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Nature and Wildlife

The diverse landscapes of South Australia's national parks provide an array of native plants, wildlife, geology and landforms for the visitor to discover.

Enjoy up-close wildlife encounters or grab your binoculars to observe migrating birdlife from afar. On the coast, take the whale trail to spot Southern Right Whales.

South Australia's parks are also home to a variety of unique and interesting native plants and visitors are rewarded with colourful displays of wildflowers in spring.

Explore dramatic landscapes with unique rock formations or take a tour underground to discover fossils in our World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park.