Starting from the car park near the Park Headquarters on Lake Road East, Yattalunga, this walk takes you on a circuit past the Lake, the Devils Nose Lookout and the Knob Lookout via the South Para Grand Hike. This moderately challenging loop takes walkers past the main highlights in the central section of Para Wirra Conservation Park, passing many scenic locations and offering the park's premier hiking experience. The walk initially winds along Wild Dog Creek past the Lake, then continues along a ridge through native bushland past the Devils Nose Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the Barossa Range, Gawler District, South Para Gorge and Misery Farm. From there, the walk heads to the lookout, located at the top of the small rounded hill of the Knob, which offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and across to the Devils Nose, then continues past Lizard Rock and Chimney Rock before returning to the car park. This loop consists of wide and narrow fire tracks and walking trails, with compacted gravel surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, uneven natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for moderate fitness levels. 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 car park near the Park Headquarters on Lake Road East, Yattalunga, head along the walking trail, passing a picnic table (to your right). After about 120m, you'll pass a junction in the trail, marked with a blue 'South Para Grand Hike' directional sign. Head left and follow the walking trail ahead for about 275m, crossing a wooden bridge over a creek before reaching a fork in the trail, marked with another blue 'South Para Grand Hike' directional sign. From there, head along the trail to your left and continue the South Para Grand Hike (clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 370 m continue straight.
After another 30 m continue straight.
After another 80 m continue straight.
After another 135 m continue straight.
After another 490 m turn right.
After another 190 m turn right.
After another 295 m veer right, to head along Devils Nose Track.
After another 285 m continue straight, to head along Devils Nose Track.
After another 390 m continue straight.
After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Devils Nose Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Devils Nose viewpoint and back. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.5 km turn right.
After another 1.5 km veer left.
After another 60 m turn right, to head along Quarry Track.
After another 140 m cross the ford.
At the intersection of Quarry Track & Wild Dog Creek continue straight, to head along Quarry Track.
After another 50 m cross the ford.
At the intersection of Quarry Track & Wild Dog Creek continue straight, to head along Quarry Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you up to The Knob via a pivoting track. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1000 m (at the intersection of Scenic Drive & Quarry Track) continue straight, to head along Scenic Drive (a service road).
After another 230 m (at the intersection of Knob Track & Scenic Drive) continue straight, to head along Knob Track (a footpath).
After another 40 m (at the intersection of South Para Grand Hike & Knob Track) continue straight, to head along South Para Grand Hike.
After another 510 m (at the intersection of Lizard Rock Nature Walk & South Para Grand Hike) continue straight, to head along Lizard Rock Nature Walk.
After another 380 m continue straight.
After another 700 m turn left.
After another 30 m continue straight.
After another 370 m come to the end.
This side trip takes you up to The Knob via a pivoting track.
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Directions & comments
At the intersection of Scenic Drive & Quarry Track Start heading along Scenic Drive (a service road).
After another 315 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 315 m to the main route.
This little side trip takes you to the Devils Nose viewpoint and back.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 45 m come to "Devils Nose".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
South Para Grand Hike
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
8.8 km
Time
3 h to 4 h
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Bushwalk
3 h to 4 h
1 h 30 min to 2 h
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Turn around and retrace your steps back the 315 m to the main route.
After another 45 m come to "Devils Nose".