South Australians encouraged to visit parks across the Murraylands
Parks in the Murraylands are being recognised by National Parks and Wildlife Service as part of their park of the month.
Parks around the Murraylands are being recognised through the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Park of the Month program.
With close to 30 parks in the region, you could spend every day of May in a different park and only scrape the surface of what there is to see and do.
NPWS district ranger Jared Pippos encouraged people to explore the region by day and night.
“As places of great biodiversity, the parks are home to an array of significant plant and animal species,” he said.
“The Murraylands' parks are unique as they offer something for everyone, from activities such as walking and wombat watching to four-wheel-drive adventures and stargazing.”
Murray Bridge's local conservation park, Kinchina, will be the host of two activities.
Birdwatchers can enjoy a special bird watching walk in the conservation park on Friday, May 23.
The walk will be led by naturalist Phil Barron and volunteer rangers, taking visitors through an area that is home to precious bush birds including the diamond firetail, rufous whistler, shy heathwren, babblers, dusky woodswallows, hooded and red-capped robins, owlet nightjars and a variety of parrots.
On Sunday, May 25, bike riders will be able to enjoy a beginner-friendly mountain bike ride through the scenic trails of Kinchina.
Perfect for riders aged 13 and over, the 1-2 hour session will explore easy and enjoyable trails ideal for those new to mountain biking.
Other activities around the Murraylands include:
- May 4: 4WD tag-along tour, 9:30am-4pm at Ngarkat Conservation Park
- May 31: Wombat walk and camp-out under the stars, 3:30pm-8pm at Brookfield Conservation Park
The Kinchina Conservation Park has previously been featured in Murray Bridge News' own Walk of the Month articles and was the NPWS August park of the month in 2022.
- More information: www.parks.sa.gov.au/get-inspired.
