Each month the National Parks and Wildlife Services of South Australia showcase one of the states National Parks. This is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of our special natural places and to find new ways to enjoy them. 

Each month there are a variety of events for everyone to enjoy, many of them are free. You can learn more about a park direct from the park ranger, have an adventure and explore a park in a different way with activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and mountain biking, chill out in nature with yoga and forest bathing, hear about the cultural history and join in conservation efforts to protect and conserve national parks for future generations. 

November - Coorong National Park

This month is about celebrating the Coorong National Park as the Park of the Month.

Not only is it the home of Storm Boy, the Coorong National Park protects a vast wetland of international importance and the fragile dune systems of the Younghusband Peninsula. There is something for all ages and interests in the Coorong. The serenity, the sheer diversity, and the proximity to Adelaide make it an immensely popular park. Visitors come for bird watching, boating, kayaking, fishing, camping, walking, four-wheel driving and European and cultural history.

This November there is a packed program of events and special offers to showcase this wonderful park. Many of the events have limited tickets, so book early so you don’t miss out!

Events and activities 

Free camping

When: All November

Where: Ocean Beach and Parnka Point – Avocet and Pelican Campgrounds

Cost: Free

To celebrate Coorong National Park as Part of the Month, camping will be free in the Ocean Beach (4WD only) and in Pelican and Avocet campgrounds at Parnka Point for the whole month of November.

Bookings are essential. Reserve your camping site now online.

Explore the Coorong – Self-guided full day itinerary

When: Any time (self-guided)

Cost: FREE

There is something for all ages and interests in the Coorong. The serenity and sheer diversity of the park and the proximity to Adelaide makes it immensely popular. Visitors come for bird watching, boating, kayaking, fishing, camping, walking, four-wheel driving and its cultural history. With the help of the rangers, Park's SA have put together a fully day itinerary to help you discover this wonderful park. 

Self-Guided Coorong History Tour

When: Any time (self-guided)

Cost: FREE

The Coorong holds great interest in relation to early European exploration of South Australia. The area was a major section of the overland stock route, mail coach route, migrant route and telegraph line route between Adelaide and Melbourne.

Join a self-guided tour of some highlighted historic locations and enjoy the Coorong, the scenery and its abundant wildlife which amazed early European settlers. For details download Coorong self-guided history trail - map and guide.

Welcome to Country and Ngarrindjeri Dance Performance

When: Saturday 7 November, 10:00am – 11:00am

Where: Parnka Point, Coorong National Park

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Join National Parks and Wildlife Services Cultural Rangers and Rita Lindsay at Parnka Point in the Coorong National Park as they welcome you to Country and share their Ngarrindjeri culture. Watch a performance by Rita and her Ngarrindjeri dance group, Rritjarukar (Willy Wagtails).

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Ranger Guided Bushwalk at Parnka Point

When: Saturday 7 November, 11:00am – 12:30pm

Where: Parka Point, Coorong National Park

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Following the Welcome to Country, join rangers on a leisurely guided walk along the new walking trail at Parnka Point. Abundant birdlife is a feature of this walk and waders are commonly seen fossicking in the shallow and sheltered bays.

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Art in the Park with Natural Textile Artist Phoebe Hunter

When: Sunday 8 November, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Parnka Point, Coorong National Park

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Are you interested in the natural beauty of the Coorong? Ever thought about exploring the environment through art? This is your opportunity to connect with the Coorong through a facilitated drawing session. Guided by Phoebe Hunter, of Hunter Made, the session will spark your creativity and explore the natural values of the Coorong.

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Ranger Guided Bushwalk along the Nruggie Ngoppun Trail

When: Sunday 15 November, 10:00am – 11:30pm and 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Where: Meet at Salt Creek Oil Rig Monument

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Nruggie Ngoppun means good walk in the Ngarrindjeri language. Join the rangers on this easy loop trail which starts at the Salt Creek township and follows a path through low scrub to the point at which Salt Creek enters the Coorong. See the fish passage which allows fish to pass both ways through the outlet.

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Coorong Bio Blitz [Fully booked]

When: Saturday 21 November, 11:00am – 5:00pm

Where: Parnka Point, Coorong National Park

Cost: FREE

November 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert wetland becoming an internationally recognised Ramsar Site and the Coorong National Park is ‘Park of the Month.’ What better way to celebrate than to contribute to the collection of valuable scientific observations and data which will help improve the health of this breathtaking coastal landscape. Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

This event is fully booked.

Paddle with a Ranger and Canoe the Coorong

When: Sunday 22 November, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Meet at 51-98 Mundoo Channel Drive, Hindmarsh Island

Cost: $60.00* per person

Join Coorong National Park Senior Ranger Angus and Brenton Carle from Canoe the Coorong for a full day canoeing tour exploring the Murray Mouth area. Tour includes all kayaking equipment, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, a bush tucker walk through the sand dunes and experienced and knowledgeable guides.

*Special Park of the Month price is only valid for the 9am, Sunday 22 November Canoe the Coorong Tour. Use voucher code RANGERTOUR to receive the special price.

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Ranger Guided Bird Watching Walk

When: Saturday 28 November, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Parnka Point, Coorong National Park

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Join Coorong Ranger in Charge and President of Birds SA, John Gitsham on a guided walk at Parnka Point in the Coorong National Park. The trail meanders through native scrub offering the chance to see bush birds. It also follows the shoreline of the Coorong lagoon where waders are commonly seen fossicking in the shallow and sheltered bays.

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Ranger Guided walk to Ocean Beach

When: Sunday 29 November, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Where: 42 Mile Crossing Campground, Coorong National Park

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Join rangers at 42 Mile Crossing for a guided walk at through the dunes to Ocean Beach. The 650 metre trail (each way) is great for spotting wildlife and birds. Spend some time on the beach enjoying the solitude and grandeur of our coastline and the southern ocean.

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Yoga by the barrage

When: Sunday 29 November, 10:30am – 11:30am

Where: Goolwa Barrage Reserve, Barrage Road, Goolwa South

Cost: FREE (bookings required)

Relax, restore and rejuvenate in nature with yoga right on the waterfront near the Goolwa Barrage. Enjoy the sights and sounds as you stretch out your muscles with the guidance of qualified yoga instructor Noeline Overall from Yoga Therapia.

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Special discount offers

Canoe the Coorong

When: All November

Offer: 15% discount off full price*

Canoe the Coorong is offering a 15% discount on the Coorong Tour and Sunset Tour, as well as hire of single and double kayaks during the month of November while the Coorong National Park is Park of the month.

For tour details, dates and bookings, go to: https://canoethecoorong.com

*To receive 15% discount, enter promotional code ‘PARKOFTHEMONTH’ during online checkout.

Sprit of the Coorong Cruises

When: All November

Offer: 25% discount off full price*

Spirit of the Coorong Cruises is offering a 25% discount off retail listed prices of Coorong cruises for the month of November while the Coorong National Park is Park of the Month.

For details of tour options, dates and bookings, go to: www.spiritofthecoorong.com.au or phone 1800 442 203

*To receive discount, enter promotional code ‘Parks-SA’ during online checkout.