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Ranges QUEENSLAND A 2 First Falls Plateau Hike Lake 23 Alligator Gorge Hike 3 Botanic Garden Ramble Blanche 24 Yuluna Hike Great Victoria Desert 4 Hallett Cove Glacier Hike 25 Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike Great Eyre Outback 5 Torrens Linear Park Walk 26 Mount Remarkable Hike
27 The Dutchmans Stern Hike WESTERN AUSTRALI WESTERN Australian Peninsula Adelaide hills 28 Blinman Pools 6 Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Hike Lake Bight Lake Frome ALES 7 Waterfall Hike Torrens Kangaroo Island 0 50 100 Nullarbor Plain 29 8 Mount Lofty Botanic Garden 29 Snake Lagoon Hike Lake 25 30 Weirs Cove Gairdner 26 Head km BArossa NEW SOUTH W of Bight 9 Devils Nose Hike Limestone Coast 28 Flinders Gawler 10 Victoria Hill Hike Ranges 31 Journey to Gold Walk Clare Valley Ranges 24 32 Piccaninnie Ponds Outlet Walk 11 Hale Bush Hike 27 Great Eyre 33 Cape Buffon Walk Australian Peninsula Bight Clare Valley 23 0 50 100 34 Dry Creek Trail 12 Bundaleer Forest Conservator’s Trail km River 12 35 Coola Outstation Historical Hike 13 Riesling Trail Clare Valley
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Contents page
See your world in a different way 4 What the symbols mean 5 Trail user information 6 Trail Locations 7
Adelaide 1 First Falls Valley Walk 8 2 First Falls Plateau Hike 9
3 Botanic Garden Ramble 10 Flinders Ranges and Outback 4 Hallett Cove Glacier Hike 11 22 Wirrabara Forest Old Nursery Walk 29 5 Torrens Linear Park Walk 12 23 Alligator Gorge Hike 30 24 Yuluna Hike 31 Adelaide hills 25 Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike 32 6 Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Hike 13 26 Mount Remarkable Hike 33 7 Waterfall Hike 14 27 The Dutchmans Stern Hike 34 8 Mount Lofty Botanic Garden 15 28 Blinman Pools 35
BArossa Kangaroo Island 9 devils Nose Hike 16 29 Snake Lagoon Hike 36 10 Victoria Hill Hike 17 30 Weirs Cove 37 11 Hale Bush Hike 18
Limestone Coast Clare Valley 31 Journey to Gold Walk 38 12 Bundaleer Forest Conservator’s Trail 19 32 Piccaninnie Ponds Outlet Walk 39 13 Riesling Trail 20 33 Cape Buffon Walk 40
Eyre Peninsula 34 Dry Creek Trail 41 14 Stamford Hill Hike 21 35 Coola Outstation Historical Hike 42 15 Oyster Walk Coffin Bay 22 Riverland
Fleurieu Peninsula 36 Border Cliffs Customs House Wetland Walk 43 16 Kaiki Walk 23 37 Whistler Walk 44 17 Black Swamp Walk 24 38 Banrock Station Wetland Boardwalk Trail 45 18 Godfreys Landing Walk 25 Yorke Peninsula 19 Talisker Silver Lead Mine Hike 26 39 Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Hike 46 20 Sundews Ridge Hike 27 40 Stenhouse Lookout Hike 47 21 Deep Creek Cove Hike 28 useful Websites 48
Trails Diary 49
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See your world in a different way What the symbols mean...
Want to walk alongside a waterfall or vineyard? Follow Location: Where the walk is located, referring to the closest town, a creek or a river to secret waterholes? Walk through park or forest. tall forests or coastal bush? Or discover unknown parts Type: Loop trails start and end at the same point following a loop of our heritage and past. path. Linear trails lead to a specific point and return along the km START same path. km START Walking is a perfect way to reacquaint yourself with our environment, Time: Times are for the completion of each walk back to the to spend time with friends and family and to explore new places. start point and are estimates based on an average walking speed of 3 km per hour. Please allow extra time for breaks and steep Trails SA has an amazing network of stunning trails throughout South terrain.kmkm START START Australia, from the city to the Outback. With landscapes ranging from Distance: Distances are the length of each walk. Scale and north rolling hills, to dramatic coastline and rugged outback ranges, many of km STARTpoint are on each map. the trails have interesting stories to tell about the country, wildlife and Difficulty Level: Trails are categorised into three difficulty levels. history along the way. Each level is colour coded. Easy (Walk): Accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. In this guide, you will find 40 great short walks in South Australia that Moderate (Hike): Suitable for people with an average level of vary in difficulty and length from a 45-minute gentle ramble to a five- fitness.km May START include some steep inclines. hour physical challenge. We hope these trails inspire you to visit new Hard (Hike): Requires a reasonable level of fitness, some previous places in our great outdoors. km START hiking experience is advantageous. May include steep inclines and
km STARTkm STARTuneven surfaces. Start walking and ‘be active’. km START kmStart Point: START The beginning of the trail. Facilities: Facilities associated with the trail.
Access: How to reach the start point of the trail including road and town names and distances.
kmCost: START Entry or carparking fees. No symbol appears, it’s free. There’s more information on the Trails SA website. No matter what Prohibited: Items prohibited on the walk. Pets are prohibited in your preferred trail activity is, the website has information on walking, km START conservation parks and most national parks. In areas where pets cycling, horse riding, canoeing and diving. are not prohibited they must be kept on a leash. Please refer to www.southaustraliantrails.com page 6 for full listing of prohibited items.
Ikmnformation: START Additional information useful for the walker.
