THE COAST

 

For many the ocean brings a sense of calm, beauty and freedom. Watching the sunset as it fills the sky with an array of colour; walking barefoot along the shoreline and feeling the salty breeze on your face; and hearing the sound of waves crash and recede are feelings that evoke relief, escape and a sense of calmness that our minds need particularly in challenging times. From National Parks to local government foreshores there is plenty to see and do along South Australia’s beautiful coastline.

40 things to do in Encounter Marine Park

 

As part of our National Park brochure series, this list provides ten ideas for each season with plants and animal spot on your adventure!

 

40 things to do in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary

 

As part of our National Park brochure series, this list provides ten ideas for each season with plants and animals to spot on your adventure!

 

Coastal Treasures to discover along Seacliff to Brighton

 

Discover and explore an urban stretch of coastline that has beautiful sunsets and variety of plants and animals to discover. See how many of these coastal treasures you encounter!

 

Natural Treasures to Discover within Encounter Marine Park

 

Encounter Marine Park forms part of SA’s network of protected marine habitats. These ‘Marine Parks’ are home to a diverse range of habitats and marine life. This poster illustrates many plants and animals that you may discover!

 

Coastal Treasures to discover within Lincoln National Park

 

Discover a park so wild that sea eagles’ nest on islands and goannas roam free. This poster illustrates some of the unique plants and animals that you may be lucky enough to encounter!

 

Coastal Treasures to Discover within Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary/Winaityinaityi pangkara

 

Winaityinaityi Pangkara is Kaurna language meaning ‘a country for all birds and the country that surrounds these birds’. Located in Adelaide’s northern suburbs the Sanctuary encompasses over 60km of coastline and is home to many plants and animals. This poster illustrates some of the unique plants and animals that you may discover!

 

National Parks and Wildlife Service SA

 

The National Parks and Wildlife Service SA website features up-to-date information on camping, park closures, fire ban season, park maps, recommended walks, lookouts and other handy hints for visitors. You can also learn a lot about parks through their Good Living Blog – a family friendly blog full of interesting things to see, learn and do. In addition they have resources for ‘Junior Rangers’ ideal for children from 8 to 14 years of age that guides children through journaling activities aimed at building a stronger connection to nature. And to take things ever further you can identify what you marine life you encounter through their Beachcombing guide and Snorkellers guide.

Natural Resources, Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board

 

If you are looking to learn more about plants and animals along the coastline the Education program within Natural Resources, Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board has some great identification charts to take along with you Beachcombing Poster. If you are feeling really inspired to make a difference along the coastline you can join a coastal community group or check out the Coastal Ambassadors Program. And if you live along the coast you can bring nature to by planting local coastal plants.

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