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Map of bushwalks in Barossa Goldfields
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Found 5 walks
Victoria Hill Circuit
1.4 km circuit
15 min to 30 min
Victoria Hill Circuit
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1.4 km
Circuit
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15 min to 30 min
Run
8 min to 15 min
Starting from the car park on Allendale Road, Barossa Goldfields, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Barossa Goldfields via the Victoria Hill Circuit. Para Wirra Conservation Park is home to the historic Barossa Goldfields mining area, where gold was first discovered in 1868, with several walking trails exploring the old gold mine sites. Victoria Hill Circuit is the shortest walk and explores the former mine workings of Victoria Hill, passing through pink gums, golden wattles and native pines. Interpretive signs along the way provide information about mine shafts, mine workings and the former town that was once here. The trail also passes the historic Bowden's Cottage, which has a collection of mining displays, as well as a picnic area, shelter and toilets. This loop consists of well-marked, gently undulating walking trails, suitable for most fitness levels. There are several open mine shafts in the area, but most are well-fenced. 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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Victoria Hill Circuit
1.4 km circuit
20 min to 40 min
Victoria Hill Circuit
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1.4 km
Circuit
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20 min to 40 min
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10 min to 20 min
Starting from the car park on Allendale Road, Barossa Goldfields, this circuit track gives you a tour of the northwestern parts of Para Wirra Conservation Park via the Victoria Hill Circuit Track, visiting Bowden Cottage along the way. This trail takes walkers through the remains of the once-thriving mining town of Victoria Hill, which was bustling in the late 1860s. The trail features interpretive signs that tell the story of the Barossa Goldfields, as well as old mine shafts and workings. Bowden Cottage is a must-visit, with its mining equipment display, the Barossa Goldfields Historical Society museum, and picnic shelters and toilets. Walking this well-maintained path in the counterclockwise direction is recommended. Dogs are allowed on lead. Walkers need to be careful and stick to the trail, as there are dangerous and deep mine shafts in the area. 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
3.7 km circuit
1 h to 1 h 45 min
Phoenix Circuit Hike
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3.7 km
Circuit
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1 h to 1 h 45 min
Run
30 min to 45 min
Starting from the car park on Allendale Road, Barossa Goldfields, this circuit track gives you a tour of the northwestern corner of Para Wirra Conservation Park, visiting South Para River and Bowdens Cottage along the way. The Phoenix Circuit Hike offers an exciting glimpse into the area's mining history. The trail passes by historic Bowdens Cottage and old mine shafts, with interpretive signs dotted throughout to provide details about the region's rich past. The hike is also a haven for birdwatchers, with a variety of bird species present including emus, white-winged choughs, wattlebirds, scarlet robins, and blue wrens. Though hilly and steep in parts, the path is well-maintained and rewards hikers with great views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can take a break at Bowden Cottage, which houses a collection of mining equipment and the Barossa Goldfields Historical Society museum, along with a picnic area, shelter, and toilets. Dogs are allowed on lead. Visitors are reminded to stick to the trail due to the presence of dangerous and deep mine shafts in the area. 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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4 km
Circuit
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1 h to 1 h 30 min
Run
30 min to 45 min
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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Lady Pearce Circuit
4.3 km circuit
1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min
Lady Pearce Circuit
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4.3 km
Circuit
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1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min
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45 min to 1 h 15 min
Starting from Gate 13 at the intersection of Goldfields Road and Plum Road, Barossa, this walk takes you on a circuit within Para Wirra Conservation Park via the Bowden and Quarry tracks. As you walk along this track, you can read the information boards and learn more about the mine workings that were present in this area. There are still some mine shafts and tunnels to be observed as you explore this hike. There are toilets and a picnic area located at the Bowden Cottage. This hike has a few river crossings that may be slippery, and the use of hiking poles may help. 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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