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The Goolwa Beach Boardwalk is a return walk starting from the car park at the end of Beach Road, Goolwa South. This walk takes you to a lookout via a wooden boardwalk. Expect panoramic views of the Indian Ocean on one side, Murray Mouth and Hindmarsh Island on the other. Besides the scenery, you can spot heaps of shorebirds, whether nesting or up in the sky. After enjoying the sights, you can dip in the cool waters or eat at the cafe next to the car park. Many people enjoy off-roading along the beach with their 4WDs as well. The first half of the boardwalk is wheelchair friendly, but the rest involves steps. Dogs are allowed on-leash/off-leash depending on the season, please check beforehand. 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.

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Goolwa Beach Boardwalk

380 m return

6 min to 10 min

Goolwa Beach Boardwalk

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Starting from the car park at the main entrance to Bool Lagoon Game Reserve on Lindsay Hoods Road, Bool Lagoon, this walk explores Bool Lagoon Game Reserve via the Gahnia Walk. Bool Lagoon and the adjoining Hacks Lagoon are among the largest and most diverse freshwater lagoon systems in Southern Australia, providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife and important drought refuge for many rare and endangered bird species. This short and easy walk follows a boardwalk through tussock grasses, reeds and tea trees to a bird hide, offering excellent opportunities to view the small birds that use the area for feeding and nesting. This walk consists of well-constructed boardwalks, suitable for prams, wheelchairs and all fitness levels. Toilets, barbecues and picnic facilities are located at the Bool Lagoon campground. The water levels in these seasonal wetlands vary, and during the summer months, the lagoons may be completely dry. Dogs are not permitted in this park. 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.

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Gahnia Walk

430 m return

5 min to 10 min

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Starting from the Alligator Gorge car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you to the Ali (Narrows) Lookout and back via the Ali Lookout Walk track. This short and easy walk follows a fairly wide and well-maintained walking trail that gently descends to the Ali Lookout, offering stunning views over Alligator Gorge, a scenic gorge that cuts through ancient quartzite rocks in the northern section of the park, with spectacular rock formations and rock pools. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, suitable for most 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.

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Ali (Narrows) Lookout

450 m return

5 min to 10 min

Ali (Narrows) Lookout

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Starting from the Alligator Gorge car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you to the Gorge (Terrace) Lookout and back via the Gorge Lookout Walk track. This short and easy walk follows a fairly wide and well-maintained walking trail that gently climbs to the Ali Lookout, offering stunning views over Alligator Gorge, a scenic gorge that cuts through ancient quartzite rocks in the northern section of the park, with spectacular rock formations and rock pools. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, suitable for most 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.

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Gorge (Terrace) Lookout

470 m return

10 min to 15 min

Gorge (Terrace) Lookout

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Starting from the Mount Lofty Summit car park off Mount Lofty Summit Road, Cleland National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the summit of Mount Lofty via Mt Lofty Discovery Walk. This short and easy loop meanders through native vegetation just below the Mount Lofty summit lookout, with several seats provided for walkers to relax and take in the views of Adelaide before returning to the viewing area. The Summit Café & Function Centre contains a restaurant, café, visitor centre and gift shop, as well as accessible toilets, a large outdoor dining area and a lookout with panoramic views of Adelaide, from the city skyline all the way to the coast. The visitor centre features interactive panels with information about the summit and surrounding tourist attractions, as well as the Aboriginal and European history of this area, including the story behind the towering white obelisk known as Flinders Column. This loop consists of mostly flat stone paths, with some steps, suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but not for prams or 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.

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Mt Lofty Discovery Walk

560 m circuit

10 min to 15 min

Mt Lofty Discovery Walk

Cafe

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Starting from the car park at the end of Mount Summit Road, Mount Barker Summit, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Barker and back via the Mount Barker Summit Walk. Mount Barker Summit Reserve is one of the most important conservation areas in the region, protecting valuable biodiversity, including threatened plant and animal species, and lies within the home country of the Peramangk and the Ngarrindjeri people. This short hike follows a relatively easy trail to the summit of Mount Barker, passing a lookout area with picnic tables before reaching the summit, which has a stone cairn identifying it as an ancient burial site. From an elevation of 517 metres, the summit provides panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Mount Lofty to the northwest, the township of Mount Barker and the Cream Bowl to the west, Lake Alexandrina and Coorong to the south and the Bremer Valley to the east. This walk consists of narrow walking trails, with some gentle hills, steps and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Peramangk people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Mount Barker Summit Walk

570 m return

10 min to 15 min

Mount Barker Summit Walk

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Starting from the carpark at the end of Quarry Track, Tea Tree Gully, this circuit walk takes you around the former quarry in Anstey Hill Recreation Park via the Little Quarry Loop track. Ambling around a former quarry site, the Little Quarry Loop is an easy 650-metre trail catering for all levels of ability. Quartzite was quarried here in the late 1800s, and the Little Quarry Loop gives you a glimpse of one of these quarries. The trail is well-marked with a series of signs, and is often used by walkers as well as novice bike riders such as children. There are several accessible picnic areas with gazebos dotted around the trail along the way. The trail is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, as the terrain is hard packed gravel that is mostly level. Dogs on a lead are welcome. 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.

