National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia Enjoy South Australia’s national parks! Parks encompass more than 21.5 percent of the state and offer a wide range of experiences.

Welcome to National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia, the home of South Australia’s most inspiring natural places. From seemingly endless red sand dunes to rugged mountain scenery, sandy beaches, diverse bushland and cherished picnic and camping grounds, South Australia boasts an extensive and comprehensive parks system. Whether you want to take it easy on a local walking trail, cuddle a koala, fish magnificent beaches, dive with sharks or sleep under the stars, there’s an adventure for everyone. We share photos, activity ideas and events to encourage people to explore and enjoy parks. This page is monitored between 9am and 5pm (CST) Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Find out more about parks:
www.parks.sa.gov.au
www.marineparks.sa.gov.au

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How incredible is this helmet orchid, captured by Blair Pellegrino in Belair National Park?Despite how large it might lo...
10/09/2026

How incredible is this helmet orchid, captured by Blair Pellegrino in Belair National Park?

Despite how large it might look in the photo, these orchids are fairly small and take a keen eye to spot - plus lots of patience!

Want to know how to spot these incredible plants in the wild? Why not join the Friends of Belair National Park in their Protecting the Orchids activity happening on Saturday 19 September, as part of Park of the Month.

Check out all the activities happening at bit.ly/ParkoftheMonth.

Follow Environment SA News for up-to-date information on prescribed burns happening in your area this spring.
10/09/2026

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

A prescribed burn is planned along the Waterfall Gully / Summit Trail and Harford Trail within Cleland National Park on Friday, September 11, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 11am and is likely to be completed by 3pm. A small amount of smoke may be visible within the burn area until 6pm.

◾The area to be burnt is 2 hectares.
◾This is a landscape protection burn.
◾Diversions will be in place for walkers along the Waterfall Gully / Summit Trail and Harford Trail.
◾Smoke may be visible from Mt Lofty Summit Road.
◾The area to be burnt is 2.5 hectares within the park.

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

10/09/2026

Park of the Month happening in Belair National Park is in full swing, and some of our wonderful Friends of Parks groups are hosting super exciting events! Check them out below:

Old Government House Guided Tour with Friends of Old Government House
Sunday 6, 13 and 20 September
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1617516

Protecting the Orchids with Friends of Belair National Park
Saturday 19 and Tuesdays and Fridays throughout September
https://events.humanitix.com/protect-the-orchids-with-the-friends-of-belair-national-park

Spring at Old Government House - Open Garden with Friends of Old Government House
Saturday 26 September
https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/spring-ogh

Check out all the events happening in Belair this September at bit.ly/ParkoftheMonth

Want insider tips on exploring South Australia’s oldest national park? Come along as Senior Ranger Brent Lores guides us...
09/09/2026

Want insider tips on exploring South Australia’s oldest national park?

Come along as Senior Ranger Brent Lores guides us through Belair National Park, from his favourite walking trail, to the best view in the park. Read the blog to find out all the insider tips at the link in the comments.

07/09/2026

National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Cleland Wildlife Park have begun a vaccination program to help safeguard some of South Australia's most vulnerable bird species from H5 bird flu. 🐦

Species receiving vaccinations include orange-bellied parrots, regent honeyeaters, magpie geese, Australian pelicans, regent parrots and red-tailed black cockatoos.

The program forms part of the State Government's broader response to H5 bird flu and will help protect priority native species.

There have been no detections of H5 bird flu in South Australian poultry or livestock, and the risk to human health remains low.

If you encounter sick or dead birds or wildlife, do not handle them and report them to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Learn more at birdflu.sa.gov.au

04/09/2026

This September, we're heading to Belair National Park for Park of the Month.

With 14 activities happening throughout the month, there's something for everyone.

Book your fave activity at bit.ly/ParkoftheMonth to secure your spot.

Prefer to explore at your own pace? Come and enjoy the park's many year-round attractions, from the Adventure Playground for the kids to walking trails, mountain bike tracks, and plenty of places to relax in nature.

Discover everything Belair National Park has to offer at parks.sa.gov.au/parks/belair-national-park.

We can't wait to see you in the park!

Calling all community nature groups! 🌿 Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support environmental recovery following...
03/09/2026

Calling all community nature groups! 🌿

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support environmental recovery following the Deep Creek and Tooperang bushfires earlier this year.

Funding can support activities including fence repair, w**d and feral animal control, habitat restoration, erosion control, research and monitoring.

These projects will help fire-affected habitats and native plants recover, while building resilience and supporting threatened species across South Australia.

Applications close 5 pm ACST on Monday 14 September 2026..

Find out more via the link in the comments. 👇

Heading to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park this September?  Secure your spot in one of two sessions spent with renow...
02/09/2026

Heading to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park this September?

Secure your spot in one of two sessions spent with renowned natural history illustrator Gilbert Dashorst, as you're guided through a drawing session surrounded by the spectacular coastal scenery of Stenhouse Bay in Dhilba-Guuranda Innes National Park.


📍 Stenhouse Bay Lookout, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
📅 Saturday 12 September, 10 am – 12 pm or 1 – 3 pm
👉 Find out more and secure your spot at the link in the comments.

This September we're heading to Belair National Park for Park of the Month.Just 25 minutes from Adelaide's C*D, it's an ...
31/08/2026

This September we're heading to Belair National Park for Park of the Month.

Just 25 minutes from Adelaide's C*D, it's an easy place to escape the city and spend some time in nature.

Whether you're keen to get the blood pumping with a weekly parkrun, or slow things down with a forest bathing session and wellness walk, there's something for everyone.

Kids can also join in on the fun, with cubby building or a ranger-guided discovery walk.

Check out all the activities happening at https://bit.ly/ParkoftheMonth

We can’t wait to see you there!

Umm pink and white Sturt’s Desert Peas?! Slay. 👀🌸 These beauties were captured by ranger Jesse Evans in Vulkathunha-Gamm...
30/08/2026

Umm pink and white Sturt’s Desert Peas?! Slay. 👀🌸

These beauties were captured by ranger Jesse Evans in Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, and honestly, we can’t stop looking at them.

Recent rains have impacted parks across the state, including Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park. Always check closures and alerts before heading out at parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts.

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