List of Bushwalks in South Australia

The Goolwa Beach Boardwalk is a return walk starting from the car park at the end of Beach Road, Goolwa South. This walk takes you to a lookout via a wooden boardwalk. Expect panoramic views of the Indian Ocean on one side, Murray Mouth and Hindmarsh Island on the other. Besides the scenery, you can spot heaps of shorebirds, whether nesting or up in the sky. After enjoying the sights, you can dip in the cool waters or eat at the cafe next to the car park. Many people enjoy off-roading along the beach with their 4WDs as well. The first half of the boardwalk is wheelchair friendly, but the rest involves steps. Dogs are allowed on-leash/off-leash depending on the season, please check beforehand. 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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Goolwa Beach Boardwalk

380 m return

6 min to 10 min

Goolwa Beach Boardwalk

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Starting from the car park at the main entrance to Bool Lagoon Game Reserve on Lindsay Hoods Road, Bool Lagoon, this walk explores Bool Lagoon Game Reserve via the Gahnia 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 follows a boardwalk through tussock grasses, reeds and tea trees to a bird hide, offering excellent opportunities to view the small 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 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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Gahnia Walk

430 m return

5 min to 10 min

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Starting from the Alligator Gorge car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you to the Ali (Narrows) Lookout and back via the Ali Lookout Walk track. This short and easy walk follows a fairly wide and well-maintained walking trail that gently descends to the Ali Lookout, offering stunning views over Alligator Gorge, a scenic gorge that cuts through ancient quartzite rocks in the northern section of the park, with spectacular rock formations and rock pools. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, 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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Ali (Narrows) Lookout

450 m return

5 min to 10 min

Ali (Narrows) Lookout

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Starting from the Alligator Gorge car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you to the Gorge (Terrace) Lookout and back via the Gorge Lookout Walk track. This short and easy walk follows a fairly wide and well-maintained walking trail that gently climbs to the Ali Lookout, offering stunning views over Alligator Gorge, a scenic gorge that cuts through ancient quartzite rocks in the northern section of the park, with spectacular rock formations and rock pools. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, 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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Gorge (Terrace) Lookout

470 m return

10 min to 15 min

Gorge (Terrace) Lookout

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Starting from the Mount Lofty Summit car park off Mount Lofty Summit Road, Cleland National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the summit of Mount Lofty via Mt Lofty Discovery Walk. This short and easy loop meanders through native vegetation just below the Mount Lofty summit lookout, with several seats provided for walkers to relax and take in the views of Adelaide before returning to the viewing area. The Summit Café & Function Centre contains a restaurant, café, visitor centre and gift shop, as well as accessible toilets, a large outdoor dining area and a lookout with panoramic views of Adelaide, from the city skyline all the way to the coast. The visitor centre features interactive panels with information about the summit and surrounding tourist attractions, as well as the Aboriginal and European history of this area, including the story behind the towering white obelisk known as Flinders Column. This loop consists of mostly flat stone paths, with some steps, suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but not for prams or 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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Mt Lofty Discovery Walk

560 m circuit

10 min to 15 min

Mt Lofty Discovery Walk

Cafe

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Starting from the car park at the end of Mount Summit Road, Mount Barker Summit, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Barker and back via the Mount Barker Summit Walk. Mount Barker Summit Reserve is one of the most important conservation areas in the region, protecting valuable biodiversity, including threatened plant and animal species, and lies within the home country of the Peramangk and the Ngarrindjeri people. This short hike follows a relatively easy trail to the summit of Mount Barker, passing a lookout area with picnic tables before reaching the summit, which has a stone cairn identifying it as an ancient burial site. From an elevation of 517 metres, the summit provides panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Mount Lofty to the northwest, the township of Mount Barker and the Cream Bowl to the west, Lake Alexandrina and Coorong to the south and the Bremer Valley to the east. This walk consists of narrow walking trails, with some gentle hills, steps and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Peramangk people, 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 Barker Summit Walk

