Explore South Australia’s national parks

South Australia is a microcosm of everything that makes Australia iconic – think pristine white sand beaches, kangaroos, lush forests, red desert plains and rocky peaks – gifts of our diverse climate and geography. With our protected national parks and reserves, South Australia is home to unspoiled natural wonders. Go on a classic red desert hike, set up camp surrounded by prehistoric mountain ranges, or kayak through swamps. Our national parks and reserves are home to an abundance of wildlife, including wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, emus, kangaroos and even sea lions. Explore caves lit from within by the magic of bioluminescent glowworms, or learn about important heritage sites on a guided tour of our many conservation parks.

Please help protect South Australia’s national parks by leaving no trace when you visit. For the latest information on traveling and staying in our parks, visit parks.sa.gov.au

The best national parks to visit

South Australia is covered in natural beauty, thanks in part to the vast 28 national parks located throughout the state. Although we have a large number of national parks, there are a few places that we consider “must-sees” in Australia. Many offer established campsites, visitor centers, guided tours and surrounding towns brimming with locally sourced options. Travel through rocky coastlines, vast desert plains, pink lakes, wetlands, beaches and numerous hiking trails. Here’s our pick of the best national parks in South Australia.