THE COORONG
Established in 1966, the 37,000 Ha. Coorong National Park contains a variety of interests for the traveller, including
abundant species of birds and wildlife, lagoons, sand-dunes, salt-flats and the magnificent beaches of the Younghusband Peninsula which
offer surfing and beach fishing.
The name derives from the aboriginal "Kurangh", meaning "narrowneck", which describes it perfectly. Stretching from near Goolwa to beyond
Salt Creek, it varies in width from a few metres to several kilometres. Access to the southern Ocean is via the 42 Mile Crossing at the
130km. marker alongthe highway.
Made famous as the venue for the 1970's film of Colin Theile's novel "Storm Boy", it has over 400 species of birds and 278 of plants.
Plenty of accommodation is available at the motel, caravan parks, cabins and campgrounds, the main centres are at Woods Well, Policeman's
Point and Salt Creek.
Camping is permitted at designated locations, and keen fishermen will find Coorong Mullet, Salmon, Flounder, and Mulloway are prolific.
Each Australia Day long weekend (Jan 26th) a fishing competition is held on the beach, and for the bush-walker, there are many trails and
walks to explore. During school holidays and at Easter, guided tours of approximately 1 to 2 hours are conducted by rangers.
The Coorong Promotions Committee produces an excellent map and guide to the area which is available from most places and the Information
Centre is at the National Parks and Wildlife Service office at Meningie.
INFORMATION:
Coorong and Lakes District Office
Ph: 08 8575 1200
Meningie Tourist Information Centre
76 Princes Hwy. Meningie. SA 5264.
Ph: 08 8575 1259
MAJOR AREA FEATURES:
Coorong National Park
Martin Washpool Conservation Park
Messent Conservation Park
Mount Boothby Conservation Park
Naracoorte Caves Reserve: Naracoorte
MAJOR TOWNS:
Meningie
Policemans Point
Salt Creek
Woods Well
Chinamans Well
ACCOMMODATION:
Motels, hotels, caravan parks, B&Bs, holiday units will all be found in the Coorong. Use accommodation search opposite.
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