Wrens on Glenelg

07/01/2025

The waters of the Glenelg River were still and glorious on Sunday.

The Nelson River Cruises boat was out, making its way up and over the South Australia border.

Skiers were gliding on top of the water from Simpsons Landing. Children were holding on for dear life to biscuits towed behind boats and squealing in delight.

Closer to the mouth, kayakers were exploring all along the river’s edge.

The iconic river landings and huts were full of friends, couples and families throwing a line in.

Stay with us at and enjoy the beauty of the river.

Pictured: Cruising up the river near Donovans

📍 Gunditjmara Country

22/12/2024

Good to see these guys will be providing great coffee, snack foods and icecream for the summer season! Great news for Nelson.

We are thrilled to announce Cool Beans are trading 9am - 4pm 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) in Bridge Park Carpark, Nelson.

Proud to be working with The Sustainable Coffee Co., serving our customers with their most popular roast 'Tempest' all summer long! ☕️

02/10/2024

Them: “Please don’t bury your head in the sand about this.”
Me: …. 🦔

This echidna was spotted getting sand all over its face while digging for ants in Nelson yesterday.

Guests often see echidnas on the walking trails in Nelson.

The Great South West Walk follows the Glenelg River, which is just out the back gate of .

Echidnas are also often spotted out on the walking trails near the Estuary.

They’re one of our favourite native animals to see here in Nelson, along with with emus, kangaroos, wallabies and many rare bird species that are hard to find in other places.

Nelson is quiet enough for them to feel comfortable to come out and say hello.

26/09/2024

What left these massive footprints on the beach in Nelson? 🐾

13/06/2024

09/04/2024

It’s almost ghost mushroom season again! 🍄✨

Recent wet weather is spurring a flurry of mushroom growth including in luminescent varieties that are delighting nature lovers.

17/03/2024

Sunday feels. 🐨 Our resident koala was feeling the heat during a recent hot day here.