Coorong National Park

Coorong National Park (300 sq.km) was established mainly to protect its rich bird life and fascinating coastal scenery. A long, narrow lagoon, never wider than 3 km, and shallow saltpans are sheltered from the surf by the high sand dunes on the long Younghusband Peninsula. The area is frequented by cormorants, pelicans and ibises.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Address

National Parks and Wildlife South Australia Coorong and Lakes District Office
Box 105
Meningie, SA 5264
Australia

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/sanpr/coorong/index.html

Tips

Access from Adelaide on the Princes Highway (Highway 1), going southwest, to Meningie (160km) or Kingston, then south along the coast. The best time to visit is Sep.-May.

Related Attractions

Cape Jaffa, Australia

Cape Jaffa extends into the Southern Ocean and features a prominent lighthouse, which attracts many visitors.

Address

Robe Visitor Information Centre
Robe Institute and Library
Mundy Terrace
Robe, SA 5276
Australia

Kingston SE, Australia

At the south end of the Coorong coast is the little holiday resort of Kingston SE (pop. 1500; not to be confused with Kingston on the Murray River). Originally called Maria Creek after a ship wrecked in the bay, it was given its present name after Governor GS Kingston built a hostel here in 1840. It is now a lively holiday resort (hotels, motels, caravan/camping park) and a good base from which to explore Coorong National Park. There is an interesting Pioneer Museum run by the National Trust.

Address

Kingston District Council
Box 321
Kingston, SA 5275
Australia

http://www.kingstondc.sa.gov.au

Meningie, Australia

The little township of Meningie (pop. 800) is a good base for excursions in Coorong National Park and for exploring the shores of Lake Albert and Lake Alexandrina.

Address

Meningie Visitor Information Centre
76 Princes Highway
Meningie, SA 5264
Australia