Park of the Month Events
November: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary-Winaityinaityi Pangkara
November: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary-Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Plan ahead: in December, we’re celebrating Encounter Marine Park and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
Thompson’s Shorebird Sunset & Supper with the Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
When: Thursday 6 November
Where: Thompson Beach
Cost: Free
Port Gawler Planting and Beach Combing Day
When: Saturday 8 November
Where: Port Gawler
Cost: Free
Guided Walk and Talk: Third Creek Trail, Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
When: Thursday 20 November
Where: Thompson Beach
Cost: Free
Resource: Everything you need to know about South Australia’s migratory shorebirds
Did you know that there are migratory shorebirds that return to Adelaide each year to spend summer feeding along our coastline? Learn more about them in this blog!
Resource: 5 birds you’re likely to spot at Adelaide’s bird sanctuary
Here are 5 popular migratory shorebirds that visit the sanctuary, and where you’re likely to find them (just make sure you visit when they haven’t already departed on their epic journeys to places as far away as Alaska and Siberia!)
Resource: Friends’ Tips: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Meet the volunteer group who help look after the ecologically important Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara. We caught up with group president and bird enthusiast Mary-Ann, who let us in on this fascinating sanctuary. Learn what makes it so special and the top tips for visiting.
December: Encounter Marine Park and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Plan ahead: in January, we’re celebrating Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
An Introduction to Migratory Shorebirds
When: Saturday 6 December
Where: Saint Kilda Community Centre
Cost: Free
About: This event is brought to you by Birdlife Australia, Green Adelaide, Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, Birds SA
Kaike (Granite Island) Tour with Kool Tours
When: Friday 12 December
Where: Granite Island Recreation Park
Cost: Subsidised ticket cost of $30 and show your ticket to the Granite Island café for a discounted coffee and treat
Awe-Inspiring SA Marine Life Virtual Reality Experience!
When: Thursday 18 December
Where: Studio 20 Youth Centre, Aldinga Beach
Cost: Free
About: This event is bought to you by Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries, Sustainable Onkaparinga, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service
Ocean with David Attenborough: Free Documentary Screening
When: Thursday 18 December
Where: Victa Cinema, Victor Harbour
Cost: Free ticket
What’s coming for Park of the Month
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Nov – Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary-Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Dec – Encounter Marine Park and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
2026
Jan — Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Feb — Kangaroo Island Parks
Mar — Coorong National Park
Apr — Murray River National Park
May — Southern Metro Parks
June — Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks