It's very rare to see an emu taking a dip in the Murray River - and even more rare to capture it! Did you know that emus love the water and are surprisingly good swimmers? Their long, powerful legs allow them to paddle quickly and also reach top speeds of 50km/h on land! Video by: @murrayrivertrails #nationalparkssa #murrayriver #murrayrivernationalpark #australia #southaustralia #seesouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia

The warm weather is getting us very excited for summer! Who else will be visiting Blowhole Beach in Deep Creek Conservation Park this summer? 📷 by @monty1854 #deepcreekconservationpark #nationalparkssa #southaustralia #australia #exploresouthaustralia #seesouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia

You couldn't ask for a warmer welcome from this little guy at Seal Bay Conservation Park. The tours at Seal Bay allow you to see these creatures in their natural habitat and early spring is a perfect time to visit as the sea lions love hanging out in the dunes away from the sea breeze. Video: @nikkiki73 | @kangarooislandodysseys #nationalparkssa #sealbay #sealbayconservationpark #kangarooisland #southaustralia #australia #seesouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia #authentickangarooisland #authenticki

Kayaking and fishing are popular activities at Murray River National Park. Check out Samantha who has the right idea to cast a line just before sunset. There's plenty to explore in the park, visit our website to plan your trip. 📷 by @samanthalodgephotography #murrayriver #murrayrivernationalpark #discoversouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia #seesouthaustralia #southaustralia #australia #nationalparkssa

Today is World Photography Day! To celebrate here are the top 5 photos that we’ve shared on Instagram. Get out into a park this weekend, take a snap, tag us or hashtag #nationalparkssa so we see your photo. Happy snapping! Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park – image by @jumping.joel Flinders Chase National Park – image by @liam.pixels Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park – image by @osom.aus Ewens Ponds Conservation Park – image by @haggisspringrolls Dhilba-Guuranda-Innes National Park - image by @ourvanventure #nationalparkssa #southaustralia #seesouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia #ikaraflindersrangesnationalpark #flinderschasenationalpark #ewenspondsconservationpark #dhilbaguurandanationalpark

Here is Sampson the koala, one of the resident koalas at @clelandwildlifepark. Check out his magnificent paws and his two thumbs! That’s right, koalas have two thumbs on their front paws giving them the ability to grip and climb, making them magnificent tree dwelling animals.

The construction of the Nilpena Gateway is complete! Nilpena Ediacara National Park was recently proclaimed and although not open to visitors yet, behind this beautiful stone entry we are busy developing an exciting new fossil experience in the northern Flinders Ranges. Stonework entrance designed by @hoskingwillisarchitecture, constructed by @gforcebuildingandconsulting #nilpena #ediacara #nilpenaediacaranationalpark #fossils #worldheritagefortheflindersranges #nationalpark #parks2025 #nationalparkssa #makingadifference #southaustralia #seeAustralia #watchthisspace #comingsoon @southaustralianmuseum | @satourismcommission | @australia | @tic_southaustralia | @flindersrangesandoutback | @unesco | @unescoworldheritage | @arkaroolaofficial

Surrounded by towering cliffs, Ethel Wreck lies on Ethel Beach within Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula, where it is normally covered by sand, however recent winter storms and heavy seas have fully exposed the historic wrecks. Read more about it on our website. #ethelwreck #dhilbaguurandainnesnationalpark #nationalparkssa #seesouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia

The winter colours of Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park. 📷 by @wendy_philip_ #nationalparkssa #dhilbaguurandainnesnationalpark #seesouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia #southaustralia

One of the many faces of Black Hill Conservation Park. Did you know echidnas are actually toothless mammals? They more than make up for it with their long, sticky tongues. When we say long, we mean it. We’re talking 15 centimetres! 📷 by @theswashbuckler #blackhillconservationpark #nationalparkssa #seesouthaustralia #discoversouthaustralia #exploresouthaustralia

This weekend take a break, step outside and visit your local park. A visit can do wonders for your physical and mental health. Check out the link in our bio to discover our parks.

In the lead up to World Ranger Day this Saturday, we’ve been checking in with some of our amazing staff to see what they’ve been up to. A rangers role can vary from from customer service to pest animal and plant control, to biodiversity protection and cultural heritage protection, to fire management and emergency response, and then to compliance and law enforcement, project management and administration. Thank you to our South Australian park rangers! #WorldRangerDay