Things to do
Experience the wonders of the Coorong
Coorong Mullet
A local delicacy, commercially fished and found on the menus of many top restaurants. You will also find it on the board of many fish and chipperies in the area.
The Birdman of the Coorong
Thought to be South Australia’s only genuine bushranger that roamed the Coorong on an ostrich!
Birdwatcher's Trail
The Coorong Birdwatcher's Trail is a great way to find the best spots to spot some incredible birdlife in the Coorong.
Raukkan Church
Featured on the Australian fifty-dollar note alongside David Unaipon, a preacher, author and inventor from SA.
Pink Lake
The colouring is caused by a chemical called carotene produced by an aquatic plant, (Dunaliella Salina), to protect it from the sun's rays. The pink colouration increases as the lake dries out in summer.
Lake Albert Golf Course
Considered one of the best country courses in South Australia. It is a challenging and undulating par 72 course of lush green fairways lined by trees
Point Malcom Lighthouse
the only freshwater inland lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere. It was originally built to guide the paddle steamers across lakes Albert and Alexandrina
Pelican Path
or Yunti Ngopun Ngami, follows the foreshore of Lake Albert in Meningie and is suitable for wheelchair uses, dog walking and kids bicycles. The trail is a sealed path
Coonalpyn Silo Art
Painted by world-renowned large scale mural artist Guido van Helten who was given full creative license to create what he believed would best reflect community spirit, culture and local identity
Meningie Gallery
located at the Chambers Tourist Info Center
Camp Coorong
Offers various activities for any person or group wishing to learn more about Aboriginal History, Arts, Crafts and the environment within the Ngarrindjeri region
Trig Hill Lookout
the highest point in the town and gives a wonderful view over the town and the lake
Lions Skate Park
Famous Pelican Statue
Find me at the Coorong Cottage Industries at the Chambers
Meningie Lions Jubilee Park
Meningie Dog Park
off-leash dog park at the Meningie Community Sports Ground
Cheese Factory Museum
See how the people of Meningie and Districts used to work, live and play!
Additional Activities
There are plenty of activities in the Coorong area, including windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and fishing.