570 m return

10 min to 15 min

Mount Barker Summit Walk

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Starting from the carpark at the end of Quarry Track, Tea Tree Gully, this circuit walk takes you around the former quarry in Anstey Hill Recreation Park via the Little Quarry Loop track. Ambling around a former quarry site, the Little Quarry Loop is an easy 650-metre trail catering for all levels of ability. Quartzite was quarried here in the late 1800s, and the Little Quarry Loop gives you a glimpse of one of these quarries. The trail is well-marked with a series of signs, and is often used by walkers as well as novice bike riders such as children. There are several accessible picnic areas with gazebos dotted around the trail along the way. The trail is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, as the terrain is hard packed gravel that is mostly level. Dogs on a lead are welcome. 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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Little Quarry Loop

640 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

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Sacred Canyon Aboriginal Cultural Walk

Sacred Canyon Aboriginal Cultural Walk

660 m return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Sacred Canyon Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a guided tour through Sacred Canyon and back. For a fascinating Aboriginal cultural experience, join an experienced Yura guide for an entertaining and informative walk to Sacred Canyon, a significant site to the Adnyamathanha people, where visitors can learn about the engravings, landscape and culture as interpreted by a traditional owner. At the entrance, there's an information board explaining the traditional heritage and cultural significance of the canyon. The trail into the canyon is along a dry river bed lined with river red gums, leading to a site where ancient Aboriginal artwork can be found carved into the sheer rock face. This walk follows a dry river bed, with no formed walking trail and some uneven rocky surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Access to Sacred Canyon is only available on Adnyamathanha guided tours, which must be booked in advance at the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre. 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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Caves

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Mount Monster Summit Hike

Mount Monster Summit Hike

660 m return

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the car park off Mount Monster Road, Keith, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Monster and back via the Mount Monster Summit Hike. This short, moderately challenging bushwalk takes walkers up to the summit of Mount Monster, an unusual granite outcrop of considerable geologic significance, offering panoramic views over the granite outcrops, natural bushland and surrounding flat farmland. The granite outcrops are surrounded by varied soil types that support diverse bushland vegetation, providing important habitat for a variety of wildlife, birds and reptiles. In spring, there are beautiful displays of colourful native wildflowers, including orchids. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and short steep hills, 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 car park on Woorabinda Drive, Stirling, this walk takes you on a circuit around Woorabinda Lake via the Woorabinda Lake Track. Located a short distance from the centre of Stirling in Woorabinda Bushland Reserves, this short family-friendly loop follows a shaded path around Woorabinda Lake, a former railway dam that provides habitat for birds, fish, reptiles, mammals and amphibians. Along the way, the walk passes the Poetry Station, a bench with a pouch containing paper and pencils, where visitors can relax, enjoy the view and read or write a poem. There's also a lovely bird hide on the south-eastern side of the lake, with a bird identification chart inside. Model boating enthusiasts race remote-controlled yachts on the lake every Wednesday, making this a great time to visit. This loop consists of flat, well-maintained walking paths and boardwalks, suitable for 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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Woorabinda Lake Loop

660 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

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The Woorabinda Lake circuit walk starts from Woorabinda Drive in Stirling and pivots around the lake, which takes only 10 to 20 minutes to do. This short walk is perfect for birdwatching as there is a bird hide on the southeastern side of the lake, and you can come across alpacas if lucky. It is also pet-friendly, so bring your furry friend along. The natural landscape surrounding the lake provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. There are no facilities or points of interest along the way, but it's a great spot to enjoy some fresh air and nature. 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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Woorabinda Lake

