The Department for Environment and Water has named the best places in South Australia where you can experience the best of the beach and the bush in a single trip and the Beachport Conservation Park has made the list.
Described as a “brilliant spot to take a dip and enjoy the birdlife”, the Beachport Conservation Park was one of five parks named.
National parks and wildlife service Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges manager Tony Magor said South Australian conservation 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.”
Joining Beachport on the list was the Hallett Cove Conservation Park, Encounter Marine Park, Lincoln National Park and the Lashmar Conservation Park.
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 and provided some tips to stay safe.
-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.
