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Starting from the car park off Nora Creina Road, Nora Creina, this walk takes you on a circuit around Freshwater Lake via the Freshwater Lake Walk. This short and easy loop meanders through a canopy of coastal mallee around Freshwater Lake, a haven for birds and wildlife located within Little Dip Conservation Park. Small bush birds and waterbirds can be seen along the walk, such as black ducks, swans, musk ducks and white-faced herons, as well as snake-necked turtles. There's a picnic area with tables near the trailhead, as well as a vantage point with seating where the trail descends to the water's edge. This loop consists of wide and narrow, mostly flat walking trails, 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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Freshwater Lake Walk

1.6 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Starting from the car park on Maurice Road, Rocky Gully, this walk takes you on a circuit around Kinchina Conservation Park via the Getaway Car Trail. Kinchina Conservation Park forms the largest area of native vegetation in the Monarto Crown Lands region, protecting grassy woodland communities and threatened plant species such as Monarto mintbush and Menzel's wattle. The park is used for a wide range of recreational activities, including bushwalking, mountain biking, horseback riding and birdwatching. It's also home to several rare birds, including the diamond firetail, restless flycatcher and hooded robin, and in spring, there's an abundance of orchids, lilies and wildflowers. Heading north from the car park on Maurice Road, the Getaway Car Loop is one of the shorter walks in the park, named after an old abandoned car that the trail passes along the way. This loop consists of gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, 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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Getaway Car Loop

1.6 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

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Starting from the Gate 1 car park on Whitehead Road, Mylor, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mylor Conservation Park via the Sword Sedge Trail. This moderately short and easy loop takes walkers around Mylor Conservation Park, providing good birdwatching opportunities and an insight into the native vegetation of the Adelaide Hills. The walk follows a section of the Heysen Trail, which runs through the park. Significant for its rich biodiversity, the park is connected to several other areas of remnant bushland by vegetation corridors, with most of the surrounding region being cleared for housing and farmland. The park is mostly open stringybark woodland, with a wide range of understorey plants, and is home to many bird species. These species include Adelaide rosellas, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, white-throated treecreepers and Australian golden whistlers, as well as western grey kangaroos and koalas. This loop consists of wide and 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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Sword Sedge Trail

1.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Rural

Starting from the car park at the end of Mount Summit Road, Mount Barker Summit, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mount Barker Summit, then leads to the summit and back. This relatively easy hike initially follows a short loop around the summit of Mount Barker, winding around the hill through silver banksia, manna gums and blue gums. Once back at the car park, the hike follows an easy trail to Mount Barker Summit, passing a lookout area with picnic tables before reaching the summit. From an elevation of 517 metres, the summit provides views of the township of Mount Barker, as well as Mount Lofty in the northwest, the Bremer Valley in the east and as far south as the Coorong. This loop consists of narrow dirt trails, suitable for moderate fitness levels, with some uneven surfaces, natural obstacles, steps and gentle hills. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash. 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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Mount Barker Summit Loop

1.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Mount Barker Summit Loop

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Karte Conservation Park Hike

Karte Conservation Park Hike

1.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the Karte Campground off Colwill Road, Karte, this walk takes you on a circuit in Karte Conservation Park, exploring the northeastern parts of the reserve. Karte Conservation Park protects a vast expanse of wilderness comprising of thick mallee scrub covering tall sand dunes that rise up to 40 metres, with agricultural plains surrounding the park. During the early 20th century, much of the surrounding land was cleared, except for areas that were unsuitable for agriculture. This short but challenging walk winds through the park, offering spectacular views over the surrounding area, with interpretive signs along the trail detailing the importance of the park's remaining vegetation, which provides a habitat for over 40 bird species, including the endangered malleefowl. Along the way, walkers may encounter some of the park's residents, such as western grey kangaroos, echidnas or fat-tailed dunnarts. The walk begins from the Karte Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets, picnic tables and fire pits. This loop consists of narrow walking trails, with uneven natural 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.

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Morialta Falls Valley Walk

Morialta Falls Valley Walk

1.7 km return

20 min to 30 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Morialta Falls Road, Woodforde, this walk takes you to First Falls and back via the Morialta Falls Valley Walk. This short and easy walk follows Fourth Creek through Morialta Gorge to First Falls, the tallest of the three waterfalls in Morialta Conservation Park. The track follows the creek along the valley floor through the narrowing gorge, with sturdy bridges at each creek crossing point, passing an optional side trip to Giant's Cave along the way. The track ends with a short boardwalk section leading to a lookout at the base of First Falls, which cascades around 40m over picturesque red vertical cliffs. This walk consists of flat, well-maintained gravel tracks and is suitable for prams, wheelchairs and all fitness levels. Dogs on a leash are permitted only in the park's recreation zone. 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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Bus

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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Skink Trail

1.8 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Giant’s Cave and Kookaburra Rock Lookout

