SA - MENINGIE - The Heart of The Coorong

Meningie is a picturesque lakeside town.



Located at the northern gateway to the Coorong National Parkand it sits on the shores of Lake Albert.

Once a terminus for historic paddle steamers, Meningie is a charming country township, with fishing, sailing, golf, and bird watching proving popular draw cards.

The surrounding area is a sanctuary for native wildlife and rare coastal flora, while the shallow lagoons and waterways are home to more than 200 species of birds, including the endangered Orange-Bellied Parrot and the world's largest breeding colony of Australian Pelicans.

The Coorong National Park provides Meningie with a picturesque inland sea and is a haven for the famous mullet, mulloway, flounder, salmon and bream. The secluded beaches with their rocky limestone out crops provide plenty of opportunities for camping, picnics, and four-wheel drive adventures.

Meningie has a range of accommodation from campsites, Motels to Bed n Breakfast and excellent shopping facilities.

This unique and beautiful country township is attracting people both nationally and internationally.

The town is the ideal base to explore the internationally renowned Coorong wetlands (listed under the Ramsar Convention) home to over 200 species of Birds