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1.2
km
1
hr
Wave Rock
This is an easy walk and one of three easy walks that make up this parks attractions. The tracks can be hard to find at times but the grading is easy although very stony, the wave rock feature is the highlight of this walk and provided great views of the surrounding park.
Wave rock walk—1.2km return (Allow 1–2hrs)
Grade 4
From Old Idalia, walk past the old ship’s tank to reach the cliff overhang shaped like a wave. Wind, sun and time are nature’s carving tool here; sunset is the paintbrush. Panoramic views from the top of the cliff give an idea of the size of the park and its diverse vegetation.
200
m
return
30
mins
Rainbow Gorge
Rainbow Gorge walk—200m return (Allow 30–45mins to explore)
Grade 3
The entrance to Rainbow Gorge is about 4km north of Monks Tank camping area. Walk 100m downstream to see a mass of white, red and yellow-stained sandstone. The creek drains into the Barcoo River via Thornleigh Creek.
4.4
km
3
hrs
Emmet Pocket
Emmet Pock is in Idalia National park whick is 113kms south west of Blackall. This is a difficult walk with steep grades up and down the gorge walls but is well worth the effort. I found walking poles were worth there weight in gold. There are four walks to do while in this park all easier than this one.
Emmet Pocket walk—4.4km return (Allow 2–3hrs)
Grade 5
Beginning at Emmet Pocket lookout this steep meandering track leads into a gorge where the plains of the outback spread out before you—laid out like a map. Trees mark the waterways that stretch from rocks to river channels.
2.7
km
return
90
mins
Bullock Gorge
Bullock Gorge walk—2.7km return (Allow 1–2hrs)
Grade 3
The start of Bullock Gorge walk is 14.7km north of the Monks Tank camping area. Rock markers define the walk along the Gowan Range’s ridge top through bendee shrubland. Take care here, as there are steep gorges on either side.
Look for small diggings of echidnas on the track. Watch the sun rise or set over spectacular gorges and look for yellow-footed rock-wallabies. While sitting, you have a wallaby’s eye view of the herbs they seek among the forest of trunks. Remember, bring a torch for sunset walks.
1.5
km
return
40
mins
The Granites
The Granites
Grade 4
Distance: 1.5km return
Time: Allow 40 minutes
Visit The Granites, 10km north-west of Ten Mile Bore (pt 15km from ranger base) on the Boorara Road. Walk the 1.5km to a small outcrop of granite rocks, a unique feature of the park. Please respect the cultural significance of the area by not climbing on the granite rocks.
360
m
return
10
mins
Budjiti Lookout
Budjiti Lookout
Grade 4
Distance: 360m return
Time: Allow 10 minutes
Take a short 180m walk up a rocky slope to the Budjiti Lookout and watch the sunset over an endless horizon. Located 44km north-west of the park office on the Boorara Road.
Remember to take water with you and walk carefully as the uneven track and rocks may be slippery.
7.13
km
return
3
hrs
Nt. Nagiso-dake 南木曾岳 (Nagano Prefecture)
Mt. Nagiso is a small mountain located in the Central Alps. It lacks the alpine feel of some of the other hikes in the area such as Utsugi-dake and Kiso Koma ga Take, but nonetheless is a pretty decent hike. It sees very little foot traffic and has good views over Mt. Ena and onto Mt. Ontake. Some nice easy rock scrambling and some precarious bridges.
1.4
km
return
30
mins
Six Mile Creek Track
A moderate level trail that leads you into a world of large swamp box and blue gums, and if you are lucky enough, you may even see a shy lace monitor. Cool down as you cross Six Mile Creek and inspect a number of revegetation areas Council has been working to restore.
9.8
km
one-way
4
hrs
River Trail, Sturt Gorge
The River Trail follows the Sturt River through Sturt Gorge. It explores the rugged beauty of the river, including waterfalls, flowing creeks and rocky gorges.
The trail can be adventurous, with 9 river crossings and some rock scrambling. After rain expect the river to be higher, and the stepping-stones across the 9 river crossings may be underwater.