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Trail Users Code of Practice Observe fire restrictions. In most areas fires are prohibited from 1 November to 30 April. Trails are closed on days when Total Fire Bans are declared via newspapers or radio—call the CFS on 1300 363 361 if in doubt. Leave your pets at home. Take your rubbish with you when you leave. Respect geological or heritage sites, and private property. do not feed or disturb animals or remove native plants. Trail Safety When walking on any trails be prepared: Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Carry sufficient drinking water for the forecast weather – as a guide, if a hike is more than one hour on a hot day, carry at least 2 litres of water per person per day when bushwalking. Trail Locations Keep to the defined walking trail and follow the markers. National parks are considered to be areas of national significance Walk with others and inform a responsible person of your proposed because of wildlife, natural features of the land or Aboriginal or route and expected time of return. European heritage. Avoid walking in extreme weather conditions. Conservation parks are areas protected for the purpose of Wear appropriate clothing to suit the weather and if necessary carry conserving wildlife or the natural or historic features of the land. appropriate warm and wet weather clothing. Recommended items to take include: water, food, sunscreen, mobile Recreation parks are areas managed for public recreation and enjoyment in a natural setting. phones (although be aware in some areas coverage can be limited), maps, waterproof jacket, warm clothing and a first aid kit. These parks are managed by the Department for Environment and trail Conditions Heritage. All trails featured in the publication can be affected by natural Forest reserves contain plantations grown for commercial events eg. fire, floods or extreme weather conditions. Trail closures, timber production and native forests managed for biodiversity scheduled maintenance and repair work can affect trail access conservation. They are managed by ForestrySA. without notice. We recommend contacting the office detailed at Please remember that all native plants and animals in South the bottom of each page for updated trail conditions. Australia’s parks and forest reserves are protected. Some trails pass through private land. Walkers are required by First Aid law to comply with any conditions placed on the trail by the in the event of an accident or if someone becomes too ill to landowners. continue, provide appropriate first aid and shelter. Decide whether the group can help the person or if extra help is needed. Contact Emergency Services, phone 000 or 112 [mobile phone only]. If Phytophthora contact cannot be made and if a rescue is needed, a competent Phytophthora is a fungus that causes disease to native plants in person with first aid skills should stay with the injured or ill person high rainfall areas of South Australia including Mount Lofty Ranges, to reassure and care for them until help can arrive. Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula. Trail users can stop the spread of Phytophthora by staying on the trail and complying Prohibited Items with Phytophthora signs. For further information contact the local Firearms, chainsaws, motorbikes, generators, pets and bicycles Department for Environment and Heritage office or visit the website unless otherwise indicated. www.biodiversity.sa.gov.au/plantsand.html
Disclaimer: These trails are provided for the enjoyment of all and should only be used for an appropriate use, in accordance with the Code of Practice. The trail conditions may vary from time to time, and trail users are advised to check weather conditions before setting out. Trail users must be adequately prepared and use caution at all times when using a trail.
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to Adelaide to Adelaide via Morialta Road via Morialta Road First Falls First Falls Car Park Car Park MORIALTA MORIALTA CONSERVATION PA RK CONSERVATION PA RK START START F F o ou ur rt th h C Cre reek ek
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This trail through Morialta Conservation Park, one of Adelaide’s most popular Morialta Conservation Park is a bushwalker’s paradise and the First Falls Hike parks, takes visitors into the heart of the spectacular Morialta Gorge, lined is one of its highlights. This short, steep walk passes Giants Cave and with towering cliffs and the 30–metre First Falls. (There are three falls in the offers spectacular views of Morialta Gorge’s towering cliffs, the Adelaide park, which run after autumn and winter rains). The trail is suitable for Plains, the city and the coast as well as providing views of the First Falls, wheelchairs and strollers and has interpretive stories about the local plants and which flow in winter and autumn. A detailed bushwalking brochure is animals along the path. A detailed bushwalking brochure is also available. also available.
Morialta Conservation Park Morialta Conservation Park km START km START Linear Loop
45 minutes return 1.5 hours km START km START 1.6 km return 2.5 km km START km START Easy km START Moderate km START Firstkm Falls car START park in the park km START Firstkm Falls car START park in the park kmkm START START km START km STARTkm START Toilets (inc disabled), picnic areas, barbecue and playground in park Toilets (inc disabled), picnic areas, barbecue and playground in park
kmParking START fees apply for the First Falls car park kmParking STARTfees apply for the First Falls car park Morialta Falls Road, Rostrevor,12 km north-east of Adelaide CBD Morialta Falls Road, Rostrevor,12 km north-east of Adelaide CBD
No pets beyond First Falls car park No pets beyond First Falls car park km START km START
The kmtrail is suitable START for wheelchairs and strollers Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Black Hill Conservation Park on (08) 8336 0901
Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Black Hill Conservation Park on (08) 8336 0901
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An oasis in the city, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is home to special With records of an Australian ice age 280 million years ago, Hallett Cove is collections of exotics and native plants including the rare Amazon Waterlily, one of Australia’s outstanding geological sites. A series of trails which grows up to 40cm in diameter and the water efficient SA Water accompanied by interpretive signs provide a unique geological insight. Mediterranean Garden and Cactus and Succulent display. Numerous statues, water features and heritage buildings enrich the beauty of this beautiful The trail has spectacular views of Adelaide’s southern coastline and in spring garden. Once you enter, it’s easy to see why it is the most visited cultural there’s a beautiful wildflower display throughout the park. attraction in South Australia.
Adelaide Botanic Garden Hallett Cove Conservation Park km START km START Loop Loop
Allow up to 2 hours 2 hours
km2 km START km3 km START km START km START Easy Moderate km START km START km STARTFriends Gate, Plane Tree Drive, off Hackney Road Gate 3 – Heron Way. Trail can also be reached from Gate 1 – Second Avenue km START kmkm START START km STARTkm START km START andkm Gate 2 START – Dutchman Drive Toilets (inc disabled), drinking water, public phone, kiosk, restaurant in the Garden, Café Fibonacci, Visitor Information Centre and The Botanic Shop. Toilets and picnic area outside park at Gate 3
Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide city. Public transport available to location The Cove Road, Hallett Cove, 22 km south of Adelaide CBD. Public transport available to location No alcohol, no pets km START No pets The walk is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Free guided tours of the km START km START Garden run daily at 10.30am, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Belair National Park on (08) 8278 5477 Meet at the Schomburgk Pavilion, outside the Visitor Information Centre.
