List of Bushwalks in City of Burnside

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Map of bushwalks in City of Burnside

List of bushwalks in City of Burnside

Found 8 walks

Toll Gate Circuit

2 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park at the corner of Gill Terrace and the South Eastern Freeway (near the Old Tollgate), Glen Osmond, this circuit walk lets you see the Glen Osmond mine chimney, mostly via the Old Toll Gate Access Track and Mt Osmond Fire Track. The Toll Gate Circuit is a picturesque walking track at the city's southeastern corner, offering stunning views of the city itself and the ocean. The journey takes visitors beyond the Glen Osmond mine chimney and through Danthonia Reserve, where they can see the stone chimney, which was the flue for a smelter located north of the adit. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the lush greenery and may even spot a koala. The track is well-signed and has numbered checkpoints. It is also a part of the Burnside Walks network. However, visitors should be careful of cars while walking along Gill Terrace, as a big part of the road doesn't have a footpath next to it. 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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Beaumont Circuit (D)

3.5 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

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Starting from Hayward Drive, Glen Osmond, Beaumont Circuit (D) winds through the hills of Mount Osmond Reserve via mostly the Pioneer Women's Trail, following a series of narrow switchbacks up a steep hill. The well-contoured trail offers stunning views of the city and the Adelaide Plains, with heaps of wildflowers on the side. Along Caithness Avenue, walkers can see a plaque marking the first commercial quarry mined in 1838 to construct the current Supreme Court of South Australia. The trail is marked with large street signs and shared with mountain bikes. Dogs are allowed on lead. However, there are some vandalised or missing trail markers within Mount Osmond Reserve, so walkers should pay attention to stick to 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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Measday Hike

5.4 km circuit

2 h to 2 h 45 min

Starting from the parking area at Measdays Lookout on Mount Barker Road, Crafers West, this walk takes you on a circuit through the southern end of the Cleland Conservation Park. As you descend to the gully, you’ll reach the lovely creek and follow it through its length before crossing it and returning along the other side. This hike involves several creek crossings, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear. The tracks are generally wide and well-formed, with some uneven and 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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Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty

7.8 km return

3 h to 4 h 30 min

Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty

Starting from the Waterfall Gully Car park at the end of Waterfall Gully Road Waterfall Gully, this walk leads to Mount Lofty and back via the Waterfall Gully Track. This highly popular walk attracts a wide range of people. Keep an eye out for kangaroos, koalas, lizards, birds. If you’re lucky, you may even spot an echidna or a rare southern brown bandicoot. You will be greeted by panoramic views overlooking the Adelaide plains and Gulf St Vincent from the Mount Lofty summit. A significant upgrade of the trail was recently completed, including elevated boardwalks and directional and interpretative signage replacement. If you need to take a break, there are plenty of seats along the path and a cafe at each end. There is a steady ascent throughout the entire walk to the summit. Still, the track is well-maintained and comfortable to walk on. 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

8.6 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

Main Valley and Rockdale Hill Circuit

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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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

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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Belair Railway Station to Mount Lofty Summit

22.3 km oneway

4 h 30 min to 7 h 30 min

Belair Railway Station to Mount Lofty Summit

22.3 km

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4 h 30 min to 7 h 30 min

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2 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min

Starting from the Belair Railway Station off Upper Sturt Road, Belair, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Lofty via the Yurrebilla Trail, Chinaman's Hut Track and Nangare Track. This challenging hike follows the Yurrebilla Trail through Belair National Park for the first few kilometres, which are relatively easy-going, passing through the Echo Tunnel before descending to Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. After leaving Brownhill Creek, the trail climbs into the foothills behind the historic Carrick Hill house, then zig-zags across the hills and open grassy woodlands of Waite Conservation Reserve, providing spectacular views across Adelaide. The trail winds along Mount Barker Road then follows the Tunnel Track over the South Eastern Freeway and enters Cleland Conservation Park. For the last few kilometres, the hike climbs steeply to the summit of Mount Lofty, following some of Cleland's lesser-travelled trails. This walk follows a combination of walking trails, fire tracks and sealed roads, with some narrow sections, uneven surfaces and steep hills. 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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Pioneer Women's Trail

24.4 km oneway

6 h, 10 h to 2 days

Pioneer Women's Trail

Starting from the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden on Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf, this walk takes you to Beaumont via the Pioneer Women's Trail. Experience the amazing journeys undertaken by the Prussian Lutheran women and girls who walked from Hahndorf to Adelaide, carrying fresh produce for the hungry townsfolk during the early years of European settlement. The Pioneer Women's Trail honours these women, for they were instrumental in saving the young colony of South Australia from starvation. The walk follows country roads, laneways and bush tracks through a beautiful section of the Adelaide Hills, passing historic buildings, deciduous trees and native bushland, with interpretive signs detailing the area's history along the way. The walk initially crosses the Onkaparinga River before joining the official trail at Verdun, then winds through Bridgewater and follows Cox Creek past the historic Old Bridgewater Mill. After traversing Mount George Conservation Park, the trail passes the Stirling Golf Club and heads through Stirling, a picturesque village with many cafés, restaurants and boutique shops. The trail continues through Crafers and Cleland Conservation Park, then follows the Old Bullock Track, emerging to stunning city views before descending to the historic Beaumont House. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, fire tracks and roads, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and sealed surfaces, suitable for moderate 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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