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Starting from the Snake Lagoon Campsite at the end of Snake Lagoon Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you to the Rocky River Mouth and back via the Snake Lagoon Hike. Located on the western end of Kangaroo Island, this popular trail winds through sugar gums and mallee before descending into the Rocky River valley and following a boardwalk across the river, passing several unique rock formations. The trail continues to the river mouth where it meets the ocean, providing spectacular views through the valley and across the Southern Ocean, ending at a beautiful white sand beach with caves and large rocks. Along the way, the trail passes a lagoon with a small waterfall, which is a great spot to relax and enjoy the scenery. This hike consists of narrow walking trails with some gentle hills, rocky terrain and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. The beach isn't suitable for swimming as it's secluded, unpatrolled and has strong waves and rip currents. Flinders Chase National Park is regenerating naturally after the 2019-2020 bushfires. 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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Snake Lagoon Hike

4.4 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

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Cox Scrub Quarry Hike

4.5 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Cox Scrub Quarry Hike

Starting from the Gate 6 car park on Cole Crossing Road, Mount Magnificent, this walk takes you on a circuit around Cox Scrub Conservation Park via the Cox Scrub Quarry Hike. One of the largest parks on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Cox Scrub Conservation Park is a delight for bushwalkers and birdwatchers, featuring three walking trails that provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy the serenity among the low wooded hills. The park is home to a range of birds and animals, including the endangered southern brown bandicoot, and in spring, there are beautiful displays of wildflowers. This hike meanders around the former quarry in the park, passing through open woodland dominated by river red gum, manna gum and blue gum before reaching the contrasting shrubland landscape, with a gradual incline providing expansive views. This loop consists of fire tracks and walking trails, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Due to water levels in the Finniss River, it isn't always possible to drive to the car park, but it's only a short walk from the last car-accessible section of the road. 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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Grange Beach to West Beach

Grange Beach to West Beach

4.5 km oneway

1 h to 2 h

Starting from the car park off Esplanade, Grange, this walk takes you to West Beach from Grange Beach, passing by Henley Beach and crossing River Torrens Breakout Creek along the way. Relish the opportunity to appreciate the cool waters and stunning views of St Vincent Gulf as you walk alongside Henley Beach. West Beach features an off-leash dog beach near the boat ramp, providing 24/7 access for dog owners. You'll need to have your dog on a leash everywhere else on the track. Grange Beach is renowned for its awe-inspiring sunsets and is considered the most serene beach in Adelaide, offering heaps of shade. You'll find many restaurants along the way, allowing you to enjoy delicious meals while appreciating the beach atmosphere. The journey is also wheelchair accessible beside the beaches themselves. Heed the local signs, especially about dogs on beaches. Watch out for currents and rips. 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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Onkaparinga River Wetlands Loop

Onkaparinga River Wetlands Loop

4.5 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park near Gate 12 on River Road, Noarlunga Downs, this walk takes you on a circuit along Onkaparinga River via the Wetlands Walk. In the gentle estuarine environment of the Onkaparinga Recreation Park, the now quietened river spills on the plains, providing views of meandering riverbanks, wetland ponds and floodplains. The park provides a natural corridor for wildlife moving from the natural and recovering landscapes upriver to the wetland estuary, abundant in life. The Wetlands Walk is located on the estuary within the recreation park and provides an insight into the fascinating and complex ecosystem of the wetlands. The changing environments along the river are home to echidnas, kangaroos, and many bird and reptile species. The trail offers great opportunities for walking, birdwatching and photography. Along the way there are interpretive signs that provide information about the flora and fauna of the area. The gravel walking trail is mostly flat, and is suitable for families with strollers, small children and wheelchair users. Toilets, sheltered picnic tables and barbeque facilities are located at the start of 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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Starting from the end of Hansen Street, Myponga, this circuit walk takes you along the edge of the Myponga Reservoir via the Myponga Reservoir Trail. Nestled near the township of Myponga on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, 60 kilometres south of Adelaide, is the Myponga Reservoir Reserve. The trail is ideal for walking, running and cycling, with room for families to enjoy a picnic. The trail follows the edge of the reservoir and takes you through open plains, forested areas and native vegetation, with towering gums lining much of the path. There are four dedicated lookout areas with scenic views, as well as numerous bench seats and picnic tables throughout the reserve providing rest spots. More than 120 bird species live in the area including some that enjoy life by the water and others that can be found inland. The reserve is also home to many grey kangaroos. The unsealed trail is a shared-use path for both cyclists and walkers, and is also suitable for prams. The trail is flat and the terrain undulates gently. If the reservoir is full, there may be some water across the trail. Be aware that dogs are not permitted in the reserve. 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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Myponga Reservoir Trail

