Unwind on the Samphire Coast: Parham Campground Reopens!

Nestled in the northern section of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara sits the quiet Parham Campground. With only a short stroll across the sand dune to reach the ocean’s edge, it is the perfect location to unwind and soak in the scenery, or a enjoy a weekend raking for blue swimmer crabs.

The Campground, originally operated solely by Adelaide Plains Council, reopened on 2 April 2023 and is now operated by the Mallala & Districts Lions Club.

Mr Brenton Bell, President of the Mallala & Districts Lion Club, announced the campground “received over 90 bookings before opening day and quickly booked out for the Easter long weekend,” at the Opening Celebration held on Saturday 1 April 2023.

With a $100,000 Federal Government grant under the Building Better Regions Fund, and a further $100,000 commitment by Council, the site now boasts a modern toilet block, coin-operated hot-water shower, RV dump point and a new BBQ shelter and picnic facilities.

The effort to complete the project and reopen to visitors has been a great cooperation between both the community and the Council, and our region has something to be very proud of.

Bookings cost $15 per night for one of 27 unpowered sites, and $20 per night for one of the 6 powered sites.

“The Campground will also bring money into Parham and Dublin. Visitors staying here will visit the Port Parham Sports & Social Club for dinner, and buy their groceries and petrol in Dublin,” said Mr Bell.

Mallala & Districts Lion Club are further supported by Parham & District Action Group.

The campground is only a 25-minute drive from the centre of Two Wells, or 40 minutes from Gawler. Bookings can be made online at www.parhamcampingground.com.

Mark Wasley
Mayor

5 April 2023