Giant’s Cave and Kookaburra Rock Lookout

1.8 km return

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Morialta Falls Road, Woodforde, this walk takes you past Giant's Cave and the Kookaburra Rock Lookout via the First Falls Valley Walk. The trail to Giant's Cave is a well-maintained gravel track, with many stone steps leading up to the cave. From the cave, walkers have the option of descending the stairs and following a narrow and rocky path to the Kookaburra Rock Lookout, where there are spectacular views over the gorge. There is clear signage throughout, and the park has BBQ and picnic facilities, public toilets and a children's playground. 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 roadside car park on Maurice Road, Rocky Gully, this walk takes you on a circuit around Kinchina Conservation Park via the Jailhouse Rocks Trail. Kinchina Conservation Park forms the largest area of native vegetation in the Monarto Crown Lands region, protecting grassy woodland communities and threatened plant species such as Monarto mintbush and Menzel's wattle. The park is used for a wide range of recreational activities, including bushwalking, mountain biking, horseback riding and birdwatching. It's also home to several rare birds, including the diamond firetail, restless flycatcher and hooded robin, and in spring, there's an abundance of orchids, lilies and wildflowers. This relatively easy loop is one of the shorter walks in the park, heading south from the car park on Maurice Road. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails and uneven natural surfaces in parts. It 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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Jailhouse Rocks Trail

1.8 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Jailhouse Rocks Trail

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This circuit walk in Greenhill Recreation Park, starting from Thorpe Road, offers a beautiful and pet-friendly opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings and stunning views of the quarry and city. The track consists mostly of a narrow path made of dirt and rocks, with foliage on both sides, making it necessary to walk in single-file. The walk is recommended clockwise, with the first part being quite steep, but the fantastic views are worth the incline for many. It can be very slippery when wet. 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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Greenhill Summit Circuit

1.9 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Greenhill Summit Circuit

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Bus

Starting from the Godfreys Landing Campground on the Coorong Lagoon, Coorong National Park, this walk takes you to the ocean beach near the Murray Mouth and back via the Godfreys Landing Track. Located across the water from Hindmarsh Island, Godfreys Landing is a popular picnic spot and overnight camping area nestled among the sand dunes of the Younghusband Peninsula, accessible only by boat from Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island. This short, relatively easy trail passes through sand dunes and open areas of remnant seabed, ending at a spectacular Southern Ocean beach near the Murray Mouth. Plenty of wildlife can be seen along the way, including emus, kangaroos, sea eagles, blue wrens and swamp harriers, and there are several informative signs detailing the local fauna and flora. Evidence of previous Ngarrindjeri occupation still exists, with mounds of shell and old campfire sites. The trail has sections with a boardwalk surface, which helps to minimize erosion from foot traffic and protect this fragile dune system. This walk consists of sandy, gently undulating walking trails, 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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Godfreys Landing

1.9 km return

45 min to 1 h

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Special

Starting from the car park at the end of Mount George Road, Mount George, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mount George Conservation Park via the Cascade Trail. This moderately challenging loop initially follows the Heysen Trail, passing a dam and crossing the Tiersmen Bridge over Cox Creek, a picturesque creek that winds its way through the park. From there, the walk climbs steeply along the Cascade Trail, then briefly follows the Leah Fire Track before following the Timbercutters Trail and the Heysen Trail back to the picnic area. Walkers may see nesting superb fairywrens in the gully of Cascade Creek, and in winter, there are views of babbling cascades along the creek. This loop consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural 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.

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Cascade Trail

1.9 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Stenhouse Bay Lookout Circuit

Stenhouse Bay Lookout Circuit

1.9 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Stenhouse Bay Jetty car park off Pondalowie Bay Road, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the headland above Stenhouse Bay via the Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk. Located within Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, Inneston was once a thriving self-sufficient gypsum mining town, first settled in the late 1880s and abandoned in the 1930s after the Great Depression. In 1913, the jetty was built at Stenhouse Bay to enable the shipping of gypsum, which was transported from Inneston by a horse-drawn tram until locomotives were introduced. Nowadays, a thriving artificial reef lies beneath the jetty, making an ideal site for diving and fishing. This short and easy walk winds around the headland above Stenhouse Bay, passing a series of lookouts that provide spectacular views of Investigator Strait and the Stenhouse Bay Jetty, with interpretive signs detailing the mining history and vegetation of the area. The trail also passes an old rusted locomotive and wagons from the gypsum mining industry, as well as a seaman's grave from 1940. The walk begins near the Stenhouse Bay Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets. This loop consists of wide, gently undulating walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, suitable for all 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 Sundews Trails (Gate 11) car park on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit past the Sundews Lookout via the Sundews Lookout Hike. This moderately short and easy loop meanders through native vegetation to the Sundews Lookout at the eastern end of Onkaparinga River National Park, offering spectacular views of the gorge. The trail winds its way through a low open forest of grey box and sheoak before descending to the lookout, which offers panoramic views of the rocky outcrops and the river flowing through the gorge below, then loops back to the car park. Different species of birds can be seen along the track in spring, as well as colourful displays of wildflowers. The loop can easily be extended by combining it with the adjacent Sundews Ridge Hike. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, 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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Sundews Lookout Hike

2 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

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