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Starting from the car park off Jagger Road, Encounter Bay, this walk takes you on a circuit around The Bluff via The Bluff Summit Walk. The Bluff, also known as Rosetta Head, is an iconic geological formation on the southern edge of Victor Harbor, offering stunning views of this picturesque coastal region. The headland is part of the Dreamtime stories of the Ngarrindjeri people. During the 1800s, it was used for whaling and mining. Between May and November, southern right whales can be spotted in the surrounding waters, which are popular for recreational diving, while the wharf is used for fishing. There are many large granite boulders at the summit, as well as a plaque commemorating the encounter between Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in 1802. This short walk winds along the coastline, ascending to the summit before looping back down, providing panoramic views of Victor Harbor, Granite Island, West Island, Wright Island, Seal Rock and the rugged cliffs to the west. This loop consists of gravel paths and walking trails, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, 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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The Bluff Summit Walk

920 m circuit

30 min to 45 min

The Bluff Summit Walk

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Starting from the Yangie Bay Campground at the end of Coffin Road, Coffin Bay National Park, this walk takes you to the Yangie Bay Lookout and back via the Yangie Bay Lookout Walk. Located within Coffin Bay National Park on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, the sheltered waters of Yangie Bay offer an ideal place for canoeing and provide a spectacular backdrop to the Yangie Bay Campground, the starting point for several walking trails, accessible to all vehicles and suitable for caravans. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including emus, goannas and kangaroos, as well as seabirds such as albatrosses, ospreys, petrels and white-bellied sea eagles. This short trail meanders through coastal mallee and climbs the hill to the lookout, which offers excellent views overlooking Yangie Bay, Yangie Island, Thorny Passage Marine Park and the Marble Range. The trail features interpretive signs narrated by Heath Goanna, providing information about the area's history, flora and fauna. This walk consists of gently undulating walking trails, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, 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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Yangie Bay Lookout

950 m return

15 min to 20 min

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Starting from the car park on Bool Lagoon Access Road, Bool Lagoon, this walk explores Bool Lagoon Game Reserve via the Tea-Tree Boardwalk. 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 tea trees to a bird hide in the heart of Bool Lagoon, offering excellent opportunities to view ibis, spoonbills and many other 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 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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Tea-Tree Boardwalk

970 m return

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the car park on Cherry Plantation Road, Belair National Park, this walk takes you past two war memorial groves via the RSL Walk. This short walk links two war memorial groves on the banks of Minno Creek, passing through native bushland inhabited by birds, koalas, kangaroos and bandicoots. The RSL (Returned & Services League) Walk begins at the remnants of a historic grove of Japanese cherry trees, planted in 1922 in memory of fallen WWI soldiers. Following the creek, the trail meanders through Sparkes Gully to an avenue of tall sequoias, planted in 1962 to commemorate the Australians and Americans who served in WWII and Korea. This easy, well-shaded and partially boardwalked trail is suitable for prams and all fitness levels. There are some gentle slopes and sections that can get muddy after rainfall, so wheelchair users may need assistance. 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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RSL Walk

970 m return

15 min to 20 min

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Para Wirra Lake Discovery Loop

Para Wirra Lake Discovery Loop

1.1 km circuit

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the Lake car park at the end of Lake Road West, Yattalunga, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Lake within Para Wirra Conservation Park via the Lake Discovery Loop. This short and easy loop meanders around the lake in the central section of Para Wirra Conservation Park, one of the park's most popular areas, located near the West Gate entrance. Along the way, scenic views over the lake's calm water reflect the surrounding bushland. A wide variety of waterbirds and bush birds can be seen around the lake, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching. The trail is popular among families with children. Its compact surface makes it suitable for people of all abilities, including those with limited mobility. Cycling is also permitted on this trail. Picnic tables and barbecue facilities are available near the trailhead, set in natural bushland overlooking the lake. This loop consists of wide, mostly flat shared-use trails with compacted gravel surfaces, suitable for all ages and fitness levels, 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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The Chookarloo Walk is a short circuit starting from the Chookarloo Campground, partially following the Heysen Trail. The walk takes you through the shady pine forest and is pet-friendly, making it a great option for those travelling with pets. Additionally, the fallen trees around and along the trail are excellent opportunities for kids to have fun. Keep an eye out for interesting butterfly species as well. The track is marked with yellow & green markers and is shared with bikes. There is one toilet available at the start of the 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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Chookarloo Walk

1.1 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

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Totness Recreation Park North

Totness Recreation Park North

1.1 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

Starting from the end of Milne Road, Totness, this circuit walk pivots around a small lake and gives you a tour of the northern section of Totness Recreation Park. This experience offers a tranquil escape with its picturesque lake and peaceful atmosphere. Bird lovers can spot a variety of species such as the Superb Fairywren, Australian Golden Whistler or even the elusive White-throated Treecreeper if lucky. The park is also a popular spot for dog walking. Keep in mind that the tunnel along the track is narrow and dark. Although the park is located near the motorway, it still offers a serene setting for a stroll. The surface can get a little 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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Gawler Ranges Organ Pipes

