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Aussie Bird Count takes flight during National Bird Week
21 October 2022
From willie wagtails on the front lawn to magpie larks in the gumtree, this week South Australians are being encouraged to take part in the Aussie Bird Count.

Naracoorte Caves, Adelaide Gaol named as finalists in SA Tourism Awards
21 October 2022
From the dark history of convicted felons to giant marsupials that once roamed South Australia, two unique National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) sites have been named as finalists in the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards.

Michelle Hocking named new GM of Cleland Wildlife Park
17 October 2022
An experienced senior business and marketing professional has been appointed to help promote one of South Australia’s major attractions as a leading nature-based tourism precinct.

Join the rising tide of residents taking part in Gawler River levee bank survey
10 October 2022
Northern Adelaide Plains residents along the Gawler River are being encouraged to take part in a State Government-funded project to survey and potentially repair levee banks along the river as part of flood mitigation efforts.

Parks staff awarded National Emergency Medals for Black Summer efforts
06 October 2022
Fire brigade staff from National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) CFS on the Limestone Coast were recently recognised for their stellar efforts during the 2019-20 Australian Black Summer bushfires.

Granite Island café reopening in time for October school holidays
01 October 2022
The Granite Island Recreation Park café will reopen from today with coffee, fresh food, drinks and ice-creams available for those making the trip across the causeway.

Parks of the Flinders Ranges celebrated in October
30 September 2022
Spring has sprung in the Flinders Ranges, with wattle now in full bloom across the region.

Record visitor numbers at Naracoorte, Tantanoola caves as tourists flock to South East SA
30 September 2022
Visitor numbers have risen to record levels at national parks in the state’s South East, including at South Australia’s only World Heritage-listed site, the Naracoorte Caves.

Bassian thrush survey in full flight across the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu
26 September 2022
A unique survey is rolling out across national parks in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula with the aim of boosting knowledge on a rarely spotted bird, the Bassian thrush.

Heritage cottages arise from the ashes to reopen in iconic Kangaroo Island park
26 September 2022
Burnt down in the Kangaroo Island bushfires of 2019-20 two state heritage listed cottages have arisen from the ashes to become the newest and highest standard of accommodation offered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).