Remote Dune Camping Among Australia’s Most Significant Waterbird Wetlands
| Location | Coorong National Park, Limestone Coast |
| Region | Limestone Coast |
| Campsite Type | Remote bush camping at designated sites |
| Facilities | Pit toilets at some sites — no water, no showers |
| Access | Unsealed roads and 4WD beach access |
| Fees | Park entry fee applies |
| Key Feature | Camp among sand dunes and lagoons in a 130 km coastal wilderness |
A Wilderness of Water and Sand
The Coorong stretches 130 kilometres along the South Australian coast — a narrow ribbon of lagoons, sand dunes, and ocean beach that supports one of Australia’s most important waterbird habitats. Bush camping is available at designated sites scattered along the park, from accessible foreshore camps at Parnka Point and 42-Mile Crossing to remote beach camps accessible only by 4WD along the ocean beach.
Camping in the Coorong is an experience in solitude and natural beauty. The lagoons teem with pelicans, swans, terns, and wading birds. The ocean beach stretches unbroken for tens of kilometres. At night, the sky is vast and unpolluted, and the only sounds are wind, waves, and the calls of nocturnal birds. The Coorong was the setting for the Australian film Storm Boy, and the landscape retains the wild, remote character that inspired the story.
Planning Your Stay
The Coorong begins approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. Access points are scattered along the Princes Highway. A 4WD is required for beach camping and many of the southern camping areas. Bring all water, food, and supplies. A Parks pass is required. The park is best visited in autumn and spring when migratory birds swell the resident populations.