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Mount George Ridge Trail Circuit

Mount George Ridge Trail Circuit

2.4 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the end of Mount George Road, Mount George Conservation Park, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of Mount George via the Ridge Trail. Gate 5 in the wired fence is located next to a shed. Walk through the gate to start your walk. There’s plenty of wildlife in the park, so be on the lookout and see what you can spot. There’s a lookout near the summit with views over the area. There are some rocky sections and narrow tracks along the way. This hike has a gentle gradient, 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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Starting from the Yangie Bay Campground at the end of Coffin Road, Coffin Bay National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit alongside Yangie Bay and past the Yangie Bay Lookout via the Across Yangie Island Track. 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 hike initially follows the shoreline of Yangie Bay, then heads inland through coastal mallee to the beach adjoining Yangie Island, offering close-up views of the island. From there, the hike returns along the same route, then climbs the hill to the Yangie Bay Lookout, offering excellent views of 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 loop 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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Across Yangie Island

2.4 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

Birdwatching

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Starting from the Yangie Bay Campground at the end of Coffin Road, Coffin Bay National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit alongside Yangie Bay and past the Yangie Bay Lookout via the Yangie Bay Circuit. 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 initially follows the shoreline of Yangie Bay, then heads inland 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 loop 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 Circuit

2.4 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Starting from the Mambray Creek Day Visitor Area at the end of Park Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around Daveys Gully via the Daveys Gully Hike. This moderately challenging loop explores the gully above the Mambray Creek Day Visitor Area, passing through native bushland alongside Daveys Gully Creek, offering great views over the Alligator Basin and across the Spencer Gulf to Whyalla. The walk begins near the Mambray Creek Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets, showers and fire pits. This walk consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, rocky surfaces, short steep hills and creek crossings, 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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Daveys Gully Hike

2.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Birdwatching

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Starting from the Black Hill Conservation Park administration centre on Maryvale Road, Athelstone, this walk takes you through Black Hill Conservation Park via the Buffer Zone Track. This short and easy walk follows the edge of Black Hill Conservation Park, showcasing the contrast between the park's native vegetation and the neighbouring suburbs. The track begins by climbing through grassy eucalypt woodlands, then levels out and meanders along the base of Black Hill, offering excellent views of the Adelaide Plains and the Barker Inlet. After another short ascent, the track passes a small lake before ending further ahead at the junction with the Wildflower Track, near the Athelstone Wildflower Garden. In spring, the garden offers stunning displays of native flowers, including a variety of orchids. This walk consists of wide fire tracks with some gentle hills, and is suitable for prams and all fitness levels. 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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Buffer Zone Track

2.4 km return

30 min to 45 min

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Alligator Gorge South Circuit

Alligator Gorge South Circuit

2.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Alligator Gorge Trail. From the car park there’s a long descend along steps into the gorge with a couple of seats in-between. This circuit walk explores the Narrows, a rugged narrow gorge that is surrounded by spectacular quartzite walls with unique formations and vivid shades of red, orange and ochre. The trail through the gorge can be loose and 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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Horsnell Gully Waterfall Hike

Horsnell Gully Waterfall Hike

2.4 km return

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Horsnell Gully Road, Horsnell Gully, this walk takes you to Horsnell Gully Waterfall and back via the Waterfall Hike. Located in the Adelaide Hills, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park features an extensive network of signposted walking trails and is home to diverse native wildlife, including western grey kangaroos, koalas and short-beaked echidnas. The park was named after John Horsnell, once coachman to Governor Gawler, and contains relics of the Horsnell family property, including the remains of a large homestead and its coaching sheds, stable and cowsheds. This short but challenging bushwalk meanders through forested valleys of river red gums and blue gums, following a small creek to Horsnell Gully Waterfall. Once the walk reaches the bottom of the waterfall, walkers can follow the steep and narrow trail to the top, which has a loose rocky surface that can be slippery in wet weather but offers rewarding views of the city of Adelaide peeking out between the tree-covered hills. This walk consists of narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, loose rocky 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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Mannum Waterfalls from lower car park

Mannum Waterfalls from lower car park

2.4 km return

45 min to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Mannum Waterfalls lower car park on Cascade Road, Mannum, this walk takes you to the Mannum Waterfalls and back. Located to the southwest of Mannum, near the base of the eastern Mount Lofty Ranges, are the Mannum Waterfalls, consisting of large granite outcrops that rise from the plains around Reedy Creek to form several small cascades and rock pools. The falls are accessible from the lower car park, which has picnic facilities, toilets and ample parking, meandering along the creek gully past interesting granite rock formations, with good opportunities for spotting native birds and animals. This walk consists of gently undulating walking trails, with some creek crossings and uneven rocky terrain, suitable for moderate fitness levels. The falls are best seen in winter, when heavy rain fills the creeks, and can also be accessed from the upper car park, which makes for a shorter but steeper 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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Mount Schank Crater Rim Walk

