Nature Festival - Events In Parks

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

90-minute Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Tour

Host: Port River Cruises
When: Daily
Where: Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cost: Costs apply

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Port River Eco Walk

Host: Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
When: Sunday 1 October
Where: Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cost: Free

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Beach Detectives at Aldinga

Host: Green Adelaide
When: Tuesday 3 October
Where: Encounter Marine Park – Aldinga Beach
Cost: Free

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Caring for bandicoots and their habitat

Host: Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu
When: Thursday 5 October
Where: Nixon-Skinner Conservation Park
Cost: Free

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

The Wombats and Stars of Brookfield Conservation Park

Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Saturday 7 October
Where: Brookfield Conservation Park
Cost: Free

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Walk4Wildlife - Morialta to Norton Summit Loop- 15km hike

Host: Save Our Wildlife Foundation
When: Sunday 8 October
Where: Morialta Conservation Park
Cost: Donation

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Forest Bathing in Deep Creek National Park

Host: Fleurieu Environment Centre
When: Tuesday 10 October
Where: Deep Creek National Park
Cost: $10 - $20

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Bird Sensing for Kids and their Adults

Host: Gawler Environment Centre
When: Thursday 12 October
Where: Sandy Creek Conservation Park
Cost: $5

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Capturing your own nature story

Host: National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: Saturday 14 October
Where: Black Hill Conservation Park
Cost: Free

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

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

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Family nature connection at Belair National Park

Host: Play Naturally OT
When: Saturday 14 October
Where: Belair National Park
Cost: $25

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Hiking Skills with Walking SA - Black Hill & Adelaide 100

Host: Walking SA
When: Sunday 15 October
Where: Black Hill Conservation Park
Cost: Free

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

Wildification Nature Vacation: Busy Builders

Host: Cleland Wildlife Park
When: Various dates
Where: Cleland Wildlife Park
Cost: $32 - $70

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

View the full program and book tickets online