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Starting from the Gate 1 car park on North East Road, Tea Tree Gully, this walk takes you on a circuit within Anstey Hill Recreation Park via the Quarry, Virgin Valley, Swoopy's, Silver Mine and DeVeg tracks. Enjoy a stroll along the Wednesday Loop, named after the day that the Friends of Anstey Hill Recreation Park commit to conserving the park through weeding, revegetating and monitoring flora and fauna. This walk provides great opportunities to observe western grey kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat, as well as an abundance of birdlife. Remnants of European occupation are still visible in the park, including freestone quarries, a Dolomite quarry, an iron mine, and Newman's Nursery. The Wednesday Loop goes past an iron mine in the northeastern corner of the park. The Tea Tree Gully Iron Mine was opened in 1853 and produced small amounts of iron ore from the top of the hill until its closure in 1862. The track starts off wide and clear as it leads up the first hill, becoming narrower and slightly rocky as it undulates through open eucalypt woodland with a grassy understory. There is clear signage along the way, including detailed informative displays around the Tea Tree Gully Iron Mine. Be mindful that there are some uncovered mine shafts along the side of the trail. 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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Wednesday Loop

3.8 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

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40 min to 1 h

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Cobbler Creek Porosa Circuit

Cobbler Creek Porosa Circuit

3.8 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

3.8 km

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Walk

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

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30 min to 1 h

Starting from the carpark on The Grove Way, near the Bridge Road intersection, Salisbury East, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Dam, Porosa, and Moto tracks. This walk follows some of the original farm tracks, and a tranquil path through the valley of Cobbler Creek among beautiful river red gums. Discover the ruins of one of the area’s first European farms, formerly belonging to William Pedler, a shoemaker whose trade gave rise to the name Cobbler Creek. The ruins of his farmhouse, Trevalsa, can still be seen on this hike. Teakles House is another stone ruin that you'll encounter along the way. From the hilltops you'll be rewarded with great views of the Adelaide Hills and surrounding plains. The route is a mixture of well-formed dirt roads, and narrower walking trails. There is good signage along the way, and interpretive displays at the ruins detail the area's history. There's a steep climb at the beginning of the Porosa Track, but the rest of the route has a gentle gradient. Dogs on leads are permitted in the park and Cobbler Creek. 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 Gate 1 car park off Bull Creek Road, Mount Observation, this walk takes you on a circuit around Cox Scrub Conservation Park via the Stringybark Hike. Cox Scrub Conservation Park is amongst the larger parks on the Fleurieu Peninsula, featuring a variety of landscapes, including a river, a spring-fed creek and a swamp. The park is home to many species of plants, birds, mammals, reptiles and frogs, and in spring, there's an abundance of native wildflowers. This short and easy loop walk traverses through low scrubland dominated by stringybark, cup gum and pink gum, with an understorey of bottlebrush, tea tree, banksia and acacia. Towards the northeastern end of the park, there's a swamp area dominated by river red gum and acacia. There are good opportunities for spotting diverse wildlife on this walk, including kangaroos, echidnas, goannas and southern brown bandicoots. This loop consists of sandy fire tracks and walking trails, with some gentle 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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Stringybark Hike

4 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Birdwatching

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Deep Creek Waterfall from Tent Rock Road

