National Parks, Reserves & Forests
Sout Australia's national parks have so much to offer ...
Discover the wildlife, heritage and geographical features of the vast and beautiful Flinders Ranges National Park. See fossils, bats and caves at the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park. Coorong National Park, at the mouth of the Murray River is a string of shallow lagoons more than 100 kilometres long - a renowned bird habitat.
On Kangaroo Island, head to Flinders Chase National Park and marvel at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, two amazing land formations. You'll also find Seal Bay Conservation Park there, which protects a colony of Australian sea-lions. You can take a guided walk along the beach. Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula offers spectacular coastal scenery.
Closer to Adelaide, cuddle koalas and watch kangaroos being fed at Cleland Wildlife Park. Or enjoy the waterfalls and trails at Morialta Conservation Park. Other South Australian National Parks waiting to be explored include:
- Belair National Park
- Coffin Bay National Park
- Deep Creek Conservation Park
- Gawler Ranges National Park
- Flinders Ranges National Park
- Innamincka Regional Reserve
- Kelly Hill Conservation Park
- Lake Eyre National Park
- Lincoln National Park
- Mount Remarkable National Park
- Murray River National Park
- Vulkathunha - Gammon Ranges National Park
- Witjira National Park
It is recommended that if you book a tour of a national park, you do so with a tour operator that is accredited by the Department of Environment and Heritage. They can help you to discover our national parks, providing insights into local wildlife, wildflowers, heritage and more. You'll find a list of tour operators on the National Parks website.
Free National Parks Guide
Read about South Ausrtralia's National Parks and discover where to go, what to see and do, along with important safety tips.
Download South Australia's National Parks Guide here [PDF 4.98mb].
National Parks, Reserves & Forests Key Information
- State Forests
- Enjoy picnicking, bushwalking, camping and more in South Australia's state forests. A number of major events, such as horse endurance rides, car rallies and field days are also held in forests throughout the year. Read More
- National Park Trails
- Our National Parks offer so much to see and do - and one of the best ways to explore them is via walking trails. Read More
- Park Accommodation & Camping
- You can find a wide variety of places to stay in National Parks - from lighthouse cottages to shearer's quarters, luxury tents and resorts. Read More
- Park Passes
- Some National Parks in South Australia charge an entry fee. Read More
- Tips Before You Go
- If you're planning to visit a National Park, it's a good idea to research the park and plan for your trip. Read More
