Coorong National Park
national park in South Australia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Coorong National Park
Welcome to the Coorong National Park, a landscape of 'satisfaction, delight, and calm' located at the final destination of Australia's mighty Murray River. This is a place where a river that has traveled over 2,500 kilometers and…
Listen in the app2The Goolwa Barrage and the Lock System
We begin our exploration at the Goolwa Barrage, a critical piece of infrastructure that separates the fresh water of the Murray River from the salty southern ocean. The barrage ensures that the river remains fresh even during…
Listen in the app3Jack's Point and the Pelican Nesting Sites
Continuing inland along the coast, we reach the Jack's Point Pelican Observatory. This is a magical and serene shoreline that stretches to the horizon, but its primary fame comes from the small islands offshore. …
Listen in the app4Dunes and Bush Tucker: The Ngarrindjeri Bounty
A walk through the coastal dunes reveals the 'rich diversity' of food and water that sustained the Ngarrindjeri people for millennia. This was one of the most populated areas of pre-colonial Australia because of this abundance. …
Listen in the app5The Ninety Mile Beach and the Pippy Shuffle
Crossing the dunes brings us to the vast, windswept expanse of Ninety Mile Beach. This is where the Southern Ocean crashes onto the shore with elemental force, its next stop being Antarctica. …
Listen in the app6Ngarrindjeri Wisdom: The Naitji Totem System
The Ngarrindjeri people’s relationship with the Coorong is governed by a sophisticated social and ecological system called 'Naitji.' A Naitji is essentially a totem—it might be an animal, a plant, or an insect—to which an…
Listen in the app7Cruising the Lagoon: Paddle Boats and Pelicans
The most relaxing and perhaps the best way to absorb the 'true wonder' of the Coorong is by boat. For over 55 years, adventure cruises have navigated the brackish lagoons, offering a unique perspective on the landscape. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Coorong National Park, we are left with a feeling of 'satisfaction, delight, and calm.' This is a landscape where the elemental forces of river and ocean meet, creating one of the most…
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What is Coorong National Park?
Coorong National Park is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -36.0492, 139.5536 |
| Last updated |