Just a short drive from Adelaide you are treated with spectacular snorkelling and diving locations, whale watching areas and great fishing spots.
Stretching from Fleurieu Peninsula to the north-eastern coast of Kangaroo Island and the Coorong, the park provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy the diverse marine life including leafy sea dragons, Australian sea lions, dolphins and southern right whales.
For current whale sightings see the WHALE SIGHTINGS button on the Fleurieu App.
Fishing is very popular within the park and can be undertaken on jetties and most beaches, but is prohibited in sanctuary zones.
Sanctuary zones are the core conservation areas, created in key locations such as Port Noarlunga Reef and Pelican Lagoon. Sanctuary zones protect all animals and plants from harm, helping visitors to ‘sea life naturally’.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Encounter Marine Park stretches for many kilometers of coast and has multiple access points, try these popular locations:
- Port Noarlunga
- Aldinga
- Rapid Bay
- Cape Jervis
- Victor Harbor
- Port Elliot
- Bashams Beach
- Antechamber Bay (Kangaroo Island)
- Penneshaw (Kangaroo Island)
- American River (Kangaroo Island)
- Kingscote (Kangaroo Island)
You can also visit the marine park via Deep Creek Conservation Park, Newland Head Conservation Park and Coorong National Park.