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Sleaford Mere to Park entrance

Sleaford Mere to Park entrance

8.8 km oneway

2 h to 3 h

Starting from the southern end of Sleaford Mere off Sleaford Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to the main park entrance. This moderately challenging bushwalk initially winds along the shoreline of Sleaford Mere, a picturesque permanent saline lake named by Matthew Flinders in 1802, then follows a trail through shrubland to the main park entrance. The lake provides feeding habitat for numerous waterbird species, including the chestnut teal, and fosters an environment that allows microscopic organisms to form stromatolites, which can be seen along the water's edge. The walk is part of the Investigator Trail, a long-distance walking trail consisting of several shorter connected trails within Lincoln National Park. This walk consists of wide, mostly flat walking trails and fire tracks, with 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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Birdwatching

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Sturt Gorge River Trail(One-Way)

Sturt Gorge River Trail(One-Way)

9.1 km oneway

3 h to 4 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

Starting from the end of Edgar Street, Bedford Park, this walk traverses the entire length of Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the River Trail, taking in the rugged beauty of the gorge while passing through a variety of vegetation communities. The trails and junctions are fully signposted, and there are map boards at the trailheads. Learn about the old stone Horners Bridge. This is quite an adventurous walk, with numerous river crossings and some rock scrambling. After rain, expect the river to be higher, and the stepping-stones across the river crossings may become submerged. 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 Aroona Campground at the end of Aroona Valley Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to Red Hill Lookout and back via the Bulls Gap Track. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged mountain ranges, dramatic gorges, peaceful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This moderately challenging walk initially follows a section of the Heysen Trail, then branches off and crosses Yuluna Creek before climbing to the lookout at the top of Red Hill, which offers spectacular views of the Aroona Valley, the Heysen Range and the ABC Range, with the peaks of Wilpena Pound in the distance to the south. The walk begins from the Aroona Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. This walk consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, 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.

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Red Hill Lookout

9.2 km return

2 h to 3 h

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Starting from the car park at the end of Arkaroo Rock Road, Upalinna, this circuit walk leads past Arkaroo Rock via the Arkaroo Rock Walking Track. For a fascinating Aboriginal cultural experience, enjoy this entertaining and informative walk. It takes you to the cave Arkaroo Rock, full of Aboriginal paintings. A fence protects rock art, but camera lenses can easily fit through it. There are seats along the way where you can take a break and enjoy the views. There is clear signage throughout the trail, as well as interpretive signage at the car park trailhead. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as some sections are very rocky. 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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Arkaroo Rock Circuit

9.2 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

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Starting from the Mylor Tennis Club car park on Stock Road, Mylor, this circuit walk takes you along Aldgate Creek toward Stirling Cemetery, past the summit of Norris Hill and back along Heysen Trail to the start. As your walk through the last part of the track through Mylor Conservation Park, have your eyes peeled and look out for wildlife and different flora. 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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Mylor to Aldgate Circuit

9.2 km circuit

2 h to 4 h

Mylor to Aldgate Circuit

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Urban

Starting from the Chambers Gully car park just off Waterfall Gully Road, Burnside, this walk takes you on a circuit within Chambers Gully Park via the Chambers Gully, Bartrill Spur and Long Ridge tracks. Enjoy meandering through the cool sanctuary of Chambers Gully on this walk. Keep a lookout for koalas, kangaroos, cockatoos, echidnas and bandicoots as you follow the track fringed with ferns. A steep climb winds up to a ridge, where splendid views of the city and coast are revealed. The terrain is varied, with some tracks that are wide and flat, and others that are narrow and uneven. 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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Chambers Gully Circuit

9.3 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Chambers Gully Circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

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Starting from the main roundabout on the Copper Coast Highway, Kadina, this walk takes you to Wallaroo via the Copper Coast Rail Trail. Following the original rail corridor of the former railway line, the Copper Coast Rail Trail connects the inland town of Kadina with the coastal town of Wallaroo, providing contrasting scenery ranging from dryland interior to picturesque beaches. The area is rich in mining and agricultural history, with museums and historic buildings, and both towns have several shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The trail features a bitumen surface, with shelters and interpretive signage detailing the area's history along the way. Shortly after leaving Kadina, the trail passes the Wallaroo Mines Institute, built in 1902. Further ahead, the trail passes the old stone racecourse stand, built in 1899, then continues through open country to the outskirts of Wallaroo. The trail ends at the Wallaroo beachfront, providing great views of the Yorke Peninsula's pristine waters, as well as excellent swimming and fishing opportunities at the beaches and the jetty. This walk consists of mostly flat sealed paths, with some road crossings, suitable for all fitness levels and bike types, 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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Copper Coast Rail Trail

