Coorong National Park

Coorong National Park is a protected area in South Australia that stretches along the Younghusband Peninsula, covering lagoons, sand dunes and wetlands. The landscape consists of a long, narrow waterway separated from the ocean by a dune barrier.

The South Australian government created the park in 1966 to safeguard the broad lagoon and coastal ecosystems. In the following decades, the area gained international recognition as a Ramsar wetland, highlighting its ecological importance.

The name comes from the Ngarrindjeri language and roughly means "narrow neck", referring to the long waterway that runs between the dunes and the mainland. Fishers still work the shallow channels using traditional nets and rod techniques passed down through generations.

Several campsites throughout the reserve offer space for tents and caravans, but sites should be booked ahead. Access roads are mostly unsealed, so extra care is needed during wet weather.

The reserve hosts Australia's largest pelican colony, where over 200 bird species can sometimes be observed. The nearby peninsula also forms one of the longest continuous beaches in the country.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1967

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Website: http://environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Limestone_Coast/coorong-national-park

GPS coordinates: -36.04917,139.55361

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30