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Newland Head Coastal Cliffs Circuit

Newland Head Coastal Cliffs Circuit

8.6 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 4 h

Starting from the Waitpinga Campground just off Dennis Road, Waitpinga, this circuit walk takes you along the coastline of Newland Head Conservation Park. The walk begins from the eastern end of the Waitpinga Campground, following the sandy Heysen Trail out to the rocky cliffs of Waitpinga, surrounded by coastal vegetation. Keep a lookout for kangaroos and echidnas along the way. The trail returns inland via the Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail, where Banksia and Correa flowers provide a colourful contrast to the emerald green trees and golden sand paths. From the junction, follow the Heysen Trail back to the campground. The trails in Newland Head Conservation Park are well marked with large green signs. Waitpinga Campground has sheltered sites, toilets, and barbecue and picnic facilities. It is situated behind the sand dunes and vegetation, which separate the beach from the car park and campground. This is a moderately challenging walk, with a few short steep hills and sandy paths along the way and some rocky areas around the coastal section. 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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Main Valley and Rockdale Hill Circuit

Main Valley and Rockdale Hill Circuit

8.6 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

8.6 km

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3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

Starting from the carpark at the end of Horsnells Gully Road, Horsnell Gully, this walk takes you on a circuit within the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park via the Main Valley, Mount Lofty, Yurrebilla and Rockdale Hill tracks. This hike is a hidden gem in the Adelaide Hills close to Adelaide, that takes you through forested valleys of majestic river red gums and South Australian blue gums. Keep an eye out for koalas in the treetops, and listen closely for sounds of southern brown bandicoots foraging in the undergrowth. The walk starts along the Main Valley/Waterfall Hike Track, leading uphill along a rough track that is often little more than a narrow, rocky creek-bed. Overgrown blackberry plants with thorns and occasional cobwebs make this quite a challenging section. The section at the end of Main Valley up on to the fire tracks on Rockdale Hill is very steep with some loose rocks, and involves climbing up a waterfall, which may be slippery after rain. The Rockdale Hill Track gradually descends back towards the car park, providing excellent views of the quarry and parts of the city of Adelaide along the way. This is quite a challenging walk, with a mixture of single track walking trails and fire tracks, steep ascents and some rocky sections. 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 Blue Gum Lookout car park at the intersection of Saw Mill Road and Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully, this walk takes you on a circuit around Spring Gully Conservation Park via the Western Boundary, Observation, Ridgetop, Wymans and Cascades tracks. Spring Gully Conservation Park features some of the region's most picturesque native landscapes and is the only reserve in South Australia to contain the red stringybark tree. The park is home to many animals and birds, and in spring, there's an abundance of wildflowers and orchids in bloom. This hike initially descends along Spring Gully Road through the Skilly Hills before climbing along the Western Boundary and the Observation tracks. Further ahead, the hike follows the Ridgetop Track, offering expansive views of the Adelaide Plains, then heads through grassy woodlands along the Wymans and Cascades tracks, passing a lookout above a small seasonal waterfall. This loop consists of well-signposted fire tracks and walking trails, suitable for average fitness levels, with some uneven surfaces and moderately steep sections. 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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Spring Gully Loop

8.7 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

Waterfall

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Starting from Watts Gully Road, Mount Crawford, this walk takes you on a circuit within Warren Conservation Park via the Warren Tower and Tower Hill tracks. The walk starts along a short boardwalk. The trail undulates uphill, going past Aldgate sandstone and magnificent large granite and moss rocks. Once on top, you’ll be awarded with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. The Warren Tower Circuit has a moderate gradient and is 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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Warren Tower Circuit

8.7 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 4 h

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Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound Lookout

Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound Lookout

8.8 km return

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Starting from the Rawnsley Bluff Carpark at the end of the Mawson Trail, near the Rawnsley Park Station, Flinders Ranges, this walk leads to Rawnsley Bluff and the Wilpena Pound Lookout via the Rawnsley Bluff Trail. Flinders Ranges has a beautiful, rugged and unique landscape with vivid red, yellow and green colours. It is a paradise for hikers, and presents a great opportunity to explore the outback of South Australia. From the carpark, the trail follows the creek bed for about 600m before you begin climbing the foothills of the main range. The trail gradually steepens to a climb until reaching the Lone Pine Lookout, from where there are views along the escarpment and towards Elder Range. From here, the worst of the climb is over and the trail becomes less steep as you approach the summit. Along the way you'll pass the Wilpena Pound Lookout, which provides an excellent view down the centre of Wilpena Pound. Further along, at the top of Rawnsley Bluff, there are panoramic views to the south and east overlooking Chace Range. This is a challenging hike, involving a very tough climb early on, and a lot of scrambling up rocks. The trail is generally well formed, and has clear signage. This hike is best suited for reasonably fit and experienced bushwalkers. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, as the trail is very rough in places. 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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Alligator Gorge Ring Route Circuit

