Nature Festival - Events In Parks
1-15 October 2023
We are proud to be an event host of the Nature Festival of South Australia, an annual state-wide festival with over 300 events for all ages providing creative ways to connect with nature and each other. Check out the below events being held in South Australia's National Parks
90-minute Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Tour
Host: Port River Cruises
When: Daily
Where: Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cost: Costs apply
Wildflower Garden Bushcare
Host: Friends of Black Hill and Morialta
When: Sunday 1 and 15 October
Where: Black Hill Conservation Park – Wildflower Garden
Cost: Free
Walk in Aldinga Conservation Park with Friends of Aldinga Scrub
Host: Friends of Aldinga Scrub
When: Sunday 1 October
Where: Aldinga Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Port River Eco Walk
Host: Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
When: Sunday 1 October
Where: Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cost: Free
At Home with Nature: Birding 101
Host: Avian Adventures Australia
When: 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 October
Where: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Cost: Free
Family Cultural and Nature Walk with Uncle Tamaru and Nature Play SA
Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Tuesday 3 October
Where: Morialta Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Beach Detectives at Aldinga
Host: Green Adelaide
When: Tuesday 3 October
Where: Encounter Marine Park – Aldinga Beach
Cost: Free
Caring for bandicoots and their habitat
Host: Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu
When: Thursday 5 October
Where: Nixon-Skinner Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Connecting to the nature in Naracoorte Caves National Park
Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Friday 6 October
Where: Naracoorte Caves National Park
Cost: Free
The Wombats and Stars of Brookfield Conservation Park
Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Saturday 7 October
Where: Brookfield Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Walk4Wildlife - Morialta to Norton Summit Loop- 15km hike
Host: Save Our Wildlife Foundation
When: Sunday 8 October
Where: Morialta Conservation Park
Cost: Donation
Slow Food South Australia Wirraparinga Food History Tour
Host: Slow Food South Australia
When: Sunday 8 October
Where: Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Cost: $40 - $45
Nature connection for new arrivals: Getting to know national parks
Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service & Green Adelaide
When: 10 and 12 October
Where: Belair National Park (includes bus transfer from city)
Cost: Free
Forest Bathing in Deep Creek National Park
Host: Fleurieu Environment Centre
When: Tuesday 10 October
Where: Deep Creek National Park
Cost: $10 - $20
Birds, bugs and butterflies of Black Hill Conservation Park
Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Wednesday 11 October
Where: Black Hill Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Bird Sensing for Kids and their Adults
Host: Gawler Environment Centre
When: Thursday 12 October
Where: Sandy Creek Conservation Park
Cost: $5
Capturing your own nature story
Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Saturday 14 October
Where: Black Hill Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Journey to Long Beach: Celebrating the arrival of migratory shorebirds
Host: Lower Eyre Coastcare
When: Saturday 14 October
Where: Coffin Bay National Park
Cost: Free
Family nature connection at Belair National Park
Host: Play Naturally OT
When: Saturday 14 October
Where: Belair National Park
Cost: $25
Hiking Skills with Walking SA - Black Hill & Adelaide 100
Host: Walking SA
When: Sunday 15 October
Where: Black Hill Conservation Park
Cost: Free
Wildification Nature Vacation: Busy Builders
Host: Cleland Wildlife Park
When: Various dates
Where: Cleland Wildlife Park
Cost: $32 - $70
