland birds.
▪️No roads or trails will be closed.
▪️Smoke may be visible from Old Naracoorte Road.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe.

NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website:
https://bit.ly/saprescribedburns

You can also sign up for updates on prescribed burns straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/signupforfiresidenews

With: SA Country Fire Service | SA Water | Forestry SA | Landscape SA.

10/06/2026

National Parks and Wildlife Service are extremely proud to congratulate Michael (Mike) Wouters who was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List having been nominated as a member of the NPWS Brigade of the SA Country Fire Service.

Mike worked for NPWS from 2004 until his retirement in 2022, bringing a wealth of knowledge, passion and leadership in the science of fire behaviour and fire ecology.

Significantly, Mike led the establishment and development of a fire behaviour analyses function and an incident mapping team that support the SA CFS during bushfire incidents.

He also chaired the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council’s Predictive Services Group during the challenging period following the 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires.

Mike Wouters’ dedication to the fire and emergency services sector at both state and national level makes him a very a worthy recipient of the AFSM.

09/06/2026

Last chance to have your say on the Draft NPWS Murray Mallee Fire Management Plan! Consultation closes Wednesday 17 June 2026.

Last chance to have your say on the Draft NPWS Murray Mallee Fire Management Plan!

South Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWS) develops fire management plans which map out strategies to reduce bushfire risk, maintain and enhance biodiversity, and support bushfire suppression.

A new plan has been drafted for parks and other public lands managed by NPWS in the Murray Mallee region. To find out more, view the draft plan and offer feedback, visit the YourSAy link in the comments.

Consultation closes Wednesday 17 June 2026.

04/06/2026

We’re proud to share that we recently opened a new, fully accessible Changing Places facility at Belair National Park.

A Changing Places facility is larger than a standard accessible toilet, with a height adjustable adult change table, ceiling hoist and room for two people either side of a peninsula toilet.

Changing Places facilities offer the highest level of accessibility to ensure people with disability and high support needs have access to safe, suitable, and specialised bathroom facilities in their community.

Here are some of the ways we’re making your visit to Belair National Park easier and more inclusive:
✅ Accessible toilets including a Changing Places facility
✅ Accessible walks
✅ Accessibility trike / all-terrain assisted wheelchair, free to hire
✅ Accessible picnic areas and tennis courts
✅ Accessible carparking
✅ Social scripts
✅ Adventure Playground

The build of the Changing Places facility received funding from the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative.

National Parks are for everyone to enjoy.


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02/06/2026

This National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), explore the story of First Nations park rangers and co-management of parks in South Australia. This year’s theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation starts with learning and action.

For more than 40 years, First Nations people have brought cultural knowledge and hands-on expertise to caring for Country. Discover this history that began with an Australian-first program on Adnyamathanha Country at the link in the comments.

📸 Ranger Matt Hartman at Dutchman’s Stern Conservation Park (image by Jacob Turner).

01/06/2026

Need an excuse to stop scrolling and get outdoors this winter?

Join us for free Park of the Month activities at Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks this June. From guided walks to Nature Play for kids, there’s something for every age, interest and ability.

No planning stress required, just book your spot, turn up and enjoy a great day out in nature.

Explore what’s on at the link in the comments.

01/06/2026

Tell us - did you get out into nature over the weekend?