Contact: Adelaide Botanic Garden on (08) 8222 9311
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Montefiore Road Falls Mount Lofty Oval CONSERVATION PARK War Memorial Drive Summit
War Memorial Drive s Frome Rd n STARTKing William Road Fifth re Botanic or Falls River T Festival Garden Eagle on the Hill to Adelaide Centre University SE Freeway via Crafers of Adelaide NORTH Adelaide NORTH Railway North Terrace Summit Road 500 metres Station 500 metres ADELAIDE CBD
Following the contours of the River Torrens (Karrawirra Parri) from the sea Starting at Waterfall Gully, just 15 minutes drive from the city centre, this to the foothills in north-eastern Adelaide, this is one of South Australia’s hike offers stunning views and the chance to see native wildlife in their prettiest trails. It is a two-way trail with a smooth bitumen surface and natural habitat. Once reaching the summit, the highest point in the southern bridges that cross the river, making it easy to loop back to your starting point. Mount Lofty Ranges, hikers can enjoy panoramic views over Adelaide, the This section, through the heart of Adelaide, travels past the Torrens Lake and coastline and Piccadilly Valley and discover the story of the giant white obelisk the Adelaide Zoo, and features heritage rose gardens, reed beds and native that marks the highest point. plants and lots of waterbirds.
Adelaide City Cleland Conservation Park km START km START Loop Linear
2.5 hours 3 hours return km START km START 10 km 3.5 km return km START km START Easy Hardkm (some START steep sections) km START Elderkm Park STARTRotunda in Tarndanya Womma Waterfall Gully car park km START km START km START km START km START km STARTkm START Toilets, picnic areas, drinking water, public phone, restaurants, playground Waterfall Gully: toilets and picnic areas. Mount Lofty: toilets (inc disabled), visitor information centre, restaurant/café and gift shop Pets must be kept on a lead km START Waterfall Gully Road, Burnside, 8 km east of Adelaide CBD, Public transport available to location Public transport available to location
Thiskm trail STARTis for walking and cycling, and excellent for families No pets km START Contact: South Australian Visitor Travel Centre, 18 King William Street on 1300 655 276 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Cleland Conservation Park on (08) 8339 2444
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Species Rose Collection
Lower Lampert Road Waterfall Lower Entrance Pines Echo to Piccadilly Road Picnic Area T u nnel Correy Drive
Upper START Waterfall BELAIR Rocky Ridge plant Mawson Drive Road Queens Jubilee Drive nursery NATIONAL PARK to Summit Road
Correy Drive Old Government MOUNT LOFTY House START BOTANIC GARDEN
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500 metres 500 metres
Belair National Park was dedicated in 1891, the first national park in South This much-loved garden in the Piccadilly Valley features displays of cool Australia. This hike runs from the lower western section of the park to the temperate plants from both hemispheres brought together in a dramatic higher eastern section passing through many of the park’s main landforms landscape. Its seasonal variations make it a rewarding garden at any time of and vegetation communities with two rock escarpments providing views the year. The BankSA Nature Trail is a self-guided walk through a managed over the park. The hike passes under a railway line through a large culvert natural bush setting with amazing bird life. The major overstorey is Messmate known as Echo Tunnel. A detailed bushwalking brochure is also available. stringybark (Eucalyptus obliqua), the main tree of this valley. The garden is listed on the Register of the National Estate and the South Australian Register Belair National Park of State Heritage Items. A brochure of the garden is also available. km START Loop km STARTMount Lofty Botanic Garden – BankSA Nature Trail 3 hours Linear km START 6.5 km km START Allow up to 2 hours return Moderate 1.7 km return kmkm START START km START Moderate Near the pines picnic area, or by walking from the main entrance km START km START km START km START Near Lothian Viewing Platform or in reverse order from near the National Toilet, picnic areas, barbecue, drinking water, visitor information, km START km START km START km STARTkmSpecies START Rose Collection public phone, playground in park Toilets and car parking located in the Gardens kmPark entry START fees apply Parking fees apply Mon–Sat km START Upper Sturt Road Belair, 13 km south-east of Adelaide CBD. Public transport Mawson Drive off Summit Road, Crafers, or Lampert Road, Piccadilly – available to location 20 km and 25 km from Adelaide respectively
Horse riding and cycling allowed on designated trails. No pets, fires or camping as well as all the listed precluded activities at the km START km START Dogs on leads are allowed in the park entrance to the garden The garden is open weekdays 8.30am–4pm, weekends and public holidays Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Belair National Park on (08) 8278 5477 km START 10am–5pm (6pm during daylight saving)
Contact: Mount Lofty Botanic Garden on (08) 8370 8370
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The Devils Nose Hike follows a ridge top through the beautiful bushland Declared an official goldfield in 1868, this area quickly became a hive of of Para Wirra Recreation Park with views of the South Para River and ambitious activity. Two towns quickly sprung up out of nowhere – surrounding countryside. There are excellent vistas to the northern plains complete with a Warden of Goldfields and police trooper to issue gold and famous Barossa Valley. Western Grey Kangaroos can often be seen licences and settle disputes. This hike starts at the site of one of the mining grazing at dawn and dusk. towns. Interpretive signs along the route tell the colourful story of the goldfields. Para Wirra Recreation Park is now home to more than 100 species of native birds including Emus that wander around the park’s picnic areas.
