Babbler Loop

Starting from the Kites and Kestrels Playspace car park, Salisbury East, this circuit track gives you a taste of Cobbler Creek Recreation Park via the Babbler Loop Track. This scenic track offers lovely views of Salisbury from atop the park. You can experience the natural beauty of the park while also watching for interesting birds and reptiles. The track is dog-friendly, but pets must be on a leash at all times. The park's gorgeous flowers add to the serenity of the experience. The Kites and Kestrels Playspace and picnic area, located at the start of the track, has several amenities such as BBQs, picnic shelters, toilets and a bike pump track. The design of the play area is inspired by the kites and kestrels that can be observed in the park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Kaurna 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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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 (-34.7819302,138.6758419)
Mode Bus Car
Directions From , Brahma Lodge.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Cobbler Creek Playground (about 40 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 40 m back from the start). There is water tap (about 35 m back from the start). After another 45 m continue straight. After 165 m pass a "Bench Seat" (35 m on your right). After another 15 m (at the intersection of Babbler Loop & Bablber Loop) continue straight, to head along Babbler Loop.
	After another 90 m (from the Babbler Loop) veer right, to head along Babbler Loop. After another 40 m head through/around the gate. From the Babbler Climb continue straight, to head along Babbler Climb. After another 25 m pass the car park (35 m on your left). After another 7 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 145 m (from the Babbler Climb) continue straight, to head along Babbler Climb.
	After another 510 m (at the intersection of Babbler Climb & Babbler Track) veer left, to head along Babbler Climb.
	After another 125 m (from the Babbler Climb) veer right, to head along Babbler Climb. After another 115 m (at the intersection of Babbler Loop & Babbler Climb) continue straight, to head along Babbler Loop. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Babbler Loop & Trigonometrical) continue straight, to head along Babbler Loop. Keep left.
	After another 160 m (from the Babbler Loop) turn left (a vehicle track). After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 75 m (from the Stone Steps) continue straight. After another 15 m (from the Babbler Loop) continue straight.
	After another 15 m (from the Short n Sweet from the top) turn left, to head along Short n Sweet from the top (a highway\|cycleway). After another 150 m (at the intersection of Short n Sweet from the top & Stone Steps) continue straight, to head along Short n Sweet from the top.
	After another 310 m (from the Short n Sweet from the top) continue straight, to head along Short n Sweet from the top. After another 70 m (from the Short n Sweet from the top) continue straight, to head along Short n Sweet from the top. Keep right.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Babbler Loop, Short and Sweet & Short n Sweet from the top) continue straight, to head along Babbler Loop, Short and Sweet.
	After another 910 m (from the Babbler Loop, Short and Sweet) veer left. After another 15 m (from the Bablber Loop) continue straight, to head along Bablber Loop.
	After another 265 m (at the intersection of Bablber Loop & Babbler Loop) veer right. After another 180 m continue straight.
	After another 9 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Babbler Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.6 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -41 m back from the start.

Seat: There is one 175 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-41 m	[toilet]
Seat	175 m	Bench Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Rolleston Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the north in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  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	(-34.7819302,138.6758419)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From , Brahma Lodge.

Weather Forecast

Alerts