Gawler Ranges Organ Pipes

1.1 km return

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the Organ Pipes car park off Yardea Road, Gawler Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to the Organ Pipes and back via the Organ Pipes Walk. Known for its spectacular rock formations, Gawler Ranges National Park is home to the magnificent Organ Pipes, formed over 1.5 billion years ago as a result of volcanic eruptions, and is rich in Aboriginal and pastoral heritage. The park's weathered landscape, characterised by jutting rhyolite pillars and large granite domes, is teeming with wildlife and protects several rare and endangered plant and animal species, including crimson mallee and the yellow-footed rock-wallaby. This short walk meanders through open eucalypt woodland to the Organ Pipes, a stunning natural amphitheatre surrounded by an ancient rhyolite outcrop. The walk begins near the Yandinga and Scrubby Peak campgrounds, which are suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and have toilets and fire pits. This walk consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces and rocky sections, 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 West Cape Day Visitor Area at the end of West Cape Road, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the headland of West Cape via the West Cape Headland Hike. Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is a remote coastal wilderness on the tip of the Yorke Peninsula, with a backdrop of rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, offering excellent opportunities for camping, bushwalking, birdwatching, fishing, surfing and discovering maritime history. This short hike winds through delicate coastal vegetation around the headland of West Cape, taking in spectacular views over Pondalowie Bay, the Southern Spencer Gulf Marine Park and its picturesque islands. The trail passes a 360° scenic lookout before passing the West Cape Lighthouse, a unique stainless steel lighthouse built in 1980, standing about 70 metres above sea level. The West Cape Day Visitor Area has picnic shelters, tables, toilets and a boardwalk to the beach. The walk begins near the Pondalowie Bay Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets. This loop consists of narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces and steps, 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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West Cape Headland

1.2 km circuit

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the car park at the end of Quarry Track, Tea Tree Gully, this circuit walk takes you around the former quarry via the Quarry Views track. As the name suggests, this walk takes you around the top of one of the former quarries at Anstey Hill Recreation Park, where quartzite was quarried in the late 1800s. You'll have excellent views over the Adelaide Hills and surrounding metropolitan area and into the quarry. If you're lucky, you might even spot a couple of native birds and reptiles. Toilets are available near Gate 1, the main entrance to Anstey Hill Recreation Park. Bring your four-legged friends, but keep them 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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Quarry Views Loop

1.2 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

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Jack Point Pelican Observatory

Jack Point Pelican Observatory

1.2 km return

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the car park off the Princes Highway, Coorong National Park, this walk takes you to the Jack Point Pelican Observatory and back via the Jack Point Pelican Observatory Track. Coorong National Park is one of Australia's most environmentally significant areas and contains a spectacular coastal lagoon ecosystem, providing an important breeding area for the Australian pelican, as well as a habitat for ducks, swans, cormorants, terns, grebes and around 230 migratory birds. This short and easy walk is great for families, winding through low dunes and native vegetation to a purpose-built observatory deck overlooking the Coorong's pelican breeding islands, which is the largest pelican rookery in Australia. There are interpretive signs along the trail explaining the importance of the pelican breeding islands and identifying the local plants, many of which are important in Ngarrindjeri culture. At times of low water, walkers may return to the car park along the edge of the Coorong Lagoon. This walk consists of mostly flat walking trails, with some uneven 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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Starting from the car park off Bool Lagoon Access Road, Bool Lagoon, this walk explores Hacks Lagoon Conservation Park via the Pat-Om 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 skirts the edge of Hacks Lagoon, which contains the deepest waters in these wetlands, leading to the overflow of the inlet channel, where the fresh water attracts thousands of waterbirds. This walk consists of boardwalks and flat walking trails, 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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Pat-Om Walk

1.2 km return

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the car park off Sturt Highway, Blanchetown, this walk takes you on a circuit within Brookfield Conservation Park via the Three Habitat Walk. Brookfield Conservation Park lies within a semi-arid plain of mallee, sugarwood and bluebush, providing a protected habitat for an abundance of birdlife and native animals, including wombats, kangaroos, dunnarts and emus. This short and easy walk follows a gently undulating loop through the park, with benches at each stop and interpretive signs explaining the habitats, allowing walkers to pause, take in the landscape and look out for wildlife. Early in the morning, southern hairy-nosed wombats can often be spotted venturing out to graze on dewy spear grasses. This loop consists of fairly flat dirt trails suitable for all fitness levels and can be done in either direction. Toilets are located at the picnic area near the car park. 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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Three Habitat Walk

1.3 km circuit

15 min to 30 min

Cragg's Hut Walking Trail

Cragg's Hut Walking Trail

1.3 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the Cragg's Hut car park off Mallee Drive, Murray River National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit past the ruins of Cragg's Hut via the Cragg's Hut Walking Trail. This short and easy loop takes walkers past the ruins of Cragg's Hut in the Katarapko section of Murray River National Park, providing an insight into the area's European history. Built from the limestone quarried nearby, the hut was the home of the Craigie family in the mid-1800s. In the early 1930s, the Bland and Bennet families settled in the area, and the remnants of the Blands' home can also be seen along the trail. After passing the historic remains of the homes of the Craigies and the Blands, the trail passes the grave of Margaret Craigie before reaching a lookout with views over the land that once supported these families. There are several interpretive signs along the trail detailing the lives and struggles of these European settlers who once worked the land here. There's also a boat ramp located near the car park, which provides the opportunity for canoeing or kayaking. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces and is 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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