Para Wirra Recreation Park Para Wirra Recreation Park km START km START Linear Loop
1.5 hours return 45 minutes km START km START 2.2 km return 1.4 km km START km START Hardkm START Easy km START Devilskm Nose START car park Bowdenkm Cottage START on Goldfields Road in the park kmkm START STARTkm START km START km START Toilets, picnic area, barbecue, public phone in park km STARTToilets, picnic area, car parking, in park
kmPark entry START fees apply kmPark entry START fees do not apply from the Goldfields and Allendale Road intersection entrance. Humbug Scrub Road, One Tree Hill, 40 km north-east of Adelaide CBD Humbug Scrub Road, One Tree Hill, 60 km north-east of Adelaide CBD Dogskm are STARTpermitted on leads Dogskm are STARTpermitted on leads Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Para Wirra Recreation Park on (08) 8280 7048 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Para Wirra Recreation Park on (08) 8280 7048
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to Jamestown Wa rren Road Lookout HALE CONSERVATION PA RK BUNDALEER START Kangaroo Gully FOREST RESERVE Arboretum waterfall
Lookout Conservator’s Hut to Georgetown START Mica Mines Bundaleer Picnic Ground
to Spalding and NORTH to Gumeracha NORTH Adelaide
500 metres 500 metres
The walk is best in spring when there are abundant flowers and flowing Bundaleer Forest was founded in 1876 in the quest to find which trees water in Kangaroo Gully. Wildlife along the trail includes a variety of would grow best in timber plantations. This trail starts in an arboretum, birds as well as Western Grey Kangaroos and echidnas. There are views which includes Tasmanian Blue Gums, local red and sugar gums, and to Williamstown, the South Para Reservoir, the northern Adelaide Plains introduced oaks, ashes and sycamores, elms, walnuts, poplars and and Mount Lofty. While walking keep watch for shallow mica diggings willows. It includes a peaceful section of pine forest and winds past the stone but don’t be fooled – it’s not gold! hut where the early forest conservators would stay during tours of inspection. A short climb rewards walkers with views of the beautiful Bundaleer Valley.
Hale Conservation Park Bundaleer Forest Reserve km START km START Loop Loop
2 hours 2 hours km START km START 4 km 4.6 km km START km START Moderate Moderate km START km START km START Carkm park off START Warren Road km STARTBundaleer Arboretum, 3.5 km from Bundaleer Forest Picnic Ground on km START km START km START km START Georgetownkm START Road Car parking only Toilets and drinking water at Bundaleer Picnic Area 2 km from Williamstown, 60 km from Adelaide via Inglewood and Gumeracha 7 km south of Jamestown on Spalding Road, 220 km from Adelaide
Dogs are permitted on leads No pets km START km START
Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Para Wirra Recreation Park on (08) 8280 7048 Contact: ForestrySA,Wirrabara on (08) 8668 4163
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BOSTON BAY Surfleet Cove START Proper Bay START to Adelaide/ Stamford to Burra Auburn Hill PENWORTHAM CLARE Main North Road SEVENHILL Spalding Cove
to Flinders Ranges LINCOLN to Cape to Spring Gully NATIONAL PARK Donington Conservation Park
to Port Lincoln NORTH NORTH
5 kilometres 3 kilometres
This section of the renowned Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley, one of The hike, in beautiful Lincoln National Park, heads to Stamford Hill lookout Australia’s premium wine producing regions, passes over the Quarry Rd bridge, with its spectacular views of the ocean, the sandy beaches of Boston Bay, through beautiful vineyards, the historic village of Sevenhill and surrounding Port Lincoln and the national park itself. On Stamford Hill stands a sandstone farmlands, and finishes at historic St Marks Church at Penwortham. Loop trails monument commemorating Captain Matthew Flinders’ voyage round the branch off from the main trail at Sevenhill and Penwortham so walkers can peninsula in 1802 – he was the first to map the coastline and gave its explore more of the countryside - and the many excellent wineries along the landmarks their European names. way. A brochure of the trail is also available.
Clare to Penwortham Lincoln National Park km START km START Linear one way Linear
3 hours one way – not allowing for diversions! 45 minutes return km START km START 11 km one way 750 metres return km START km START Easykm START Moderatekm START km START km START km START Clare Riesling Trail car park, Clare (or in reverse from Penwortham) Stamford Hill car park km START km START kmkm START START Toilets, restaurants, cafés and cellar doors located close to the trail km STARTNo facilities on-site. Toilets, drinking water, camping and caravan sites, and accommodation elsewhere in park Main North Road, 130 km north of Adelaide kmPark entry START fees apply Multi-usekm START trail for walking and cycling 25 km south of Port Lincoln, off Eyre Highway, 685 km west of Adelaide Contact: Clare Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8842 2131 No pets km START
Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Port Lincoln on (08) 8688 3111
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Kellidie Bay Ngurundjeri Kellidie Bay lookout SOUTHERN OCEAN to to Port Pt Lincoln Lincoln
Esplanade Goat Island Island
KELLIDIE BAY Yunthian COFFIN BAY Umbrella rock COFFIN BAY CONSERVATION lookout PARK STARTSTART GRANITE ISLAND Bridal sEp e danal JubileeJubilee DriveDrive Spray RECREATION PARK Esplanade Tram stop lookout Penguin Centre COFFIN BAY Esplanade Davenport NORTH nalpsE a ed TOWNSHIP lookout COFFIN BAY Breakwater
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Esplanade 3 kilometres Screwpile jetty NORTH START Encounter Bay 2 kilometres NORTH to Victor Harbor via the causeway 100 metres
In colonial times, Coffin Bay was known as Oyster Town, with up to thirty This walk has impressive coastal scenery and looks out across Encounter cutters harvesting the shellfish from clean, clear waters. Although the Bay and the much-loved seaside town of Victor Harbor. Interpretive signage native oysters quickly became extinct, the conditions for aquaculture are highlights the island’s environment and its role in the state’s history - once a still perfect and today, chefs and seafood lovers all over Australia prize Botanic Garden, it was also a landing place for Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Pacific Oysters grown here. The picturesque Oyster Walk meanders round Baudin on their separate voyages in 1802. In the evening Little Penguins can the inner bays, past the seaside shacks and boat moorings. The lookout be spotted returning to their burrows around the island, after a hard day in Kellidie Bay Conservation Park offers stunning views of the Coffin Bay fishing at sea. waterway. A brochure of this trail is also available.