Mount Schank Crater Rim Walk

2.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Mount Schank car park and picnic area off Mountain Path Road, Mount Schank State Heritage Area, this walk takes you on a circuit around the rim of Mount Schank via the Mount Schank Walking Trail. Generally regarded as Australia's youngest volcano, Mount Schank is a striking landscape feature south of Mount Gambier, rising approximately 100 metres above the coastal plain. Mount Schank's cone-shaped landform is a rare South Australian example of volcanic activity in recent geological time, with its original eruption taking place around 4,500 years ago, witnessed by local Bungandidj Aboriginal people. This hike climbs steeply up the dormant volcano, following a stone path built with locally sourced limestone, leading to a lookout point with panoramic views into the crater and across the surrounding countryside. From there, walkers can follow a rugged trail that circles the entire crater rim, passing an optional side-trip to the crater's lowest point. This loop consists of stone paths and narrow walking trails, with some short steep hills, exposed ledges and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Dogs are allowed on 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 off Law Road, Holder, this walk takes you on a circuit around Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park via the Peter Jacobs Trail. The Peter Jacobs Trail is a self-guided walk along old off-road vehicle tracks that have been repurposed as walking trails, providing an opportunity for visitors to learn about Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park. The park protects floodplain habitats of the Murray River, including low-lying lagoon areas lined by tall, majestic river red gum trees, providing habitat for a variety of bird and reptile species, as well as western grey kangaroos. The trail is dedicated to Peter Jacobs, a member of the Waikerie community who was a passionate protector of the environment and advocate for the park. Along the trail, there are interpretive signs with information about environmental watering, floodplain vegetation, local wildlife, plant ecology and threatened species, as well as the history and community value of Maize Island. This loop consists of mostly flat fire tracks, with compacted natural surfaces and sandy 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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Peter Jacobs Trail

2.5 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

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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 and along Wild Dog Creek via the Hissey Hike. This moderately easy loop initially 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, then continues along the shaded valley of Wild Dog Creek before returning to the lake. The track is named after the Hissey family, who farmed the area before the park was established. Along the way, there are scenic views over the lake's calm water, which reflects the surrounding bushland, as well as glimpses into the valley of Wild Dog Creek. A wide variety of waterbirds and bush birds can be seen around the lake, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching. Picnic tables and barbecue facilities are available near the trailhead, set in natural bushland overlooking the lake. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking tracks and shared-use trails, with compacted gravel surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and 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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Hissey Hike

2.5 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

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Starting from the Stringybark Campground off Tapanappa Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit through a remnant stringybark forest via the Forest Circuit Walk. 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 gentle, family-friendly walk winds through a magnificent old-growth stringybark forest that forms a shady canopy above delicate fungi, ferns and yakkas. Fogs frequently settle amongst the trees during late summer and autumn. The remnant stringybarks provide nesting hollows for a variety of birds, such as yellow-tailed black cockatoos and sulphur-crested cockatoos, and walkers may even spot an echidna along the way. The walk begins at the Stringybark Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets, hot showers, picnic tables and fire pits. This loop consists of wide, gently undulating walking trails, 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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Forest Circuit Walk

2.5 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Birdwatching

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Starting from the car park off West Bay Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you along Sandy Creek to Sandy Beach and back via the Sandy Creek Hike. Located in Flinders Chase National Park, on the western end of Kangaroo Island, this walk follows the banks of Sandy Creek across the creek bed and dunes, ending at a picturesque and secluded white sand beach bordered by steep rocky headlands, where the creek flows into the Southern Ocean. The beach is suitable for swimming, but caution is advised due to heavy seas, rogue waves and rips. In wetter months, a creek crossing is required to access the beach. This walk consists of sandy, gently undulating walking trails, with some 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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Sandy Creek Hike

2.5 km return

45 min to 1 h

Swim

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Ferry

Surfleet Cove to Spalding Cove

Surfleet Cove to Spalding Cove

2.5 km oneway

30 min to 1 h

Starting from the Surfleet Cove Campground at the end of Surfleet Cove Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to Spalding Cove. Lincoln National Park is a rugged peninsula that boasts some of the most scenic coastlines in South Australia, with granite headlands, sheltered bays, sandy beaches and offshore islands, featuring an extensive network of walking trails that pass through native scrub and woodland, across beaches and along clifftops where visitors may spot sea-eagles, dolphins or whales. The park encompasses the vast Sleaford-Wanna sand dune system and the beautiful Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area, protecting important coastal vegetation of the Eyre Peninsula and providing habitat for rare fauna such as heath goannas, western whipbirds and the bush stone-curlew. This relatively short and easy walk is ideal for families, meandering through coastal mallee along the coastline between Surfleet Cove and Spalding Cove, offering spectacular coastal views along the way. Both Surfleet Cove and Spalding Cove have white sandy beaches with safe, sheltered waters that are ideal for swimming. The walk begins from the Surfleet Cove Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets. This walk consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, suitable for most 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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