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Starting from the intersection of Humbug Scrub Road and Bassnet Road, this circuit track gives you a tour of the southwestern corner of the Para Wirra Conversation Park, crossing Mack Creek multiple times along the way. This family-friendly trail is easy to follow, well-signposted and wide enough for comfortable walking. Dog walking is also permitted on this trail (on lead). Visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife along the way, including white-winged choughs, wattlebirds, emus, scarlet robins and blue wrens. The area is particularly lively when the gums and wattles are flowering. Emus can often be heard making their unique drumming sounds as they roam around the picnic grounds. Visitors are advised not to feed the emus, as they may try to steal food. 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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1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

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Little River, Lakeview and Walk the Dog Track Loop

Little River, Lakeview and Walk the Dog Track Loop

6.4 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the Blackwood Oval car park on Craigburn Road, Craigburn Farm, this walk takes you on a circuit around Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the Little River, Lakeview and Walk the Dog tracks. This hike initially heads through Blackwood Hill Reserve, then explores the open grasslands and woodlands of Craigburn Farm in Sturt Gorge Recreation Park. The walk follows the hillside contours along the Little River Track, offering excellent views of the spring-fed creek. Further ahead, the Lakeview Track meanders around a small picturesque lake, providing a serene picnic spot. Many animals can be seen in the park, such as kangaroos, koalas and echidnas, as well as an abundance of native birds. The river and lake are best seen in winter or after heavy rains. This loop consists of shared-use fire tracks and walking trails, suitable for walking, running and mountain biking, with some uneven surfaces and moderate hills. 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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Starting from the car park at the Welcome Mine off Arkaroola Road, Arkaroola, this walk takes you on a circuit around Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary via the Bararranna Gorge Walk. Located in the northern Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is a spectacular private wilderness sanctuary founded by the Sprigg family in 1968, home to a wide range of birds, reptiles and mammals, including the endangered yellow-footed rock-wallaby. The sanctuary is a haven for outback explorers, featuring rolling countryside, rugged mountains, gorges, creeks, waterholes and many unique rock formations. This loop explores the complex geology of Arkaroola, from the ancient fossil seabeds now forming near-vertical cliffs in Bararranna Gorge to the ancient glacial rocks from past ice ages at Stubbs Waterhole, winding across shaly hills and passing between the high walls of Arkaroola Creek. The hike starts and ends at the Welcome Mine, an old copper mine located to the west of the Arkaroola Village, usually accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles. This loop consists of narrow walking trails, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, 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.

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Bararranna Gorge Walk

6.7 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

Bararranna Gorge Walk

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Stringybark, Mount Bold Ridge and Shingleback Track Loop

Stringybark, Mount Bold Ridge and Shingleback Track Loop

6.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

6.7 km

Starting from the Gate 3 car park at the intersection of Matthews Road and Scott Creek Road, Dorset Vale, this walk takes you on a circuit around Scott Creek Conservation Park via the Stringybark, Mount Bold Ridge and Shingleback tracks. Scott Creek Conservation Park features some of the most diverse native vegetation in the Adelaide Hills, with dense stringybark forests, steep-sloped valleys and seasonal creeks that provide habitat for an abundance of birds and animals, including southern brown bandicoots, western grey kangaroos, koalas and ringtail possums. In spring, plenty of wildflowers can be seen dotted along the trails. This relatively easy and straightforward loop begins by entering the stringybark forest along the Bandicoot Track, then ascends steadily along the Stringybark Track, offering excellent views of the park. The next section is fairly flat and easy-going, following the Mount Bold Ridge Track alongside the road before descending along the Shingleback Track back to the car park. This loop consists of well-signposted fire tracks, with some 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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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Run

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Birdwatching

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Starting from the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre on Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to the Hills Homestead and back via the Wilpena Pound Hiking track and Pound Gap track. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged mountain ranges, dramatic gorges, peaceful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This relatively easy walk initially follows a dirt road through the Pound Gap, following Wilpena Creek through tall river red gums and pines. After crossing the creek and passing a waterhole, the road reaches an information shelter and splits in two. Up to this point, the walk is suitable for wheelchairs and prams, and there is also a shuttle bus service to here. From there, walkers can continue along the walking trail, which is easier, or along the road, which climbs above Sliding Rock. The walk continues to the historic Hills Homestead, where there are toilets, picnic tables and interpretive signs telling the story of the cottage's original inhabitants and their struggles with the harsh Australian conditions. The walk can be extended to the Wangara Lookouts, which offer panoramic views of the interior of Wilpena Pound. This walk consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with compacted natural surfaces 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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Hills Homestead