Coffin Bay Granite Island Recreation Park km START km START Linear Loop
4 hours one way 45 minutes km START km START 12 km one way 1.5 km km START km START Easykm START Easy km START km START km STARTCarkm parks in START the township Endkm of the STARTcauseway on Granite Island km START km START km START km START Toilets, barbecue, picnic areas, kiosk, restaurant, accommodation, public Toilets, picnic area, public phone, kiosk and restaurant on island phone, shops in the township Victor Harbor, 84 km south of Adelaide. The island is a 1 km walk across the 46 km west of Port Lincoln, 709 km west of Adelaide causeway – or take the horse-drawn tram
No bicycles, pets on leads – no pets in Kellidie Bay Conservation Park km START No pets km START
Contact: Beachcomber Agencies on (08) 8685 4057 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage,Victor Harbor on (08) 8552 3677
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GOOLWA Historic Railway Bridge
To Randell Rd oka yert a C Barrage Rd re ek HINDMARSH ISLAND irrigation ponds
CURRENCY CREEK Mundoo Channel WINERY
to Strathalbyn SOUTHERN OCEAN COORONG Cellar Door NATIONAL PA RK Winery Road START Murray Mouth Godfreys NORTH NORTH Landing START The Coorong 250 metres to Goolwa Younghusband 10 kilometres Peninsula
The swamp is home to many rare and endangered species including The trail, which is part boardwalk, runs from the Coorong Lagoon through the Mount Lofty Southern Emu-wren. This trail travels through native the sand dunes and swales of the Younghusband Peninsula to the long plantations, over the Tookayerta Creek and past an ever-changing Southern Ocean beach and its spectacular breakers. The walk passes vineyard. It’s an easy, relaxing walk in a quiet bush setting. After the significant archaeological sites with evidence of Ngarrindjeri occupation walk, stop in at the winery and taste the award-winning ‘Ostrich Hill’ seen in shell mounds and old camp fire sites. Coorong National Park is also a Shiraz or ‘The Creek Station’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. haven for birds, with habitats for numerous species of migratory birds as well as a home for many waterfowl including ducks, swans, cormorants, terns and Currency Creek Winery pelicans. km START Loop Coorong National Park 1 hour km START Linear km START 3 km km START 1.5 hours return Easy km START 3 km return km START km START km START Cellarkm door START km START km START km START Easy Cellar door, toilets, restaurant, accommodation on-site km START Informationkm START shelter, 10 km south of the Murray Mouth km START km START 10 km from Goolwa on Winery Road, Currency Creek, Toilets and camping on-site 80 km south-east of Adelaide Access by boat only from Mundoo Channel near Goolwa. Goolwa is 90 km No pets km START south of Adelaide Please register at the Currency Creek cellar door before starting the walk km START No pets km START Contact: Currency Creek Winery on (08) 8555 4069 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Meningie on (08) 8575 1200 The location of this trail can only be reached by boat.
24 www.southaustraliantrails.com 25 19 Talisker Silver Lead Mine Hike Sundews Ridge Hike 20
to Chandlers Hill Ta lisker Road
to Cape Jervis and Delamere ONKAPARINGA RIVER NORTH NATIONAL PA RK Piggott Range Road 1 kilometre START START er inga Riv ar Penneys Hill Road p
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TALISKER Sundews Lookout CONSERVATION PA RK Piggott Range Road Onkaparinga Gorge NORTH
1 kilometre
At the tip of Fleurieu Peninsula, Talisker Conservation Park protects the Onkaparinga River, South Australia’s second longest river, flows through a unique mine ruins and workings of a 19th century Cornish mining and steep-sided valley into a magnificent gorge, with cliffs up to 50 metres high. ore processing operation. The site includes the ruins of a brick kiln, The Sundews Ridge Hike, named after the small insect-eating plants that grow smelting furnace and crushing house, and the interpretive walking trail in the area, leads to a lookout with magnificent views up the gorge. There is tells their story as well as passing through picturesque bush country. also an extension to this walk that leads down into the gorge (4 hours return).
Talisker Conservation Park Onkaparinga River National Park km START km START Loop Loop
1.5 hours 2 hours km START km START 3 km 3.5 km km START km START Moderate Hard km START km START km START km START Taliskerkm Road START car park Gatekm 6, Piggott START Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills km START km START km STARTkm START Toilets and picnic area in park Picnic area and public phone in park
Talisker Road, Cape Jervis, 110 km south of Adelaide Via Piggot Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, 34 km south of Adelaide
No pets No pets km START km START Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Deep Creek Conservation Park on (08) 8598 0263 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Belair National Park on (08) 8278 5477
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Wirrabara Forest 21 Deep Creek Cove Hike Old Nursery Walk 22
Tent Rock Road to Range Road
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NORTH D WIRRABARA to Wirrabara FOREST RESERVE Trig START campground Main Old Nursery picnic area pinitchie C Ip reek Deep Creek Cove START Wirrabara Forest Office to The Bluff BACKSTAIRS PASSAGE Forest Road Charcoal Road to Laura NORTH
2 kilometres 500 metres
The highlight of the hike is the spectacular views of the Southern Ocean, The trail follows Ippinitchie Creek from the main picnic ground to the Old Backstairs Passage and rolling southern coastline. The walk finishes in a Wirrabara Forest Nursery. From 1887, more than 60 different species of secluded cove at the mouth of Deep Creek where you can relax and enjoy exotic forest trees were planted here to establish which would be the most the scenery before returning to Trig Picnic Area. suitable for forestry. The well-known Radiata Pine proved to be the most successful, but the many other historic pines, ashes and elms planted make the site cool and attractive. The forest’s history and different tree species are interpreted by a series of signs. Deep Creek Conservation Park km START Wirrabara Forest Reserve Southern Flinders Ranges Linear km START Linear 2.5 hours return km START 1 hour return 6.4 km return km START km START 3 km return Moderatekm START km START Easykm START Tent Rock Road at Trig Campground km START km START km START km START Picnickm area START next to Wirrabara Forest Office Toilets, picnic grounds, drinking water, camping and accommodation in park km START km START Picnic areas, camp sites Park entry fees apply km START 9 km west of the township of Wirrabara on Forest Road, 250 km north of From Delamere, take Range Road and Tent Rock Road to Trig campground, Adelaide through Clare 100 km south of Adelaide, Main South Road Dogskm are STARTpermitted on leads No pets km START Contact: ForestrySA, Wirrabara on (08) 8668 4163 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Deep Creek Conservation Park on (08) 8598 0263
28 www.southaustraliantrails.com 29 23 Alligator Gorge Hike Yuluna Hike 24
Aroona Homestead Ruins
Alligator Gorge Road START
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Blue Gum Flat C r Gorge e e lookout k FLINDERS RANGES steps Ally’s lookout NATIONAL PARK
MOUNT REMARKABLE to Wilpena A NATIONAL PA RK The Terraces lliga tor C k re ree ek C na Yulu
NORTH NORTH The Narrows
400 metres 1 kilometre
This is a spectacular walk through Alligator Gorge to The Narrows, the point Starting at historic Aroona Homestead and its restored pug and pine hut, at which the walls of the gorge are closest to each other. The trail loops back this hike leads through the landscape that inspired artist Hans Heysen on his to the start via Blue Gum Flat picnic area. Mount Remarkable National Park numerous visits to the Flinders Ranges. The trail weaves through cypress pine is home to a mosaic of diverse habitats with arid zone plants and animals woodland and an impressive valley in the ABC Range. mixing with species from more temperate regions.
