A quick steep ascent up Mt Ohlssen Bagge which has amazing views of the Flinders Ranges especially during sunset and sunrise.
A circuit hike along the full length of Alligator Gorge, including the Narrows and the Terraces. Explore the gorge during Spring to see abundant wildflowers.
The Narrows is a gorge a couple of metres wide which stretches for several hundred metres. The Terraces are a series of platforms which the creek flows down.
Walking anti-clockwise, when you leave the gorge and reach the Ring Route Track, you could undertake a short sidetrip by turning right and heading up the firetrack to The Battery for spectacular views over the Spencer Gulf.
Hike the prominent landmark bluff known as the Dutchmans Stern. Home to a host of plants and animals, explore the rugged landscape. Make your way to the summit via the walking trail. The summit offers spectacular views of Spencer Gulf, surrounding ranges and the Willochra Plain. Choice of two walks: 10.6km circuit walk, 5 hours 4.2km one-way to Summit Viewpoint, allow 2 hours (4 hours return) Follow the interpretive guide & map, featuring plants, animals and geology found along the trail. The guide was produced by the Walking Trails Support Group, in conjunction with the Royal Geographic Society of SA. The trail is well made, with gentle grades, and some rocky, but not steep, sections.
This climb is an awesome one, when you get to the top, you get an awesome view especially at sun set!
The Devil’s Peak trail is a moderately difficult bushwalk becoming increasingly strenuous towards the summit, where some scrambling over rocks is required. Allow 1.5 to 3 hours to complete this walk.
From the summit you will be rewarded with extensive panoramic views of Quorn, the Southern Flinders Ranges, the Horseshoe Range, Pichi Richi Pass, Port August, Upper Spencer Gulf and beyond to Wilpena Pound.
Devil’s Peak is 697m high, and along this walk you may observe many good examples of “faulting”, discover fossil impressions of ancient lifeforms, and see a variety of native fauna and flora.
A pleasant day walk in the spectacular Gheerulla Valley including some steep sections from the river up and some great lookouts at the top.
THIS WALK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED (MAY 2023). CHECK NATIONAL PARK'S WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
Explore the Limestone Caves located in Kwiambal National Park.
THIS WALK IS CURRENTLY (MAY 2023) DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE. CHECK NATIONAL PARK'S WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
Slippery Rock walking track is in Kwiambal National Park near Inverell This walk offers gorge views of the Macintyre River.
As this walk starts at the Macintyre Falls Picnic Area the falls are a short walk from the carpark, which can be added onto this walk.
THIS WALK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED (MAY 2023) DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE. CHECK NATIONAL PARK'S WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
The Junction walk in Kwiambal National Park goes to the junction of the Severn and Macintyre Rivers and along the way passes via The Dungeon Lookout which is steep gorge formation.
Fred Ward (1835 - 1870), better known as Captain Thunderbolt, was the longest roaming bushranger in Australia’s history. He was very familiar with the Tenterfield region, using it as both a hideout and hunting ground for his hold-ups. The large area between the rocks was used to stable horses and the small shelter under the large rock was a great place to camp. The top of the rock made an ideal lookout, as this was the main road to Warwick during the gold-mining days.
An outcrop of granite rocks near the southern edge of the Basket Swamp National Park. An easy 100-metre walk trail brings you to the base of this trig point which is high on the tallest rock in this outcrop though to get to the trig on top of the rock requires a hard climb up a very narrow crevasse. 180 degree views across farmlands and the Bruxner Highway and as far as Tenterfield can be seen from the rock.
Well worth the effort to visit this stunning multi-faceted waterfall situated in Basket Swamp National Park; the little sibling to Bald Rock and Boonoo Boonoo. There is a slippery fire trail where you can walk down to view the lower pools and rock hop back under the falls.
Easy walk along the New South Wales and Queensland border.
Bald Rock is the largest granite monolith in Australia, situated near the Queensland - New South Wales Border just north of Tenterfield. The relatively short walk provides great views of surrounding Bald Rock National Park and neighbouring Girraween National Park.
Take a more gentle walk up the eastern side of Bald Rock through the ‘cairn garden’ and The Arches to meet up with the main track to the summit of Bald Rock.
Wollangambe Canyon is an "easy" canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no technical skills (ie. abseils) – the Upper and Lower Sections can be done as separate day trips (or one very long day-trip). Great for a hot day, but you need to prepared - bring a lilo and have a topographical so you know when to look out for the exit.
A beautiful track under the cliffs on the way to Wentworth Falls, coming back along the top.
The Terrace Falls walk is relatively easy, but it does have some uneven terrain and several short uphill sections. It’s best walked after heavy rain which makes it a little harder as some of the creek crossings will require either using slippery rocks as stepping stones (tiny rocks which move as opposed to stable boulders) or getting wet boots. Decent boots with grip will stop the track feeling slippery.
Fortress Rock and Doctor Dark's Cave is a medium-length trail located in the Blue Mountains, NSW. It offers stunning views and a unique insight into a family (the Darks) who occupied a cave for periods of time throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the relics from their time there remain in the cave, such as pots and pans, bedding and even a game of backgammon.
Very challenging route up Mt Barney with some technical rock climbing required. You must have some decent scrambling experience and a high level of fitness. Whist there is some exposure it is the technical climbing that is the most challenging. Allow plenty of time and plenty of water and if in doubt (as we were numerous times) just stick to centre of the ridge. There are times where you have to rely on your boots for grip so make sure you are comfortable with you choice of footwear. I recommend a day pack only with this route as there are several sections where you need to haul yourself over ledges that would be almost impossible with a full pack. I rate the SE ridge as a 5 and Logan's ridge as a 9 in terms of difficulty. Take this on board and give it a go :)
This popular walk is short and sweet. With a cafe at each end, a well made path and regular seating, this walk is popular for a reason.
On almost any morning of the year the trail attracts a range of people: some casually walking, others using it as a training walk, some runners, and others with heavy-simulated packs training for distant hiking locations like Nepal. As the walk involves some steep sections, the time taken to walk the trail can vary significantly.
On a busy weekend, car parking at Waterfall Gully can be limited.
Starting hiking from Mt Lofty instead of Waterfall Gully can be a good way to use the downhill as a warm up, to super charge your up-hill efforts.