South Australia Info

Protecting South Australia - July 19, 2007

South Australia contains vast areas of wilderness and has some of the highest quality arid and marine wilderness anywhere. Sharing borders with all mainland states, SA is crucial to any vision of continent wide conservation. Protecting core areas and connecting processes in and between these areas is a key WildCountry goal and an aim of The Wilderness Society.

Nullarbor Wilderness Campaign - August 22, 2008

The Wilderness Society has nominated the Nullarbor Plain for protection under South Australia's Wilderness Protection Act 1992. Recognised internationally for its natural and cultural heritage values, the iconic plain is the largest semi-arid karst cave system in the world. Despite this, the area is under serious threat!

SA's Unique Marine Environment - November 04, 2008

The Wilderness Society, along with other national and South Australian conservation groups, is campaigning for the protection of our unique marine and coastal environments through the establishment of a system of fully protected marine National Parks and Wilderness Protection Areas.

The Nullarbor Plain - world’s largest limestone karst landscape - January 01, 2008

The vast Nullarbor Plain straddles the border of Western Australia and South Australia and is the world’s largest limestone karst landscape. The conservation of this area is vital to the WildCountry vision across the two states.

Adelaide Shop - May 31, 2004

Shop 13, Victoria Square Arcade
Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 8231 0625

Contact details for the Adelaide shop of the Wilderness Society.

Arkaroola's Mt Gee - too precious to lose - November 04, 2007

The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Northern Flinders Ranges of South Australia is one of the most significant conservation areas in Australia.

Stunning Mt Gee, in the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Northern Flinders Ranges of South Australia, is threatened by mining.

The Wilderness Society SA - Marine conservation consensus statement - October 22, 2007

South Australia’s marine environment is an important part of Australia’s ‘Unique South’, the southern temperate waters, where up to 90% of the species in some plant and animal groups are found nowhere else in the world.

The Wilderness Society South Australia contacts - May 04, 2008

For public, media and other enquiries.

Coongie Lakes - February 01, 2006

Coongie Lakes is one of South Australia's most important natural areas. As a major wetland system in an arid area, the lakes are recognised as being internationally important and are home to tens of thousands of water birds. Despite this, the Coongie Lakes system faces a number of threats and are inadequately protected.

Great Australian Bight - October 31, 2005

Both the commonwealth and South Australian governments have proclaimed marine parks in the Great Australian Bight. However, these parks are inadequate in protecting the unique marine life and ecosystems along the world's longest south facing shoreline.