Alligator Gorge Ring Route Circuit

8.8 km circuit

3 h, 4 h to 2 days

Starting from the car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit along the entire length of Alligator Gorge via the Alligator Gorge and Ring Route tracks. Discover the rugged beauty of Alligator Gorge on this 9km circuit, including the Narrows and the Terraces. The Narrows is a rugged narrow gorge surrounded by spectacular quartzite walls with unique formations and vivid shades of red, orange and ochre. And The Terraces are stone platforms at the lower end of the gorge. The trail through the gorge can be loose, uneven and slippery when wet. Much of the path is over a rocky creek bed, and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. 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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Sleaford Mere to Park entrance

Sleaford Mere to Park entrance

8.8 km oneway

2 h to 3 h

Starting from the southern end of Sleaford Mere off Sleaford Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to the main park entrance. This moderately challenging bushwalk initially winds along the shoreline of Sleaford Mere, a picturesque permanent saline lake named by Matthew Flinders in 1802, then follows a trail through shrubland to the main park entrance. The lake provides feeding habitat for numerous waterbird species, including the chestnut teal, and fosters an environment that allows microscopic organisms to form stromatolites, which can be seen along the water's edge. The walk is part of the Investigator Trail, a long-distance walking trail consisting of several shorter connected trails within Lincoln National Park. This walk consists of wide, mostly flat walking trails and fire tracks, with compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. 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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Birdwatching

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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.

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South Para Grand Hike

8.8 km circuit

3 h to 4 h

South Para Grand Hike

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Sturt Gorge River Trail(One-Way)

Sturt Gorge River Trail(One-Way)

9.1 km oneway

3 h to 4 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

Starting from the end of Edgar Street, Bedford Park, this walk traverses the entire length of Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the River Trail, taking in the rugged beauty of the gorge while passing through a variety of vegetation communities. The trails and junctions are fully signposted, and there are map boards at the trailheads. Learn about the old stone Horners Bridge. This is quite an adventurous walk, with numerous river crossings and some rock scrambling. After rain, expect the river to be higher, and the stepping-stones across the river crossings may become submerged. 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 Aroona Campground at the end of Aroona Valley Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to Red Hill Lookout and back via the Bulls 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 moderately challenging walk initially follows a section of the Heysen Trail, then branches off and crosses Yuluna Creek before climbing to the lookout at the top of Red Hill, which offers spectacular views of the Aroona Valley, the Heysen Range and the ABC Range, with the peaks of Wilpena Pound in the distance to the south. The walk begins from the Aroona Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. This walk consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, steep hills and creek crossings, 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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Red Hill Lookout

9.2 km return

2 h to 3 h

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Starting from the car park at the end of Arkaroo Rock Road, Upalinna, this circuit walk leads past Arkaroo Rock via the Arkaroo Rock Walking Track. For a fascinating Aboriginal cultural experience, enjoy this entertaining and informative walk. It takes you to the cave Arkaroo Rock, full of Aboriginal paintings. A fence protects rock art, but camera lenses can easily fit through it. There are seats along the way where you can take a break and enjoy the views. There is clear signage throughout the trail, as well as interpretive signage at the car park trailhead. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as some sections are very rocky. 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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Arkaroo Rock Circuit

9.2 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

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Starting from the Mylor Tennis Club car park on Stock Road, Mylor, this circuit walk takes you along Aldgate Creek toward Stirling Cemetery, past the summit of Norris Hill and back along Heysen Trail to the start. As your walk through the last part of the track through Mylor Conservation Park, have your eyes peeled and look out for wildlife and different flora. 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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Mylor to Aldgate Circuit

9.2 km circuit

2 h to 4 h

Mylor to Aldgate Circuit

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Starting from the Chambers Gully car park just off Waterfall Gully Road, Burnside, this walk takes you on a circuit within Chambers Gully Park via the Chambers Gully, Bartrill Spur and Long Ridge tracks. Enjoy meandering through the cool sanctuary of Chambers Gully on this walk. Keep a lookout for koalas, kangaroos, cockatoos, echidnas and bandicoots as you follow the track fringed with ferns. A steep climb winds up to a ridge, where splendid views of the city and coast are revealed. The terrain is varied, with some tracks that are wide and flat, and others that are narrow and uneven. 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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Chambers Gully Circuit

9.3 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Chambers Gully Circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

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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.

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Copper Coast Rail Trail

9.4 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 3 h

Copper Coast Rail Trail

1 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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