Immerse Yourself in a Marine Park

Immerse Yourself in a Marine Park

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Posted 2015-12-17 by Jenny Priorfollow

Mon 21 Dec 2015 - Sun 31 Jan 2016

[SECTION]Immerse Yourself in a Marine Park[/SECTION]
There's nothing quite like water and sand to keep children happy for hours. If you would like to try a variation on swimming, why not book in for one of the free (or almost free) beach activities organised by National Parks of South Australia . There's lots of new things to explore with the help of Rangers, Reef Watch experts and experienced snorkel leaders.



National Parks SA are holding reef rambles, night walks and snorkelling events all along the coast; from Hallett Cove to Port Macdonnell. If you are visiting the Limestone Coast, check the Coastal Connections program for even more wet and sandy holiday fun. Investigate bush tucker, nocturnal dune dwellers, coastal and wetland birds, seagrass, Aboriginal culture, kayaking, fossils and fishing.

Marine Park's calendar of events contains everything you need to know on where to meet, what to bring, the cost and links for booking. Have a look at the following pages for information on the exciting events on offer.

[SECTION]Reef Rambles[/SECTION]



Innes National Park

Join a free ranger guided reef walk at Innes National Park and adjoining Southern Spencer Gulf Marine Park. Booking required.
Date: 8 January 2016

Aldinga

Come along on a free reef ramble tour with an expert from Reef Watch.
Date: 9 January 2016

Normanville

Come along on a free reef ramble tour at Lady Bay with an expert from Reef Watch.
Date: 10 January 2016

Hallett Cove

Come along on a free reef ramble tour at Hallett Cove Beach with an expert from Reef Watch.
Date: 16 January 2016



Port Lincoln

Free reef ramble at Port Lincoln. Come and learn more about our marine life. Booking required.
Date: 25 January 2016

Coffin Bay

Free reef ramble at Coffin Bay. Come and learn more about our marine life. Booking required.
Date: 27 January 2016
NaturePlay have a wonderful 'Agreement' for humans to make with Nature: 'have fun, get dirty, learn something, explore new places and discover new things, be kind to the plants and animals, leave only footprints and come back to play again!' With these things in mind they have put together a list of '20 Things to Discover at Coffin Bay'. Coffin Bay National Park is being celebrated as Nature Play's December Park of Month.

[SECTION]Snorkelling[/SECTION]



Port Noarlunga

Come along on a snorkelling tour and learn about Port Noarlunga Reef Sanctuary Zone. Several sessions at various times. Booking required.
Date: 21 December 2015



Second Valley

Come along on a snorkelling tour and learn about Encounter Marine Park. Several sessions at various times. Booking required.
Date: 29 December 2015

Port Willunga and Star of Greece shipwreck

Join in a guided snorkelling tour and learn about our marine parks and its maritime heritage. Snorkel over a shipwreck 'Star of Greece'. Several sessions at various times. Booking required.
Date: 23 January 2016



Port Lincoln

Free snorkelling tour at Port Lincoln on Australia Day! Join a community snorkelling event and learn more about our marine life. Booking required.
Dates: 25-26 January 2016

Coffin Bay

Free snorkelling tours at Coffin Bay. Join a community snorkelling event and learn more about our marine life. Booking required.
Date: 27 January 2016

Tumby Bay

Free snorkelling tours at Tumby Bay. Join a community snorkelling event and learn more about our marine life. Booking required.
Date: 28 January 2016

[SECTION]Night Reef Walks[/SECTION]

Innes National Park

Join a free ranger guided night walk of the local reefs and rock pools at Innes National Park. Booking required.
Dates: 22 - 23 January 2016



Innes National Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the exception of extreme fire danger days. To enter, purchase a Parks Pass from the Parks SA website. Look for the anchor and hull of the Ethel. Enjoy bushwalking, bird life, coastal views, lighthouses, and the ruins of the historic town of Inneston.

[SECTION]Aquatic Adventures[/SECTION]

Encounter Marine Park

Encounter Marine Park is Nature Play's Park of the Month in January 2016. Encounter Marine Park includes Port Noarlunga, Aldinga, Rapid Bay, Cape Jervis, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Bashams Beach, Antechamber Bay, Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote. This region is home to Southern Right Whales, Australian Sea Lions and Leafy Sea Dragons.

Discover the park, learn more about our marine environment and its diverse marine life, enjoy surfing, fishing and other summer activities.
Date: 1 January 2016

Robe

Marine park and coastal activities at Robe including rock pool rambles and Junior Ranger activities.
Date: 2 January 2016



Port MacDonnell

Marine park and coastal activities at Port MacDonnell including snorkel tours, rockpool rambles and Junior Ranger activities.
Date: 2 January 2016

Southend

Marine park and coastal activities at Southend including estuary discovery tours and Junior Ranger activities.
Date: 3 January 2016

Port Noarlunga - Eco Beach and Aquatic Adventure
Free family fun day at Port Noarlunga beach with lots of fun activities including guided snorkelling, fishing, big bash beach cricket and meet the Royal Australian Navy! Enter for a chance to win a SNUBA dive worth $100.
Date: 31 January 2016, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Here are some extra ideas for activities, events and festivals along South Australia's coastline this summer:
Port Lincoln Tunarama 22nd to 26th January 2016
• visit the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
• view the Surf Life Saving Surf Sport Events. Numerous events commencing December 2015.
• cheer the Flotilla for Kids , a colourful flotilla of decorated boats, motoring up the Port River from Outer Harbor to Port Adelaide. It's on Sunday 7th February, 2016.

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!date 21/12/2015 -- 31/01/2016
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