Begin on Main South Road and walk through Riverside Reserve, then along Adam’s Orchard Trail from the end of Riverside Drive, Bedford Park. Or begin at Edgar Street, Bedford Park. Follow the trail to the eastern end of Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, where the trail emerges on Coromandel Parade beside Horners Bridge. Built in 1886 Horners Bridge is a large stone arch bridge, and was the first bridge across the Sturt River. It was on the original Adelaide to Goolwa Road, which was superseeded when motor cars became popular (and the road unsuitable for fast travel).
The trail could be walked one-way by using Adelaide Metro public buses to return, from Bus Stop 28 Main South Road to Bus Stop 37B Coromandel Parade.
73
km
one-way
5
days
Heysen Trail South Coast
This 4-5 day highlight section of the Heysen Trail along the south coast is spectacular, with good campsites along the way for multi-day hikers. This highlight section starts from the southern trailhead of the Heysen Trail at Cape Jervis, following the coast to Victor Harbor. Before Victor Harbor the main Heysen Trail heads north for 1,200km to the Flinders Ranges, but a good spur trail continues into central Victor Harbor.
10.5
km
3
hrs
Mt. Mathieson Circuit
This track was built by volunteers in 1986 from the National Parks Assoc of Qld. The mountain is named after the chief commissioner of railways from 1880s to 1912
5
km
return
90
mins
Mount Byron
Out and back trail to Mount Byron that can be accessed by 4wd or added onto a walk of the Somerset Trail. Walk is initially along fire trail up and over the summit of Mount Byron before it ends on the far side from there continue along single trail to enjoy views from the cliff line on the Southern side of Mount Byron.
3.1
km
return
45
mins
Freshwater Xanthorroea Circuit
A short circuit walk in Freshwater National Park where many xanthorrhoea (grass trees) are on display.
3.8
km
return
105
mins
Underground Creek
This walk include spectacular wildflowers, varied birdlife and a creek that disappears beneath boulders that have fallen from the cliffs above creating a wave rock. Climb to above the lava flow for views out to the Aztec Temple and Mt Norman and see the rock pools and the creek gurgling down the crevasses.
7.5
km
2
hrs
Venman Circuit
This hike has 2 trails through some amazing Australian Eucalypt forests. The Tingalpa Creek track is short, while Venman circuit takes longer, but can connect to other parks to the NW. Can be a bit slippery after rain. Three stepping stone crossings in the wet - can be a bit slippy.
Why not drop in to the Nursey/Cafe afterwards and give Shadow a corner of your pumkin scone.
5.3
km
return
2.5
mins
Second Falls Hike
This trail has spectacular panoramic views across Adelaide and of Morialta Gorge and First and Second Falls. Enjoy visiting the Kookaburra Rock, Eagles Nest and Deep View lookouts. Rangers recommend doing this hike in an anticlockwise direction.
2.5
km
return
1.5
mins
Plateau Hike
This hike begins along Fourth Creek and then ascends above the valley floor to Giants Cave. Enjoy the stunning views of Morialta Gorge from the Kookaburra Rock Lookout, the top of First Falls and Eagles Nest Lookout.
14.5
km
return
6
hrs
Mt Barney - Up Mezzanine - Down SE Ridge
Climb Mt Barney via Mezzanine Ridge and descend via South East Ridge.
It's a challenging climb with exposed cliff edges and climbing involved.
1.5
km
return
1
hr
Booloumba Falls
Walk through tall open forest and discover this scenic creek's cascades, waterfalls and rock pools. At the junction of Peters and Booloumba creeks view The Breadknife rock formation. Swim in the pools at the base of the falls with its beautiful cool mountain water on a hot summers day
6
km
return
2
hrs
Mt. Houraiji 鳳来寺山 (Aichi Prefecture)
Houraiji is an ancient temple that was founded somewhere around 700 AD. It was secluded in the mountains and became a place for serious aesetics to learn about esoteric Buddhism. Because of its heritage of being an important Buddist temple, the surrounding forest was not destroyed in the great purge of forests conducted by the Japanese government. It is a rare example of ancient trees. It is very biodiverse which is a great change from the usual monoculture of trees you find on Japanese mountains.