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Little Quarry Loop

640 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

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Sacred Canyon Aboriginal Cultural Walk

Sacred Canyon Aboriginal Cultural Walk

660 m return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Sacred Canyon Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a guided tour through Sacred Canyon and back. For a fascinating Aboriginal cultural experience, join an experienced Yura guide for an entertaining and informative walk to Sacred Canyon, a significant site to the Adnyamathanha people, where visitors can learn about the engravings, landscape and culture as interpreted by a traditional owner. At the entrance, there's an information board explaining the traditional heritage and cultural significance of the canyon. The trail into the canyon is along a dry river bed lined with river red gums, leading to a site where ancient Aboriginal artwork can be found carved into the sheer rock face. This walk follows a dry river bed, with no formed walking trail and some uneven rocky surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Access to Sacred Canyon is only available on Adnyamathanha guided tours, which must be booked in advance at the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre. Dogs are not permitted in this park. 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.

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Caves

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Mount Monster Summit Hike

Mount Monster Summit Hike

660 m return

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the car park off Mount Monster Road, Keith, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Monster and back via the Mount Monster Summit Hike. This short, moderately challenging bushwalk takes walkers up to the summit of Mount Monster, an unusual granite outcrop of considerable geologic significance, offering panoramic views over the granite outcrops, natural bushland and surrounding flat farmland. The granite outcrops are surrounded by varied soil types that support diverse bushland vegetation, providing important habitat for a variety of wildlife, birds and reptiles. In spring, there are beautiful displays of colourful native wildflowers, including orchids. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for average 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.

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Starting from the car park on Woorabinda Drive, Stirling, this walk takes you on a circuit around Woorabinda Lake via the Woorabinda Lake Track. Located a short distance from the centre of Stirling in Woorabinda Bushland Reserves, this short family-friendly loop follows a shaded path around Woorabinda Lake, a former railway dam that provides habitat for birds, fish, reptiles, mammals and amphibians. Along the way, the walk passes the Poetry Station, a bench with a pouch containing paper and pencils, where visitors can relax, enjoy the view and read or write a poem. There's also a lovely bird hide on the south-eastern side of the lake, with a bird identification chart inside. Model boating enthusiasts race remote-controlled yachts on the lake every Wednesday, making this a great time to visit. This loop consists of flat, well-maintained walking paths and boardwalks, suitable for 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.

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Woorabinda Lake Loop

660 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

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The Woorabinda Lake circuit walk starts from Woorabinda Drive in Stirling and pivots around the lake, which takes only 10 to 20 minutes to do. This short walk is perfect for birdwatching as there is a bird hide on the southeastern side of the lake, and you can come across alpacas if lucky. It is also pet-friendly, so bring your furry friend along. The natural landscape surrounding the lake provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. There are no facilities or points of interest along the way, but it's a great spot to enjoy some fresh air and nature. 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.

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Woorabinda Lake

660 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

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Starting from the Ingalalla Falls car park off Hay Flat Road, Hay Flat, this walk takes you to Ingalalla Falls and back. Situated in the Second Valley Forest Reserve, this short family-friendly walk follows a 300 metre trail alongside a creek to Ingalalla Falls, a two-tiered waterfall that cascades into the rock pool below. The walk begins at a large picnic area with excellent facilities, passing several picnic tables along the way, providing great spots to relax and enjoy the environment. Following the creek upstream, the walk crosses a couple of small wooden bridges before reaching the base of the falls, which are best seen after heavy rains. This walk consists of flat, well-maintained walking trails, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The upper tiers of Ingalalla Falls are difficult to reach, as the trail is very steep and slippery. 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.

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Ingalalla Falls

670 m return

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the Gosse Hill car park on Bucks Camp Track, Ngarkat, this walk takes you to the summit of Gosse Hill and back via the Gosse Hill Hike. This short, moderately easy walk takes walkers to the summit of Gosse Hill in the southwestern corner of Ngarkat Conservation Park, showcasing the park's characteristic mallee health vegetation and offering spectacular views across the low hills and open country of the park's interior. A variety of birds can be seen along the trail in spring, as well as colourful displays of wildflowers. Western grey kangaroos and emus are also commonly seen in the park. This walk consists of narrow walking trails with uneven natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for average 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.

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Gosse Hill Hike

820 m return

15 min to 20 min

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Starting from the Playford Lake car park and picnic area on Sir Edwin Avenue, Belair National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around Playford Lake via the Wood Duck Walk. The Wood Duck Walk is a short and easy walk around Playford Lake in Belair National Park, and as the name suggests, is a great place to spot ducks. The picturesque lake is home to a variety of waterbirds, including ducks, cormorants, dusky moorhens and Eurasian coots, with koalas inhabiting the surrounding trees. There are several benches with good views of the lake along the way, as well as informative signs detailing the local birdlife. The picnic area is well equipped with barbecue facilities, picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible public toilets. This loop consists mostly of bitumen trails with a few short gravel sections, suitable for prams and wheelchairs, and can be done in either direction. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash. 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.

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Wood Duck Walk

870 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

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