Skink Trail

Starting from the Gate 1 car park on Scott Creek Road, Heathfield, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mark Oliphant Conservation Park via the Skink Trail. This short and easy loop winds through native vegetation along well-maintained trails within Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, offering walkers a taste of what to expect throughout most of this park, passing majestic stringybark gums and vibrant understorey plants along the way. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted 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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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start (-35.035913,138.7092598)
Mode Car
Directions From , Crafers.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the gravel car park off Scott Creek Road, head towards the green "Mark Oliphant Conservation Park" sign and pass through the gap next to the stone structure. Keep left and pass by the said sign (to your left) as you head along the path to continue along the Skink Trail (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 245 m continue straight. After another 40 m pass the shelter (35 m on your left). Continue straight.
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Nioka Track.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Loftia Track & Southern Brown Bandicoot Trail) continue straight, to head along Loftia Track.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Skink Trail & Loftia Track) turn right, to head along Skink Trail (a walking track).
	After another 335 m (at the intersection of Southern Brown Bandicoot Trail & Skink Trail) veer right, to head along Southern Brown Bandicoot Trail.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Loftia Track & Southern Brown Bandicoot Trail) turn left, to head along Loftia Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 110 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 245 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Skink Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.8 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 285 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	285 m	[shelter]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Stirling Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  22°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  15°C → 33°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the afternoon then tending east to southeasterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  16°C → 35°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 37.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  16°C → 33°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Becoming cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

Start	(-35.035913,138.7092598)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Crafers.

Weather Forecast

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