Flinders Ranges National Park Central Flinders Ranges Mount Remarkable National Park Southern Flinders Ranges km START Loop km START Loop 4 hours 1.5 hours km START 8 km km START km START 2 km km START Moderate km START Moderate Aroona Trailhead at Aroona Homestead km START km START kmkm START START Alligator Gorge car park km START kmkm START START Toilets, drinking water and camping on-site. Toilets, picnic area, barbecue, km STARTToilets and drinking water on-site. Picnic areas, barbecues, toilets and km STARTdrinking water, visitor information centre, public phone, kiosk, restaurant, accommodation in the Alligator Gorge section of the park showers, and camping and caravan sites in the park at Wilpena Pound Park entry fees apply kmPark START entry fees apply km START
Turn off 1 km south of Wilmington, 293 km north of Adelaide 30 km north of Wilpena, Brachina Gorge
No Pets No pets km START km START Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Mount Remarkable National Park on (08) 8634 7068 Contact: Wilpena Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8648 0048
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to Hawker
to Wilmington START WILPENA MOUNT REMARKABLE NATIONAL PARK
FLINDERS RANGES Mount Remarkable MELROSE NATIONAL PARK START Monument to Murray Town Mount Ohlssen Bagge NORTH NORTH Cathedral Rock
3 kilometres 1500 metres
This challenging hike, with its steep, rocky inclines, provides rewarding views Mount Remarkable National Park, with its dramatic mountain scenery, is a of Wilpena Pound, one of Australia’s best-known landmarks and its famous wilderness experience within easy reach of South Australia’s populated areas. features: St Mary Peak, the highest peak in the Flinders Ranges, Rawnsley The hike highlights some of the park’s greatest attractions by providing easy Bluff, wildflowers and sculpted rocks. The Flinders Ranges is an excellent access to Mount Remarkable summit. As you hike up the contours of the reptile habitat and the ridges of the ranges are home to rock-dwelling mountain you see spectacular views of the Willochra Plain and at the summit dragon lizards. ridge, there are grand views over the park to Spencer Gulf.
Flinders Ranges National Park Central Flinders Ranges km START Mount Remarkable National Park Southern Flinders Ranges Linear km START Linear 4 hours return km START 5 hours return 6.4 km return km START km START 12 km return Hardkm START km START Moderatekm START Bushwalking Trailhead, behind visitor information centre at Wilpena Pound km START km START km START km STARTWar Memorial Monument, behind Melrose Campground km STARTToilets, picnic area, barbecue, drinking water, public phone, kiosk, restaurant, km START kmkm START START showers, and camping and caravan sites on-site at Wilpena Pound Camping at the summit (no camping in fire ban season). Camping, caravan sites, refreshments and toilets in Melrose kmPark entry START fees apply Melrose via Main North Road, 270 km north of Adelaide 158 km north of Port Augusta, 464 km north of Adelaide No pets No pets km START km START Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Mount Remarkable National Park on (08) 8634 7068 Contact: Wilpena Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8648 0048
32 www.southaustraliantrails.com 33 27 the Dutchmans Stern Hike Blinman Pools 28
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to Quorn k ee k r e waterfall C to Blinman re a Blinman Rd C iln n ch a ra The Dutchmans Stern m a n P i Angorichina l
B to Parachilna Village First Pool START waterfall waterfall
Second Pool THE DUTCHMANS STERN CONSERVATION PARK waterfall
NORTH
1 kilometre
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2 kilometres
The trail traverses Alpana Station, following the rocky creek beds of the Parachilna and Blinman creeks as they wind through the rugged country and sheer cliffs of the stunning Flinders Ranges. The first pool is filled all year by The Dutchmans Stern hike is an excellent family walk to the Sugar Gum spring-fed creeks, the second, although low in summer, is up to 3 metres dotted ridge of The Dutchmans Stern Range. This prominent landmark deep and 20–30 metres wide in winter. On the rocky path to the pools, provides spectacular views of Spencer Gulf, the surrounding ranges and majestic River Red Gums provide welcome shade - some of these across Willochra Plain. magnificent trees are over 300 years old with trunks 3 metres in diameter. A trail brochure is available. The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park Central Flinders Ranges km START Loop Northern Flinders Ranges between Parachilna and Blinman km START 5 hours Linear km START 10.5 km 5 hours return km START km START Moderate 12 km return km START km START km START km START Trailheadkm STARTcar park Hard – rocky terrain km START km START Picnic area and accommodation in park km STARTAngorichina Village km STARTkm STARTkm START 10 km north-west of Quorn, off Ardenvale Road, 336 km from Adelaide Toilet, picnic area, public phone and general store at Angorichina Village. Camping and accommodation at Angorichina Village and Alpana Station No pets km START Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Mount Remarkable National Park on (08) 8634 7068 520 km north of Adelaide – take B83 to Parachilna No pets, no bicycles km START Contact: Wilpena Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8648 0048
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to Flinders Chase Visitor Centre
FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK
FLINDERS CHASE to West Bay NATIONAL PARK R oc k MAUPERTUIS BAY y INNES NATIONAL PARK R START iv Remarkable e r Rocks Snake Lagoon
We WEIR COVE
START st Bay Road
NORTH NORTH to Visitor Centre SOUTHERH OCEAN 600 metres 400 metres
Admirals Arch
This popular trail starts at Snake Lagoon then winds through stands of Sugar Imagine spending three months or more waiting for fresh supplies. Hike to Gums and mallee before descending into the Rocky River valley. The trail Weirs Cove to understand the extreme hardship for lightkeepers involved crosses Rocky River and meanders along its bank to the river mouth, in getting the shopping home. Discover the method of landing people and providing impressive views through the valley and across the Southern supplies along this treacherous coastline. Ocean.
