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Found 11 walks

Para Wirra Lake Discovery Loop
1.1 km circuit
15 min to 30 min
Hissey Hike
2.5 km circuit
45 min to 1 h
Hissey Hike
2.5 km
Circuit

Walk
45 min to 1 h

Run
20 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 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.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Para Wirra Scenic Loop
3.6 km circuit
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Para Wirra Scenic Loop
3.6 km
Circuit

Walk
1 h 30 min to 2 h

Mtb

Run
45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Gawler View picnic area off Para Wirra Drive, Yattalunga, this walk takes you on a circuit past the Knob Lookout via the Para Wirra Scenic Loop. This moderately challenging loop winds through natural bush­land past the Knob Lookout at the northern end of Para Wirra Conservation Park, which offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and across to the Devils Nose. The walk initially follows the Knob Lookout Track through blue and pink gum wood­land, descending steeply before wind­ing along Scenic Drive to the Knob Lookout, located at the top of the small rounded hill of the Knob. After leaving the lookout, the walk continues along Scenic Drive, offering excellent views of the South Para River gorge before returning to the Gawler View Pic­nic Area. Cycling is also permitted on this trail. Walkers should note that the Scenic Drive section is an unsealed road shared with vehicles. The trail can also be started from the car park at the end of Para Wirra Drive. This loop consists of wide fire tracks, sealed roads and unsealed roads, with compacted natural surfaces, bitumen 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.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Treecreeper Loop
4.4 km circuit
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Treecreeper Loop
4.4 km
Circuit

Walk
1 h 30 min to 2 h

Mtb

Run
45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Wild Dog Creek car park on Para Wirra Drive, Yattalunga, this walk takes you on a circuit around the open scrub area of Para Wirra Conservation Park via the Treecreeper Loop. This moderately easy loop meanders around a large area of open scrub at the southeastern end of Para Wirra Conservation Park, near the Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary, providing good opportunities to discover native plants and animals. The walk initially crosses a creek and heads along Para Wirra Drive, passing an optional side trip to the Wild Dog Dam, then follows the Workshop Track through pink gum woodland. After passing near the Wirra Campground, the walk continues along the park's eastern boundary, parallel to Humbug Scrub Road, then follows the Blue Gum Track through blue gum woodland, passing another small dam before returning to the car park. Cycling is also permitted on this trail. Walkers should note that the Para Wirra Drive section is a sealed road shared with vehicles. This loop consists of wide, mostly flat fire tracks and sealed roads, with compacted gravel surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and bitumen 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
Birdwatching
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Dev­ils Nose Hike
4.9 km return
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Dev­ils Nose Hike
4.9 km
Return

Walk
1 h 30 min to 2 h

Run
45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Dev­ils Nose car park on Para Wirra Drive, Yattalunga, this walk takes you to the Dev­ils Nose Look­out and back via the Dev­ils Nose Hike. This moderately challenging hike winds along a ridge to the Dev­ils Nose Lookout in the northwestern end of Para Wirra Conservation Park, near the park's western boundary, offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The large sandstone rock formations known as the Dev­ils Nose developed from marine sediments laid down about 800 million years ago. The walk initially follows an easy, well-maintained fire track through native bushland, then continues along a narrow walking trail, with the terrain becoming rockier until reaching the Dev­ils Nose. From the lookout at the Dev­ils Nose, there are panoramic views of the Barossa Range, Gawler Dis­trict, South Para Gorge and Mis­ery Farm. In spring, there are colour­ful displays of wildflowers along the trail. The walk can be start­ed from either the Lake or Dev­ils Nose car parks. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and rocky sections, 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.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Mack Creek Hike
7.7 km circuit
2 h to 3 h
Mack Creek Hike
7.7 km
Circuit

Walk
2 h to 3 h

Run
1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Mack Creek (Gate 4) car park on Humbug Scrub Road, Yattalunga, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Mack Creek sec­tion of Para Wirra Conservation Park via the Mack Creek Hike. This moderately challenging loop meanders around the Mack Creek section at the southern end of Para Wirra Conservation Park, passing through a variety of native bushland habitats. The walk initially follows the Mack Creek Bound­ary Track, parallel to Humbug Scrub Road, then continues alongside Bassnet Road. After crossing Mack Creek, the walk briefly follows Frank Barker Road along the park's southern boundary, then heads past the Orchid Dam. From there, the walk continues alongside Mack Creek, following the creek up­stream through a val­ley of mag­nif­i­cent riv­er red gums before returning to the car park. In late win­ter and spring, there are colour­ful displays of orchids along the trail. Walkers should note that this loop partially follows the Horseplay Trail, which is shared with horse riders. This loop consists of wide and narrow fire tracks and walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, short 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.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


South Para Grand Hike
8.8 km circuit
3 h to 4 h
Devil's Nose, Lizard Rock and Hissey Circuit
9.8 km circuit
3 h to 4 h 30 min
Devil's Nose, Lizard Rock and Hissey Circuit
9.8 km
Circuit

Walk
3 h to 4 h 30 min

Run
1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

Starting from the Devil's Nose Track carpark on Para Wirra Drive, Para Wirra Conservation Park, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Devil's Nose, Quarry and Knob tracks. This hike extends the Devil's Nose Hike from a return 5.0km to a 10.5km circuit hike by including the Lizard Rock Nature Walk and the Hissey Walk. Descend towards the South Para River at the northern end of this hike, and glimpse views of the unique sandstone outcrop of Devil's Nose from below as you head towards the lookout. From the lookout atop Devil's Nose there are stunning views towards Gawler and the South Para River gorge. After enjoying the views, take the Quarry Track through a landscape dotted with old gold mining shafts and tunnels. Take care when walking in this area. The trail ascends gradually towards the small rounded hill of the Knob, where you'll find picnic tables nestled in peaceful surroundings. From the Knob, the trail goes past North Oval and along the Lizard Rock Nature Walk. This scenic walk takes you through stands of Pink Gum, Golden Wattle and Native Cranberry to a large granite outcrop known as Kadno or Lizard Rock, that provides views into the valley of Wild Dog Creek. Following Wild Dog Creek upstream, the hike ends with the Hissey Walk along the edge of the lake, leading back to the carpark. 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
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Horseplay Trail
9.9 km circuit
3 h to 4 h


Found 11 walks