Beachport a great summer destination

Summer is here and many of us will enjoy the warmer weather by hitting the beach or exploring our diverse natural environments. South Australia is blessed with pristine beaches and beautiful bushland, and numerous parks showcase them side-by-side.

To help plan your summer adventures, the Department for Environment and Water has compiled a list of parks where you can experience the best of the beach and the bush in a single trip with Beachport Conservation Park one of the highlighted options

Beachport Conservation Park boasts endless white sandy beaches and the coastal flora are home to an array of birds, making it a brilliant spot to take a dip and enjoy the birdlife. A walking trail around Woolley Lake offers panoramic views of the ocean and neighbouring Lake George, and you can even sail in the waters at Five Mile Drift..

National Parks and Wildlife Service Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Manager Tony Magor said our parks had something for everyone.

“We are incredibly lucky to have such a diverse range of environments in South Australia,” he said. “Whether you want to take a dip in the ocean, wander through bushland, or do both, our parks and reserves are the best places in the state to do just that.

“But if you are hopping in the water to cool off, make sure to be careful as there could be hidden dangers that you may not be able to see, including submerged objects such as tree branches or rocks.

“Visitors to parks should also be mindful of their swimming abilities and local currents and swells if they choose to swim.”

While encouraging people to take the time to explore the state’s wonderful parks and reserves, Mr Magor urged visitors to be safe while doing so.

• Be aware that entire parks or parts of parks can close because of the weather, particularly on days with catastrophic or extreme bushfire danger ratings. Find out if the park or campground you want to visit is open by checking the list of parks closures and alerts and the desert parks bulletin.
• Wear lifejackets when boating, kayaking or paddling.
• Always supervise children.
• Keep an eye on the Bureau of Meteorology for weather forecasts and warnings.
• For emergency information, download the Alert SA mobile app for the latest from SA’s emergency services. For fire updates, tune to your local emergency broadcast radio station.