Flinders Chase National Park Flinders Chase National Park km START km START Linear Linear
1.5 hours return 1 hour return km START km START 3 km return 3 km return km START km START Moderatekm START Moderatekm START
Snake Lagoon car park km START Lighthousekm START sign shelter at Cape du Couedic km START kmkm START START km STARTkm START Snake Lagoon: toilets, camping area – bookings required. Car parking Toilets, picnic areas, barbecue, public phone, kiosk, restaurant, camping and km START Park entry fees apply accommodation at Rocky River km START 17 km south of Flinders Chase Visitor Centre kmPark entry START fees apply No pets 9 km from Flinders Chase Visitor Centre, which is 110 km west of Kingscote km START via Playford Highway or South Coast Road Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Flinders Chase National Park on (08) 8559 7235
No Pets km START
Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Flinders Chase National Park on (08) 8559 7235
36 www.southaustraliantrails.com 37 31 Journey to Gold Walk Piccaninnie Ponds Outlet Walk 32
Chinaman’s Well COORONG NATIONAL PA RK
Main Ponds We tland
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e l t PICCANINNIE PONDS u O CONSERVATION PARK Piccaninnie Ponds Road to Princes Highway NORTH NORTH START 250 metres DISCOVERY BAY 150 metres
This trail runs through coastal vegetation and wetlands adjacent to the This walk at the Chinaman’s Well historic site focuses on the rich Chinese pond’s outlet into the sea. The crystal clear water can be seen flowing and early European history of the area. The ruins from the 1850s and through the dunes along the beach. The walk then joins a boardwalk to interpretive signs recreate the story of Chinese fortune seekers on their way a wetland lookout. Piccaninnie Ponds is one of Australia’s most beautiful to the Victorian Goldfields. They (and other gold seekers) would land in and spectacular freshwater cave diving and snorkelling spots, with visibility South Australia and travel to Victoria to avoid paying taxes. exceeding 40 metres in the crystal water. Coorong National Park Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park km START km START Linear Linear
45 minutes return 1 hour return km START 2.1 km return km2.4 STARTkm return km START km START Easykm START Easy km START km START Piccaninnie Ponds Road Car park, Chinaman’s Well km START km START kmkm START START km STARTkm START km START No facilities on-site. Toilets, picnic areas, camping and caravan sites Toilets and camping on-site elsewhere in park. Piccaninnie Ponds Road, 28 km south-east of Mount Gambier, 491 km south-east of Adelaide 17.3 km south of Salt Creek, off Princes Highway, 235 km south-east of Adelaide No pets km START No pets Snorkelling and diving permits are required for the ponds. Bookings and km START km START permits available from Department for Environment and Heritage office at Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Meningie on (08) 8575 1200 Mount Gambier
Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Mount Gambier on (08) 8735 1111
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to Mount Gambier Viewing area Wombat Walk platform START Southend Jetty CANUNDA NATIONAL PA RK
Rivoli Bay V I C T O R A
DRY CREEK SOUTHERN OCEAN NATIVE FOREST RESERVE River Walk
Rainbow Rocks Viewing Area START Platform er iv NORTH to Southend R NORTH lg to Donovans ne le G 500 metres
500 metres
This magnificent coastal cliff top walk reveals how the powerful forces of The trail features a loop through an ancient bed of the Glenelg River, past nature have created the dramatic coastline of the Limestone Coast. This an active wombat colony. If approached quietly, wombats can be seen by short section alone includes intriguing cliffs, sea stacks and reef platforms. walkers at dawn and dusk. The trail then enters dense native vegetation and Interpretive signage along the walk illustrates interesting features of the area emerges at a stunning lookout on the cliffs of the Glenelg River. and a variety of colourful wildflowers can be seen throughout the year.
Canunda National Park km START Dry Creek Native Forest Reserve Loop km START Loop 1 hour 2.5 hours km2.5 STARTkm km START km START 4.8 km km START Easy km START km START km START Moderate km START Capekm Buffon START car park km START km START 3 km north of Donovans along the border road km START Toilets, picnic area and camping in park km START 25 km south-east of Mount Gambier, 480 km south-east of Adelaide 29 km north-west of Millicent, 441 km south-east of Adelaide No pets km START No pets km START Contact: ForestrySA, Mount Gambier on (08) 8724 2888 Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Canunda National Park on (08) 8735 6053
40 www.southaustraliantrails.com 41 Border Cliffs Customs House 35 Coola Outstation Historical Hike Wetland Walk 36
Coola Outstation START Y URRA to Millicent M START Coola ER lookout RIV Customs House & Store to Paringa Lake Bonney SE CANUNDA CHOWILLA GAME NATIONAL PA RK RESERVE
Lagoon NORTH
Sandy Bar NORTH 1 kilometre
450 metres
The hike passes through coastal vegetation and reaches a lookout with Starting near the old Customs House on the South Australian/Victorian views across Lake Bonney and sand dunes. A boardwalk leads to an area border, the trail meanders through a wetland supported by the many creeks of tea-tree known as the ‘singing forest’ for the sounds created on breezy that run through the reserve. The wetland flora and fauna are highlights days. The trail continues to Coola Outstation where interpretive signs tell of this trail, especially the majestic River Red Gums and abundant birdlife. its history. Other features include a diversity of coastal vegetation and On the drive to this walk, stop at Murtho Lookout at Headings Cliffs for a swamps. spectacular view of the River Murray.