Deep Creek Waterfall from Tent Rock Road

4 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the Trig Campground on Tent Rock Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you to the Deep Creek Waterfall and back via the Deep Creek Waterfall Hike from Tent Rock Road. 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 at the Trig Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and 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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Starting from the Barossa Goldfields car park on Allendale Road, Barossa Goldfields, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Barossa Goldfields section of Para Wirra Conservation Park via the Phoenix Circuit Hike. This moderately challenging loop explores the former mine workings of the Barossa Goldfields at the northern end of Para Wirra Conservation Park, where gold was first discovered in 1868. The walk initially heads past Bowden's Cottage, which was restored from a historic stone ruin. It houses a small museum that tells the gold-mining story of the area. From there, the track continues through grassy hills of blue gum woodland past the Battery site, which was used to extract gold from the quartz but operated only once in 1898, then passes the Tramway Tunnel, which was used to cart gold-bearing quartz from the Menzies Mine to the stamp battery. Further ahead, the track passes the Menzies Mine and the ruins of the Steam Winding House, then crosses a creek and passes the Belle of the Barossa Mine, an unsuccessful quartz reef mine from 1895, before returning to the car park. Interpretive signs along the track provide information about the area's mine shafts, mine workings and former township. Walkers should stay on the track as there are dangerous mine shafts in the area. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating fire trails and walking tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted 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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Phoenix Circuit Hike

4 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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Hale Conservation Park Circuit

Hale Conservation Park Circuit

4 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park on Warren Road, Williamstown, this walk takes you on a circuit within Hale Conservation Park via the Hale Hike Trail. This circuit walk explores the rocky lookouts, waterfall and old mine diggings within the park. There are wonderful views of Adelaide farms, bushland and pine trees along the way, and if you're lucky, you may spot an echidna. The lookout provides a great place to catch your breath and contemplate your surroundings, with panoramic views towards the South Para Reservoir and Mount Lofty. The track is well defined and marked with yellow markers. Some parts of the trail are quite narrow, with fairly steep inclines and moderately challenging 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 Gate 14 on Lower North East Road, Houghton, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Range Road South, Ranger's Rocky Revenge and Newsom tracks. If you'll be walking here during the summer months, pay attention to shrubs with white blossoms and smell sweet. This is Bursaria Spinosa, the plant this walk was named after. Along the trail, walkers are rewarded with several beautiful city views. There is clear signage throughout, including detailed, informative displays around the nursery ruins. Most of the loop is on clear walking trails with a gentle gradient, with some sections that are slightly steeper and more technical. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as there are loose rocks on the ground in some areas. 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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Bursaria Loop

4.1 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

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Torrens Linear Park Circuit

Torrens Linear Park Circuit

4.1 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Starting from the Elder Park Rotunda on King William Road, Adelaide, this walk takes you on a circuit along River Torrens via the Torrens Linear Park Trail. Equipped with regular picnic areas, playgrounds and toilets, it is suitable for everyone and is wheelchair accessible. If you need a rest, stop at some of the many of Adelaide’s great attractions you’ll see on the way, find a nearby café, or soak in the nature in the middle of the city. 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 Binneys Track, Penneshaw, this walk explores Baudin Conservation Park via the Ironstone Hill Hike. Located on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island, within Baudin Conservation Park, the Ironstone Hill Hike follows a section of the historic bullock track to Cape Willoughby, originally used by the pioneering Bates family. Interpretive signs along the track explore the life of Harry Bates and his early farming endeavours, revealing some of the area's farming heritage. The track climbs through sheoak woodlands to Ironstone Hill, where the ruins of the Bates' cottage, a stone threshing floor and old farm machinery remain. From the Bates' cottage, there are stunning views across Backstairs Passage to the Fleurieu Peninsula. You can spot dolphins and southern right whales in the waters below from several vantage points along the track. Tammar wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles and rare glossy black cockatoos may also be seen in the 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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Ironstone Hill Hike

4.1 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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Ferry

Starting from the Gate 2 car park on Colmans Road, Western River, this walk takes you to Billy Goat Waterfall and back via the Billygoat Falls Track. Located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island, Western River Wilderness Protection Area is a rugged protected area with steep slopes, deep gullies and high coastal cliffs, featuring a scenic waterfall on Waterfall Creek known as Billy Goat Waterfall. The area contains a wide variety of vegetation communities, including open forest, woodland and scrub, and provides a nesting and feeding habitat for the endangered glossy black cockatoo. This hike follows a quiet and secluded fire track through sheoak trees, gently descending the valley to Billy Goat Waterfall, where Waterfall Creek cascades into a deep ravine. After crossing the creek on stepping stones, the walk follows a short walking trail that ends at a lookout, offering excellent views of the waterfall, which only flows during winter or after rainfall. This walk consists of gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, with some creek crossings 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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Billygoat Falls

4.1 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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Ferry

Netherby Spur and Harold's Lookout Circuit

Netherby Spur and Harold's Lookout Circuit

4.2 km circuit

2 h to 2 h 30 min

Starting near The Plant Accelerator at the end of Hartley Grove, Urrbrae, this walk takes you on a circuit within the Waite Conservation Reserve via Easement Track, Tanks Track, Yurrebilla Trail, Old Coach Road and Wild Dog's Glen Trail. The Waite Conservation Reserve protects an important remnant of original grassy woodland along the hilly backdrop to Adelaide, and is home to hundreds of species of native plants as well as kangaroos, koalas and echidnas. This scenic hike rewards walkers with fantastic city views, especially at Netherby Spur and Harold's Lookout. There is plenty of signage throughout, including informative boards detailing the areas history, vegetation and wildlife. There are also many benches along the way that make for peaceful resting spots. The walk starts with a mostly flat gradient along Easement Track, reaching a steep and slightly rocky ascent along Tanks Track and Yurrebilla Trail. Some of the paths can be quite narrow, with some steep and slippery 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 Goondooloo Ridge Day Visitor Area off Blowhole Beach Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you to the Goondooloo Ridge Lookout and Picnic Area and back via the Goondooloo Ridge 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 meanders through revegetated and remnant native bushland to the newly-built lookout and picnic area at Goondooloo Ridge, which offers spectacular views of Aaron Creek Valley, Backstairs Passage and Kangaroo Island. On a clear day, the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse can be seen on the island's easternmost point. Kangaroos can often be seen grazing in the open fields or resting under eucalypts along the way. The walk begins at the Goondooloo Ridge Day Visitor Area, which has picnic tables and accessible toilets. This walk consists of wide, gently undulating walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, suitable for all fitness levels, as well as prams and wheelchair users with assistance. 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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Goondooloo Ridge

4.2 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Birdwatching

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Starting near the Old Noarlunga Uniting Church on Malpas Street, Old Noarlunga, this walk takes you on a circuit along the Onkaparinga River via the Pipeline Track and Old Coach Road. This hike crosses the bridge and climbs the grassy hill following the pipeline before descending steeply back to the river. Massive river gums and thick bush fill the valley, and the river is visible through the foliage. Keep a lookout for birds and other wildlife along the way. This hike includes one rock scramble and some narrow walking trails through overgrown sections. There is a short and challenging ascent about halfway through, followed by a steep descent. The rest of the walk undulates gently on well-formed tracks, and there is clear signage throughout. 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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Old Noarlunga Circuit

4.2 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Old Noarlunga Circuit

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Totness Recreation Park Northern and Southern Loop

Totness Recreation Park Northern and Southern Loop

4.2 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the Gate 1 car park at the end of Milne Road, Totness, this walk takes you on a circuit around the northern and southern sections of Totness Recreation Park. Popular for bushwalking and birdwatching, Totness Recreation Park protects remnant unique vegetation, including stringybark, blue gum and manna gum woodlands, and contains a former railway dam in the northern section, built in 1884 to supply water for steam engines travelling to Victor Harbour. This fairly easy loop initially follows the central fire track to the historic dam, with a boardwalk section across the boggy areas at the edge of the dam. Near the freeway, a creek flows into the dam through a 1.4m tall stormwater pipe, which walkers can head through and explore the larger, more rugged southern section of the park, where there are often fewer people and more wildlife. Continuing along the fire track around the dam, the walk offers glimpses of rural farms and livestock. This loop consists of gently sloping fire tracks and narrow walking trails, suitable for most fitness levels. There are no toilets, facilities, or interpretive signs in the park. 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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