6.7 km return

1 h 45 min to 3 h

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50 Shades of Clay & Frogger

50 Shades of Clay & Frogger

6.8 km circuit

2 h to 3 h 15 min

Starting from the car park of Majors Road, O'Halloran Hill, this circuit track gives you a taste of O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park (part of Glenthorne National Park- Ityamaiitpinna Yarta) via 50 Shades of Clay & Frogger tracks. This loop offers a great experience for horseback riders, mountain bikers, and bushwalkers alike. Beautiful grey box eucalyptus and river red gums are sprinkled along the trail, from which you can get great views of the city and coast. Walkers and bikers usually give way to horses, while cyclists give way to walkers. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The mobile phone coverage is generally good in the park. However, the trail can get very muddy after rainfall. 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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Fifty Shades of Clay and Frogger Loop

Fifty Shades of Clay and Frogger Loop

6.8 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park on Majors Road, Seaview Downs, this walk takes you on a circuit around O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park via the Fifty Shades of Clay and Frogger tracks. Located in the southern suburbs, O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park, now part of Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, consists mostly of grassy rolling hills with restored native vegetation that was formerly cleared for grazing. Walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and dogs are welcome in the park, which offers a large open space with an extensive network of fire tracks and shared-use trails. This loop begins along a wide fire track before following a single track named Fifty Shades of Clay, winding across the hills with excellent views of the city and coastline. Continuing along a single track named Frogger, the loop passes a vantage point looking out across the Southern Expressway, then follows a gravel fire track along the western side of the expressway back to the car park. This loop consists of gently undulating fire tracks and shared-use trails, with some sections that may be muddy or overgrown, suitable for walkers and cyclists of 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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Bus

Mount George and Stirling Golf Club Circuit

Mount George and Stirling Golf Club Circuit

6.8 km circuit

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

6.8 km

Starting from the end of Mount George Road, Mount George Conservation Park, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of Mount George and around the Stirling Golf Club. The first section of this hike follows the Lewis Fire track and Ridge Trail to the summit of Mount George. A nearby rocky outcrop has a magnificent lookout with views over Bridgewater to Mount Lofty. When you complete the Mount George circuit, the walk takes you around the Stirling Golf Club, regarded as one of the most picturesque golf courses in South Australia. A large section of this walk leads along a road contouring the golf course, with no dedicated footpath. Overall, this hike has gentle gradients, clear signage and mostly well-formed tracks, suitable for most ages and 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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2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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Deep Creek Waterfall from Tapanappa Lookout

Deep Creek Waterfall from Tapanappa Lookout

6.8 km return

2 h to 3 h

Starting from the Gate 39 car park near the Tapanappa Lookout at the end of Tapanappa Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you to the Deep Creek Waterfall and back via the Deep Creek Waterfall Hike from Tapanappa Lookout. Deep Creek National Park protects the largest portion of remaining native vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, providing habitat for a diverse range of native wildlife, including western grey kangaroos, short-beaked echidnas and over 100 bird species. This moderately challenging hike takes walkers down to Deep Creek Waterfall, a secluded waterfall and waterhole oasis nestled in the heart of the park, between the Trig Campground and the Tapanappa Lookout. There are spectacular bushland and coastal views along the way, with steep steps leading to the base of the waterfall towards the end. The waterfall generally only flows in winter and after rains, but the waterhole is permanent. The walk begins near the Tapanappa Campground, which is suitable for tents, small camper vans and camper trailers. The campground also has toilets, picnic shelters and fire pits. This hike consists of narrow walking trails, with 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.

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Sturt Gorge Circuit via the River Trail

Sturt Gorge Circuit via the River Trail

6.8 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 3 h

Starting from the Sturt Gorge Gate 12 carpark on Broadmeadow Drive, Flagstaff Hill, this walk takes you on a circuit within Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the River, Fire, Wattle and Lomandra tracks. Sturt Gorge Recreation Park has a large network of shared-use mountain bike and walking trails, a spectacular rugged gorge with internationally recognised geological significance, cascading waterfalls, rockpools and creeks. This scenic and peaceful hike takes in the rugged beauty of Sturt Gorge while passing through a variety of vegetation communities along the way. Walk among the steep slopes of grey box grassy woodlands and Sturt tillite rock formations, and look out for the diverse range of native animals that come to drink at the waterholes along the river. Koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, kookaburras, cockatoos and rosellas are often seen in the park. Be sure to check out the amazing views over the gorge from the lookouts at the top of the Sturt River dam wall, near the end of the walk. This is an adventurous trail, with many river crossings and some rock scrambling. Take care on the trail surfaces, which are uneven and rocky in some areas, with narrow and slippery sections and occasional steep inclines and descents. After rain the rivers water levels may rise, and the stepping-stones across the river crossings may become submerged. There are no facilities in the park, so be sure to carry sufficient water, food and supplies for the entire hike. 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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Sandy Creek Boundary Walk

