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Morialta Falls Plateau Hike

Morialta Falls Plateau Hike

2.6 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Morialta Falls Road, Woodforde, this walk takes you on a circuit around Morialta Conservation Park via the Morialta Falls Plateau Hike. This scenic loop walk passes several lookouts in Morialta Conservation Park, offering excellent views of Morialta Gorge and First Falls. The hike begins along Fourth Creek, then ascends above the valley floor past Giant's Cave and continues to the Kookaburra Rock Lookout, which offers stunning views of Morialta Gorge's towering cliffs. After crossing the creek at the top of First Falls, the trail passes several fenced lookouts that provide spectacular views of the falls, including the Eagles Nest Lookout. This loop consists mainly of narrow walking trails, with some short steep hills and rocky, uneven surfaces that may be slippery when wet, and can be done in either direction. 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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Starting from the Red Stringybark car park off Sawmill Road, Spring Gully, this walk takes you to the southern boundary of Spring Gully Conservation Park and back via the Ridgetop Track. Experience the natural landscape of Spring Gully Conservation Park on a relatively easy hike that follows a long ridge, offering spectacular views through the trees across the Adelaide Plains. Along the way, there are good opportunities for spotting western grey kangaroos, euros and common brushtail possums. In spring, there's an abundance of wildflowers and orchids. The track ends at the southern boundary of the park, but walkers can turn around at any point and return to the start. This walk consists of wide, gently undulating fire tracks, suitable for most fitness levels, as well as wheelchair users with assistance. 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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Ridgetop Walk

2.6 km return

30 min to 45 min

Birdwatching

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Starting from the upper car park near the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Cape du Couedic Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the headland of Cape du Couedic via the Cape du Couedic Hike. Located on the southwest tip of Kangaroo Island, Cape du Couedic was named in 1803 by French explorer Nicolas Baudin in honour of Charles Louis du Couëdic. The Cape du Couedic Lighthouse was built from local stones between 1906 and 1909 after the treacherous waters surrounding the cape had caused multiple shipwrecks. This hike winds through coastal vegetation around the headland of Cape du Couedic, passing the lighthouse and a series of viewing platforms overlooking the ocean, with interpretive signs detailing the park's vegetation and Aboriginal, European and maritime history. An optional return side trip takes walkers down to Admirals Arch, where viewing platforms provide the opportunity to see long-nosed fur seals basking in the sun on the rocks. Accommodation is available at the cottages around the lighthouse, which nowadays functions as a museum. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, rocky sections and steps, 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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Cape du Couedic

2.6 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

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Ferry

Starting from Cobbler Creek MTB car park, Salisbury East, this circuit track goes along a stream whilst giving you a taste of Cobbler Creek Recreation Park. The Mai Tappa Circuit is named after the Kaurna term for "food pathway" and showcases aspects of the Kaurna culture, emphasizing the importance of plants and animals in their daily lives. This track offers beautiful views of Kaurna country, from the tree-filled gullies to the hilly terrain. The track is dog-friendly, but pets must be on a leash at all times. However, the track can be rocky and narrow in some sections and is quite slippery when it's muddy. Bikes are not permitted on this track. 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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Mai Tappa Circuit

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Urban

Starting from the Gate 1 car park on Tanunda Creek Road, Flaxman Valley, this walk takes you on a circuit around Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park via the Stringybark Walk. The Stringybark Walk is a short family-friendly loop in the eastern section of Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, passing through the flat regenerating areas of the park, as well as some dense stringybark forest and open grassland. There's an abundance of wildlife in this area, including plenty of kangaroos and birds, as well as many interesting rock formations and massive trees. In spring, a wide variety of wildflowers can be seen in bloom, including native fuchsias, silver banksias and orchids. This loop consists of flat, well-maintained and well-signposted walking trails, with bridges for wet conditions and some uneven surfaces, suitable for most fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. 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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Stringybark Walk

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the car park on Haines Road, Ashbourne, this walk takes you on a circuit around Bullock Hill Conservation Park via the Heathland Hike. This short hike passes through dense mallee eucalypt heathland, with plenty of acacias, banksias, tea trees and hakeas. The hike follows Haines Road parallel to the park's southern boundary, between the two trailheads. Western grey kangaroos can often be spotted at dawn and dusk, grazing in the native grassland along the park's eastern boundary. This loop consists of gently undulating fire tracks suitable for most fitness levels and can be done in either direction. The trails in this park aren't well-signposted and can sometimes be ambiguous, but there are some markers and the open country makes navigation fairly straightforward. The walk can be extended by following the Native Grasses Hike, which combines the Heathland Hike and Eucalypt Hike. 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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Heathland Hike

2.8 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the car park off Sturt Highway, Blanchetown, this walk explores Brookfield Conservation Park via the Charcoal Pits Walk. Brookfield Conservation Park lies within a semi-arid plain of mallee, sugarwood and bluebush, providing a protected habitat for an abundance of birdlife and native animals, including wombats, kangaroos, dunnarts and emus. This short and easy walk follows a gently undulating path through the bush to the historic Charcoal Pits, with a bench at the mid-point and directional signs at either end. The site contains 15 pits lined with brick and stone, dug in the 1920s by a French WWI veteran who moved to Australia with his wife and sold charcoal in Adelaide and the local towns. This walk consists of fairly flat dirt trails and is suitable for all fitness levels. Toilets are located at the picnic area near the car park. 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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Charcoal Pits Walk