Canunda National Park Chowilla Game Reserve km START km START Loop Loop
3.5 hours 1.5 hours km START km START 8.5 km 4 km km START km START Moderate Easy km START km START km START km START Carkm park START off Coola Road Customs House car park km START km START km START km START km START Picnic area on-site. Toilets, picnic areas and camping in park Toilets, picnic area, refreshments and camping on-site
20 km south-west of Millicent via Causeway and Coola Road, off Murtho Road, 35 km north-east of Renmark, 289 km north-east 432 km south-east of Adelaide of Adelaide
No pets Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Berri on (08) 8595 2111 km START Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Canunda National Park on (08) 8735 6053
42 www.southaustraliantrails.com 43 Banrock Station Wetland 37 Whistler Walk Boardwalk trail 38
Bird hide START
BANROCK STATION Hide 3 GLUEPOT RESERVE Hide 2
TRACK 8 Banrock Wetlands
Hide 4
Hide 1
enclosure
NORTH START NORTH Visitor Centre vineyards 500 metres 250 metres Wine & Wetland Centre
A birdwatcher’s dream, Whistler Walk passes through several habitats In November 2002, Ramsar listed the Banrock Station Wetland complex including mallee, black oak woodland and acacia, which are home to as a Wetland of International Importance. The walk features story centres, 17 nationally threatened species including the Black-eared Miner and the information huts and bird hides to observe the many species of birds living Red-lored Whistler. There’s a bird hide halfway along the walk where visitors in the wetland including ducks, Black Swans, Australian Pelicans, Rainbow can relax, watch and photograph different species of birds at a popular Bee-eaters, Ibis, spoonbills, herons and egrets. watering point.
Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre Gluepot Reserve km START km START Loop Loop 3 hours 2.5 hours km START km START 8 km 6 km km START km START Moderate Easy km START km START Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre, Holmes Road, Kingston-on-Murray km START km START Car park km START km START km START km START km START km STARTToilets, restaurant, café, gift shop wine tastings and sales at centre Toilets, picnic areas at visitor centre, camping sites on Reserve kmTrail prices START adults $5, children $2.50. Trail walk booklets are available. kmEntrance START fees apply Bookings essential
Track 8 car park, 1.5 km from visitor centre. Key for entry gate available at 200 km north-east of Adelaide Waikerie Shell Service Station. Gluepot is 64 km north of Waikerie. Waikerie is 177 km north-east of Adelaide Open every day 9am-5pm. Closed Good Friday, Christmas and Newkm Year’s START Day No pets km START Contact: Banrock Station on (08) 8583 0299 or www.banrockstation.com Contact: Gluepot Reserve on (08) 8892 8600
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to Marion Bay
to Marion Bay Rhino INNES NATIONAL PARK Head
Inneston Visitor Historic to Pondalowie Bay INNES NATIONAL PARK Centre STENHOUSE BAY Township Visitor Centre Stenhouse START Bay STENHOUSE BAY Campground STENHOUSE BAY INNES NATIONAL PARK Inneston Lake STENHOUSE BAY
Dry Bone Lake Jetty to Pondalowie Bay START INVESTIGATOR STRAIT
Chinamans Hat Island NORTH NORTH 1 kilometre 3 kilometres
INVESTIGATOR STRAIT
The Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Hike is an interpretive trail following a This trail starts from the jetty car park and leads you around the cliff tops on historically significant horse-drawn rail line through native coastal mallee a formed trail through low closed coastal heath. Nine lookouts with interpre- vegetation with coastal views of Chinamans Hat Island, Seal Island and tive signs provide and insight into some of the natural and cultural history Haystack Island. At Inneston Village, the town of an old gypsum mine, the of the area. The spectacular views over Investigator Strait and the offshore trail provides a fascinating insight into the region’s early European history. islands are some of the best in the park and should not be missed. Innes National Park is home to over one hundred species of birds with the trail giving birdwatchers the opportunity to see many species including Mallefowl and rare Western Whipbirds. Innes National Park km START Innes National Park Loop km START Linear 1 hour km START 3 hours return (includes time to look around Inneston) 2 km km START km START 7 km return km START Moderate km START km START Moderate Jetty (Stenhouse Bay) car park kmkm START START km START km START Inneston Village or Stenhouse Bay km START km START Interpretive signs, no facilities km START km START Toilets, picnic area, barbecue, public phone, kiosk, restaurant, showers, kmPark entry START fees apply camping and caravan sites, and accommodation in park 300 km west of Adelaide via Port Wakefield Road kmPark entry START fees apply No pets km START 300 km west of Adelaide via Port Wakefield Road Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Innes National Park on (08) 8854 3200
No pets km START
Contact: Department for Environment and Heritage, Innes National Park on (08) 8854 3200
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Useful websites
Trails SA www.southaustraliantrails.com
South Australian Tourism Commission www.southaustralia.com
Department for Environment and Heritage www.environment.sa.gov.au
Botanic Gardens of Adelaide www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au
ForestrySA www.forestrysa.gov.au
Walking SA www.walkingsa.org.au
Adelaide Metro www.adelaidemetro.com.au
Be Active www.beactive.com.au
Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au
Photos courtesy of South Australian Tourism Commission; Department for Environment and Heritage; Office for Recreation and Sport; ForestrySA; PIRSA Division of Minerals and Energy; Grant Da Costa and Sue Barker.
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