Sandy Creek Boundary Walk

7 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 3 h

Starting from the car park on Pimpala Road, Cockatoo Valley, this circuit walk takes you around the perimeter of Sandy Creek Conservation Park via the Honeyeater Link and Boundary tracks. This walk starts along the Honeyeater Link Track and then follows a wide fire trail around the park's perimeter. The sandy land is home to the rarest plants of the valley. The terrain undulates gently, and the trails are flat and well maintained, making this an easy walk. 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 near the Wilpena Pound Resort at the end of Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk leads to the summit of Mount Ohlssen Bagge via the Pound Gap and Mount Ohlssen Bagge tracks. Embark on a steep rocky climb to the summit of Mount Ohlssen Bagge, with great views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding valleys. Keep a lookout for fascinating reptiles along the way. The walk begins near the Wilpena Pound Resort, following the main trail a short distance into the Pound Gap, before branching off to begin the climb up Mount Ohlssen Bagge. Keep a close eye out for the orange markers along the trail. This is an easier hike compared to Saint Mary’s Peak, but it still presents quite a challenge in terms of elevation. The climb is strenuous and there are few rocky sections, but the view from the summit rewards your efforts. 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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Mount Ohlssen Bagge

7 km return

2 h 45 min to 4 h

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Starting from the car park at the end of Ravine Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you through Ravine des Casoars and back via the Ravine Hike. Located on the western end of Kangaroo Island, Ravine des Casoars (Valley of the Cassowaries) is a steep-sided ravine valley that meets the sea via a 120-metre-wide gap in the continuous cliff line, with a beautiful beach separating the two headlands. The ravine was named in 1803 by French explorer Nicolas Baudin, who mistakenly identified the island's now extinct dwarf emus for cassowaries. It contains Aboriginal sites dating back approximately 7,500 years. This scenic and challenging hike follows the narrow ravine valley to the coast, providing spectacular views of the sea and rocky headlands. The trail meanders through sugar gum woodlands high above the valley floor, passing along the creek bank before emerging at the beach, where there are limestone caves to explore. This hike consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with some creek crossings and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for moderate fitness levels. Swimming isn't advised as the beach is usually exposed to large waves, as well as strong rip currents, even in low wave conditions. 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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Ravine Hike

7 km return

2 h to 3 h

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Ferry

Starting from the Cleland Wildlife Park car park near the Barking Gecko Café off Mounty Lofty Summit Road, Cleland National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Lofty and back via the Steub Trail. Named in honour of park benefactor, Mr Ludwig Reinwald Steub, this trail is a gentler, more undulating alternative to the steep and popular trail from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty, providing the option for visitors to walk or cycle from Cleland Wildlife Park to Mount Lofty. The trail climbs gently through heathy woodland forest communities, offering stunning views over the park's southern ridges and across the Adelaide Plains, ending at the Mount Lofty summit lookout, which provides panoramic views of the Adelaide city skyline and the coast beyond. The trail has a recycled asphalt surface and gentle, low-gradient access, making it an ideal option for families with kids and prams, the elderly or people with reduced mobility. Visitors can either leave a car at both ends, arrange a lift from the Mount Lofty car park or return via the same route. This walk consists of gently undulating shared-use trails, with some boardwalk sections, 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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Steub Trail

7.1 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Mtb

Run

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Bus

Sturt Gorge River Trail Circuit

Sturt Gorge River Trail Circuit

7.2 km circuit

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

7.2 km

Starting from the end of Edgar Street, Bedford Park, this walk takes you on a circuit within Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the Edgar, River and Lomandra tracks. As you’ll be walking through this geologically important area be mindful that the trees surrounding you are the Grey Box eucalyptuses that are a threatened species. The track takes you out of the gorge for some breathless views over Adelaide before taking you back down to the gorge. The trails are well-formed and have clear signage throughout. Some tracks are pretty narrow and can get slippery after rain. There are also several river crossings and tricky rock scrambles along the way. 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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2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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