4.5 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Myponga Reservoir Trail

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O'Halloran Hill Southern Loop

O'Halloran Hill Southern Loop

4.6 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park near the Glenthorne Ranger Station off Majors Road, Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, this walk takes you on a circuit around Glenthorne Farm. Located in Adelaide's southern suburbs, O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park, now part of Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, consists mostly of grassy rolling hills with restored native vegetation that was formerly cleared for grazing. Walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and dogs are welcome in the park, which offers a large open space with an extensive network of fire tracks and shared-use trails. This gentle, family-friendly walk trail meanders around Glenthorne Farm, with interpretive signage providing an insight into the park's history and future plans. The farm has a rich historical past, having been home to South Australia's first police commissioner, then later used by the Australian Army as a training ground for its mounted forces before becoming an experimental food research facility. Since 2001, Glenthorne Farm has been owned by the University of Adelaide and is mostly used as a sheep farm. It is being cared for by the Friends of Glenthorne Farm, who focus on restoring the native vegetation. This loop consists of gently undulating fire tracks, with 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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September Beach to Carcase Rock

September Beach to Carcase Rock

4.6 km oneway

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the September Beach Campground off Donington Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to the Carcase Rock Campground. This moderately challenging bushwalk winds through diverse vegetation along the scenic granite coastline between September Beach and Carcase Rock, passing several beautiful, secluded beaches, with spectacular coastal views along the way. The walk is part of the Investigator Trail, a long-distance walking trail consisting of several shorter connected trails within Lincoln National Park. The walk begins from the September Beach Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. September Beach, Yachties Beach, and Carcase Rock have sheltered waters that are relatively safe for swimming. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average 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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Starting from the fire track intersection along the southwestern boundary of Padthaway Conservation Park near the Padthaway Caravan Park off Beeamma-Parsons Road, Padthaway, this walk takes you on a circuit around Padthaway Conservation Park via the Padthaway Banksia Loop. This moderately easy loop takes walkers around the southern end of Padthaway Conservation Park, which is situated on a former sand dune system and protects an important area of remnant native vegetation that has adapted to the harsh environment. The park is dominated by blue gum, manna gum and stringybarks. It also is home to many bird species, making it ideal for birdwatchers. The walk initially follows a fire track past the picnic area, then heads to the park's southern boundary and continues alongside Beeamma-Parsons Road to form a loop around the park. Many native animals can be seen along the trail, including echidnas, kangaroos and koalas, and in spring, there are colourful displays of wildflowers and orchids. Cycling is also permitted on this trail. This walk consists of wide, gently undulating fire trails with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and sandy surfaces. The journey is 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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Padthaway Banksia Loop

4.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Padthaway Banksia Loop

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Starting from the Hardys Scrub (Gate 16) car park on Chapel Hill Road, Blewitt Springs, this walk takes you on a circuit around the eastern end of Onkaparinga River National Park via the Hardys Scrub Hike. This moderately challenging loop meanders through a large area of remnant native vegetation in the southeastern corner of Onkaparinga River National Park, with a rich diversity of plants due to its varied soils. The area conserves an important patch of grey box woodland, which was once widespread in this part of the Adelaide Hills but has been mostly cleared for housing and farmland. Pink gums and southern cypress pines are also found here, and during late winter and spring, there are colourful displays of orchids and wildflowers. This is one of the only walks in the park that doesn't take in the river or gorge. There are picnic tables along the trail, as well as several alternative route options. This walk consists of wide and 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.

