Essential tips: plan your perfect trip

Essential tips: plan your perfect trip

Planning ahead means more time to relax and enjoy nature. Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or staying overnight, these simple tips will help you travel safely, tread lightly and make the most of your time in nature. From fire safety to pet rules, here’s what you need to know before you go.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Closures and alerts

Be prepared and check park alerts before you arrive.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Book ahead

Reserve your campsite, accommodation or vehicle pass in advance.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Maps

Got a smartphone or tablet? You’re in luck! Download the free Avenza PDF Map app and have our national park maps at your fingertips—literally.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Pets in parks

Most parks don’t allow dogs, though a few welcome leashed dogs in certain areas.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Fire safety

If you’re look­ing for­ward to a camp­fire on your next camp­ing trip, know that there are some impor­tant rules and safe­ty mea­sures you need to fol­low to stay safe.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Leave no trace

We are for­tu­nate in South Aus­tralia to have so many beau­ti­ful nation­al parks to bush­walk, ride, camp and stay in and it’s vital that we cher­ish and pro­tect them.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Accessibility

We want everyone to enjoy South Australia’s national parks. Many parks offer accessible facilities to help make your visit easier and more enjoyable.