1 h 30 min to 3 h 45 min to 1 h 30 min 1 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min
9.4 km
oneway
↑ 11 m ↓ -50 m
Smooth & flat
Starting from the main roundabout on the Copper Coast Highway, Kadina, this walk takes you to Wallaroo via the Copper Coast Rail Trail. Following the original rail corridor of the former railway line, the Copper Coast Rail Trail connects the inland town of Kadina with the coastal town of Wallaroo, providing contrasting scenery ranging from dryland interior to picturesque beaches. The area is rich in mining and agricultural history, with museums and historic buildings, and both towns have several shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The trail features a bitumen surface, with shelters and interpretive signage detailing the area's history along the way. Shortly after leaving Kadina, the trail passes the Wallaroo Mines Institute, built in 1902. Further ahead, the trail passes the old stone racecourse stand, built in 1899, then continues through open country to the outskirts of Wallaroo. The trail ends at the Wallaroo beachfront, providing great views of the Yorke Peninsula's pristine waters, as well as excellent swimming and fishing opportunities at the beaches and the jetty. This walk consists of mostly flat sealed paths, with some road crossings, suitable for all fitness levels and bike types, as well as prams and wheelchairs. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From the main roundabout on the Copper Coast Highway, Kadina, head along the bitumen path alongside Powell Terrace, passing a shade shelter. Follow the bitumen path ahead and continue the Copper Coast Rail Trail (Kadina to Wallaroo).....
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Directions & comments
Start heading along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 680 m (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Downer Road) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 760 m (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Lipson Road) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 2.2 km (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Airport Road) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Sharples Road) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Evans Road North) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 500 m (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & East Terrace) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 690 m (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Mays Crossing) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 345 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
At the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Irwine Street continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 75 m pass the playground (7 m on your left).
After another 130 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
After another 95 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
After another 35 m pass the "Bews Square" (55 m on your right).
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Wildman Street) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 75 m (at the intersection of Copper Coast Rail Trail & Jetty Road) continue straight, to head along Copper Coast Rail Trail.
After another 215 m (at the intersection of Heritage Drive & Copper Coast Rail Trail) turn right, to head along Heritage Drive (a residential road).
After another 20 m veer left.
After another 50 m veer left.
After another 15 m turn right.
After another 20 m pass the car park (30 m on your left).
The end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Copper Coast Rail Trail
Grading
Class 1/6
Smooth & flat
Length
9.4 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 3 h
Quality of track
Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient
Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Some facilities on route
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.1 km apart with the largest gap of 8.6 km.
Bushwalk
1 h 30 min to 3 h
45 min to 1 h 30 min
1 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.1 km apart with the largest gap of 8.6 km.
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After another 75 m pass the playground (7 m on your left).
After another 130 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
After another 35 m pass the "Bews Square" (55 m on your right).
After another 20 m veer left.