660 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

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Starting from the Ingalalla Falls car park off Hay Flat Road, Hay Flat, this walk takes you to Ingalalla Falls and back. Situated in the Second Valley Forest Reserve, this short family-friendly walk follows a 300 metre trail alongside a creek to Ingalalla Falls, a two-tiered waterfall that cascades into the rock pool below. The walk begins at a large picnic area with excellent facilities, passing several picnic tables along the way, providing great spots to relax and enjoy the environment. Following the creek upstream, the walk crosses a couple of small wooden bridges before reaching the base of the falls, which are best seen after heavy rains. This walk consists of flat, well-maintained walking trails, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The upper tiers of Ingalalla Falls are difficult to reach, as the trail is very steep and slippery. 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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Ingalalla Falls

670 m return

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the Gosse Hill car park on Bucks Camp Track, Ngarkat, this walk takes you to the summit of Gosse Hill and back via the Gosse Hill Hike. This short, moderately easy walk takes walkers to the summit of Gosse Hill in the southwestern corner of Ngarkat Conservation Park, showcasing the park's characteristic mallee health vegetation and offering spectacular views across the low hills and open country of the park's interior. A variety of birds can be seen along the trail in spring, as well as colourful displays of wildflowers. Western grey kangaroos and emus are also commonly seen in the park. This walk consists of narrow walking trails with uneven natural surfaces and short steep hills, 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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Gosse Hill Hike

820 m return

15 min to 20 min

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Starting from the Playford Lake car park and picnic area on Sir Edwin Avenue, Belair National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around Playford Lake via the Wood Duck Walk. The Wood Duck Walk is a short and easy walk around Playford Lake in Belair National Park, and as the name suggests, is a great place to spot ducks. The picturesque lake is home to a variety of waterbirds, including ducks, cormorants, dusky moorhens and Eurasian coots, with koalas inhabiting the surrounding trees. There are several benches with good views of the lake along the way, as well as informative signs detailing the local birdlife. The picnic area is well equipped with barbecue facilities, picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible public toilets. This loop consists mostly of bitumen trails with a few short gravel sections, suitable for prams and wheelchairs, and can be done in either direction. 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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Wood Duck Walk

870 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the car park near the Park Headquarters off Tapanappa Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit through a remnant stringybark forest via the Stringybark Loop 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, with interpretive signs detailing the local environment and vegetation. 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 near 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 narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with 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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Stringybark Loop Walk

880 m circuit

10 min to 15 min

Stringybark Loop Walk

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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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Cape Donington to September Beach

Cape Donington to September Beach

1.1 km oneway

15 min to 30 min

Starting from the Cape Donington Lighthouse at the end of Donington Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to September Beach. 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 heath and across sandy beaches along the coastline between Cape Donington and September Beach, offering excellent views of Donington Island, which is home to Australian sea lions and long-nosed fur seals. Western grey kangaroos, emus and goannas can often be spotted near the Cape Donington Lighthouse, a 32 metres high hexagonal tower built in 1905. Both Donington Beach and September Beach have safe, sheltered waters that are ideal for swimming. The walk ends at the September Beach Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. This walk consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, sandy surfaces and steps, 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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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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Environment

Starting from the car park on Woodgate Hill Road, Kyeema, this walk takes you on a circuit around Kyeema Conservation Park via the Mulurus Hike. Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Kyeema Conservation Park covers over 347 hectares of dense native vegetation, with an overstorey of mainly messmate stringybark, with some pink gum and cup gum, towering over a thick and diverse understorey. The park provides habitat for animals such as southern brown bandicoots, swamp rats, echidnas and western grey kangaroos, and is a haven for birdwatchers, home to over 80 bird species, including White's thrush, beautiful firetail and the chestnut-rumped heathwren. The area was once mined for alluvial gold for several years, but was abandoned in 1890 due to low yield. A few years later, some of the land was cleared for pine plantations before being used as a labour prison reserve and a campground. Following the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983, the Friends of Kyeema Conservation Park started to revegetate cleared areas of the park. This short, relatively easy loop walk winds through cup gum woodland, providing walkers with the opportunity to spot some of the park's diverse birdlife along the way, as well as enjoy stunning displays of wildflowers in spring. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted 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.

Highlights

Mulurus Hike

1.3 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

Environment