2.9 km return

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the end of Leopold Street, Vista, this walk takes you along the stream to Newman's Nursery Ruins and back via the Water Gully Track. This is a refreshing and historically significant track, giving you a taste of what Anstey Hill Recreation Park offers. This track provides fantastic views of Torrens Valley and Black Hill. During winter and spring, visitors can see a wonderful display of wildflowers of wax-lip orchids and spider-orchids. Newman's Nursery, one of the first commercial nurseries in Adelaide which exported worldwide at the time, is also present along the track. Dogs are allowed in the park but must be on a leash. The vehicle gates are open every day from 6:30 AM to 7 PM (6:30 AM to 9 PM during daylight savings) and closed on Christmas Day. 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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Water Gully Track

2.9 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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Starting from the roadside car park at Gate 12 on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Echidna Hike and Waterfall Spur Tracks. The Echidna Hike takes you on a narrow trail over moderate slopes and through lovely pink gum, grey box and sheoak bushland. Enjoy the winter and spring floral displays, including stunning orchids. You will see the charming stone ruins of an old cottage, have great views of the gorge, and get a good workout. Along the way, a short side track leads to a small waterfall that is incredibly picturesque after heavy rains. The trail is marked with large signs, making it easy to follow. The gradient is gentle, with some slightly rocky sections 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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Echidna Hike

3 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Waterfall

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Starting from the Walnut Paddock car park on The Valley Road, Belair National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit along Minno Creek via The Valley Loop. The Valley Loop follows Minnow Creek between Long Gully and the Adventure Playground, encompassing the shorter Heritage Tree Walk. The trail meanders along the forested banks and lower slopes of the creek, passing a lookout with interpretive signage at the Railway Dam, where ducks can be spotted. On the other side of the creek, the trail follows the contour of the hill just above The Valley Road, passing the Joseph Fisher picnic area. This loop consists of gently sloping gravel trails, suitable for families, prams and most fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. Some sections along the northeastern side of the creek can get muddy after rainfall. Children should be supervised near the dam wall, which can be slippery. 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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The Valley Loop

3 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

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Yurrebilla Trail, Centre Track and First Falls Valley Walk

Yurrebilla Trail, Centre Track and First Falls Valley Walk

3 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Morialta Falls Road, Woodforde, this walk takes you on a circuit around Morialta Conservation Park past Deep View Lookout and Giant's Cave via the Yurrebilla Trail, Centre Track and First Falls Valley Walk. This short loop around the upper section of Morialta Conservation Park begins by crossing the bridge over Fourth Creek and climbing steeply to Deep View Lookout, which provides panoramic views of First Falls and Morialta Gorge, with the Adelaide city skyline in the distance. The walk continues along the Yurrebilla Trail through eucalyptus forest and returns along the Central Track through the gully, then follows the First Falls Valley Walk alongside Fourth Creek, passing an optional side-trip to Giant's Cave. This loop consists of narrow walking trails and gravel tracks, with some short steep hills and uneven 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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Chinaman's Well Historic Site Journey to Gold Walk

Chinaman's Well Historic Site Journey to Gold Walk

3.1 km return

30 min to 1 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Chinaman's Well Road off Princes Highway, Coorong National Park, this walk takes you past Chinaman's Well, Waterhole Corner, the Eating House ruins, the Limestone Quarry, the Sandstone Quarry and back via the Chinaman's Well Historic Site Journey to Gold Walk. This walk explores the local history of the gold rush days and the establishment of the stock, mail and communications routes, with interpretive signage detailing the life and difficulties the Chinese faced as they travelled to the Victorian Goldfields in the 1850s. The walk initially follows a short loop around Chinaman's Well, one of several wells built in the Coorong region by the Chinese immigrants to supply essential fresh water along their exhausting journey. The walk also passes a natural waterhole, the remains of an eating house and the quarries from where the limestone and sandstone for the wells originated. This walk consists of wide, flat walking trails, with some boardwalk sections, 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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Heritage

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Starting from the Gate 3 car park on Perseverance Road, Tea Tree Gully, this walk explores Anstey Hill Recreation Park via the Wildflower Wander. The Wildflower Wander is a steep hike to the top of Anstey Hill, offering rewarding views across the Adelaide Plains towards the city. A variety of birdlife nests in the quiet gullies along the way, and in spring, there's an abundance of wildflowers in bloom, including native orchids. This hike consists mainly of narrow walking trails, with some steep sections that can be slippery in places due to loose gravel. About halfway up the hill, the trail crosses a mountain bike track, so walkers should exercise caution at this intersection. This is a return walk, but it can be completed as a loop by following the Wildflower Walk back to the car park. The Wildflower Wander is reserved for walkers only, bikes are not permitted. 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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Wildflower Wander

3.1 km return

45 min to 1 h

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Starting from the Ngak Indau car park off Lock 4 Road, Murray River National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Ngak Indau Wetland via the Ngak Indau Wetland Trail. This moderately short and easy loop takes walkers around the Ngak Indau Wetland in the Katarapko North section of Murray River National Park, providing excellent opportunities for viewing wetland birdlife. Ngak Indau is a temporary wetland that cycles through wet and dry periods, with water levels regulated by structures at either end of the creek that feeds the wetland. The trail winds its way around the wetland, passing a bird hide before heading along the banks of the Murray River and back again. The trail is well-marked, with interpretive signs describing the native vegetation found in the area. A range of waterbirds including pelicans, spoonbills, ducks and herons can be observed from the bird hide, while red-capped robins are often seen around the saltbush along the river. Kangaroos and lizards can also be seen along the trail, while brushtail possums can be spotted after dark. This loop consists of narrow, mostly flat walking trails, with uneven 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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Ngak Indau Wetland Trail

3.1 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Ngak Indau Wetland Trail

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