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Hardys Scrub Hike

4.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

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Fisherman Point to Cape Donington

Fisherman Point to Cape Donington

4.7 km oneway

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Fisherman Point Campground off Donington Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to Cape Donington. 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 moderately challenging walk winds through coastal heath and across sandy beaches along the coastline between Fisherman Point and Cape Donington, offering spectacular views of Surfleet Point, Port Lincoln, Boston Bay and 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. The trail also passes the historic Donington Cottage, built in 1899 and now used as holiday accommodation. Fisherman Point, Engine Point and Cape Donington all have white sandy beaches with safe, sheltered waters that are ideal for swimming. The walk begins from the Fisherman Point 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 and sandy surfaces, suitable for average 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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Oval Link, Border Line Green, Magpie Creek West, Gully Blue and Clematis Connector Loop

Oval Link, Border Line Green, Magpie Creek West, Gully Blue and Clematis Connector Loop

4.7 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Blackwood Oval car park on Craigburn Road, Craigburn Farm, this walk takes you on a circuit around Blackwood Hill Reserve via the Oval Link, Border Line Green, Magpie Creek West, Gully Blue and Clematis Connector tracks. Blackwood Hill Reserve is one of Mitcham Council's off-leash dog parks, adjoining Sturt Gorge Recreation Park on its western boundary, and is popular for walking, jogging, horse riding, mountain biking and dog exercising. Magpie Creek runs through the reserve, which has an abundance of natural beauty and open space, containing grey box grassy woodlands and diverse plant species such as blue gum, Christmas bush, rock fern hollyhock and river bottlebrush. The reserve features a number of shared-use trails, including the Tom Roberts Horse Trail, as well as two playgrounds and access to the football club oval, with excellent views of the surrounding Mitcham Hills. This loop consists of well-signposted, gently undulating fire tracks and shared-use trails, with some uneven natural surfaces, suitable for walkers and cyclists of average fitness levels. Dogs are allowed off-leash but must be kept under effective control at all times. 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 Shepherds Hill Recreation Park carpark on Ayliffes Road, St Marys, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Viaduct Creek Trail and Viaduct Track. Explore the tracks, creeks, old railway tunnel and viaduct remains in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park and adjacent Watiparinga Reserve on this walk. The railway line viaduct and tunnel were built in 1883 as part of the Adelaide to Melbourne railway, and replaced by the current dual track embankment and tunnel in 1919. This hike takes you through scenic woodland of Grey Box trees, over a lush green grassy understorey dotted with brightly coloured wildflowers. The tracks are mainly wide and well-formed, with some narrow and slightly rocky sections. Be aware that the train tracks are active, and so is the open railway tunnel. The abandoned tunnel is just around the corner from the active one, and is boarded up and covered in colourful graffiti. 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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Viaduct Track Circuit

4.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Viaduct Track Circuit

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Spring Wildflower Circuit

Spring Wildflower Circuit

4.8 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Stringybark Campground off Tapanappa Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit through a regenerating sclerophyll forest via the Spring Wildflower 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 meanders through a regenerating sclerophyll forest, passing along a section of the park's northwestern boundary, with glimpses of the surrounding farmland along the way. During late winter and early spring, a beautiful array of wildflowers can be seen in the forest. The walk begins at 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 wide, gently undulating walking trails, with 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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Starting from the car park on the road to Dolphin Beach off Browns Beach Road, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, this walk takes you to Royston Head and back via the Royston Head 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. Along this hike, walkers can experience spectacular views of the rugged peninsula coast and blue ocean from the coastal cliffs at Royston Head. The walking trail fades away as it reaches the cliffs, leading to a fantastic lookout point with a tranquil beach below. This hike consists of sandy, gently undulating walking trails with some uneven rocky surfaces. Suitable for average fitness levels. Campgrounds are available near the trailhead at Shell Beach and Browns Beach, as well as several other locations around the 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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Royston Head Hike

4.9 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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