9.4 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 3 h

Copper Coast Rail Trail

1 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike

Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike

9.4 km circuit

3 h to 5 h

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Bunyeroo car park on Bunyeroo Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Bunyeroo Valley via the Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike. This relatively easy and straightforward hike follows a square-shaped circuit along the Bunyeroo and Wilcolo creeks, passing through white cypress pine woodland, river red gums and rocky outcrops with siltstones and shales of the Brachina and Bunyeroo formations. The hike begins along Bunyeroo Road, then follows a walking trail and an old station track alongside Bunyeroo Creek. A short side trail leads to the Bunyeroo Lookout, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, including Saint Mary Peak, Mount Abrupt and Mount Sinnett. From there, the hike descends through the ABC Range, then follows a fire track alongside Wilcolo Creek back to the car park. This loop consists of fire tracks and walking trails, with some moderate hills, uneven natural surfaces and creek crossings, 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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Birdwatching

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Starting from the car park on Seagers Road, Macgillivray, this walk takes you to Curly Creek and back via the Curley Creek Hike. Located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park features vast areas of wilderness, spectacular coastal scenery and pristine beaches, as well as the island's largest lagoon, Murray Lagoon, which provides a wetland habitat for abundant birdlife. This hike follows a fire track along the edge of Murray Lagoon to Curly Creek, offering walkers the chance to discover a wide range of bird species and vegetation communities. The track passes a viewing platform at Bald Hill, offering excellent views across Murray Lagoon and a tranquil spot for birdwatching. Camping is available nearby at the Murray Lagoon Campground, which has toilet facilities, picnic tables and a gas barbecue. Sections of this track can become flooded in the winter months. 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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Curley Creek Hike

9.5 km return

2 h to 3 h

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Starting from Bunyeroo Gorge car park, located on Bunyeroo Road in Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP in South Australia, this walk heads south along Wilcolo Track along Wilcolo Creek. After about 2.5km this walk heads east along Wilcolo Ciruit walk to reach the Bunyeroo Lookout with stunning panorama over Wilpena and Flinders Ranges. Let us begin by acknowledging the Adnyamathanha 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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Bunyeroo Lookout Walk

9.5 km return

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Bunyeroo Lookout Walk

9.5 km

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2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

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Starting from the Gate 1 carpark just off Bull Creek Road, Mount Observation, this walk combines the Quarry Hike and Stringybark Hike for a longer loop of Cox Scrub Conservation Park. This hike takes you through a variety of vegetation types, including stringybark forest, open scrub, tall shrublands, and open woodland dominated by river red gum, manna gum and blue gum. Keep a lookout for goannas and southern brown bandicoots. The route is a mixture of fire tracks and walking trails. Some of the fire track, especially on the eastern side of the park, can be quite sandy underfoot. The terrain undulates gently, with a few short hills along the way. 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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Emu Wren Hike

9.8 km circuit

2 h to 4 h

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MacLaren Point to Taylor's Landing

MacLaren Point to Taylor's Landing

9.8 km oneway

2 h to 3 h

Starting from the MacLaren Point car park off Donington Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to Taylor's Landing. Lincoln National Park is a rugged peninsula that boasts some of the most scenic coastline 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 mallee and across sandy beaches along the coastline between MacLaren Point and Taylor's Landing, offering spectacular coastal views along the way. Both MacLaren Point and Taylor's Landing have white sandy beaches with safe, sheltered waters that are ideal for swimming. The walk begins near the MacLaren Point Campground, which is accessible by 4WD only, suitable for tents and off-road camper trailers and has no facilities. This walk consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces and sandy surfaces, suitable for moderate 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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Devil's Nose, Lizard Rock and Hissey Circuit

Devil's Nose, Lizard Rock and Hissey Circuit

9.8 km circuit

3 h to 4 h 30 min

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.

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Pets

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Starting from the Gate 1 car park on Tanunda Creek Road, Flaxman Valley, this walk takes you through Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park to the Gate 2 trailhead on Rifle Range Road and back via the Wallowa Hike. The Wallowa Hike passes through a variety of landscapes within Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, including creeks, rocky outcrops, low forest, scrub and open grassland, offering a comprehensive look at the park's main features. There's an abundance of wildlife in this area, including kangaroos and native birds, as well as many interesting rock formations, such as Horse Head Rock and Capped Rock. Near the pine forest, a short signposted side trip leads to a scenic lookout on top of a large granite outcrop. In spring, a wide variety of wildflowers can be seen in bloom, including native fuchsias, silver banksias and orchids. This hike consists of well-signposted, gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, with bridges for wet conditions and some uneven surfaces. Suitable for people with 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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Wallowa Hike

9.8 km return

2 h 30 min to 4 h

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