Summary

South Australia covering some of the most arid parts of the country.

Other Information

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Fees/Permits

Quite a few of the national parks in South Australia have entry fees.

https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/book-and-pay

Contact details

National Parks and Wildlife Services South Australia
https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/

Walking SA
https://www.walkingsa.org.au/

Walks in Flinders Range National Park

Hard

5.6 km return

4 hrs

Mt Ohlssen Bagge

A quick steep ascent up Mt Ohlssen Bagge which has amazing views of the Flinders Ranges especially during sunset and sunrise.

Hard

13.4 km return

4 hrs

Rawnsley Bluff

A steep ascent followed by a nice flat walk along the top of the bluff to an incredible outlook.

Hard

14.6 km return

6 hrs

St Marys Peak

An adventure to the top of the highest mountain in the Flinders Ranges which hosts fantastic views of the surrounding Wilpena Pound.

Medium

5.2 km return

90 mins

Warren Gorge Loop Trail

The Warren Gorge walking trail provides excellent examples of vegetation in the Flinders Ranges. You will pass through different micro-climates which are evident by the change in vegetation and geology. The trail takes you to a lookout locally known as Smoke-oh Lookout. In Australia, the term Smoke-oh is a commonly used colloquial name fora morning or afternoon tea break or other break in the working day, making it an ideal name for this lookout, which provides an excellent spot to stop and rest on the trail.

The Warren Gorge Loop Trail is 5.2kms long and takes between 1.5- 3 hours to complete. It is easy to moderate depending on your level of fitness. There are some loose surfaces and short steep parts.

Walks in Gammon Ranges National Park

Medium

Weetootla Campground Trailhead

There are three loca­tions in the Vulkathun­ha-Gam­mon Ranges Nation­al Park where you can access walks in the Wee­t­oot­la Hike Network.

Wee­t­oot­la Camp­ground Trail­head – 7.1km from Bal­canoona. Turn off the Arka­roola Road at 1.9km from the sign­post at Bal­canoona. The track is 2WD accessible.
McTag­gart Track – 18.2km from Bal­canoona. Turn off the Arka­roola Road at 8.2km from the sign­post at Bal­canoona. Con­tin­ue approx­i­mate­ly 10km along the 4WD track to reach the checkpoint.
Grindel­l’s Hut Trail­head – 26.5km from Bal­canoona. Turn off the Arka­roola Road at 8.2km from the sign­post at Bal­canoona. Con­tin­ue for 17km along the sign­post­ed 4WD track.

Walks in Kangaroo Island

Easy

700 m return

30 mins

Flagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill, with its artistic monument, celebrates the memory of the first four ships to arrive at South Australia's first official settlement at Reeves Point in 1836. Great views of the Reeves Point and Beatrice Inlet.

Medium

600 m return

45 mins

Prospect Hill

59 steps and 346 stairs takes you up this sand hill to the viewing platform with its 360° view of the eastern end of Kangaroo Island, particularly American River and Pelican Lagoon.
On 4th April 1802, Matthew Flinders climbed and named this hill as detailed on a number of information board.

Walks in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park

Medium

2.2 km return

1 hr

Seaview Loop

Capture views across of the Adelaide Plains and the coast on this loop through Sheperds Hill. The fire trail is popular with dog walkers and running groups though it does have some steep and loose sections.

Medium

6.1 km return

2.5 hrs

Viaduct Track Loop

Visit the old railway tunnel and viaduct remains in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park and adjacent Watiparinga Reserve. The walk starts on the River Red Gum Loop before branching onto the Viaduct Track.

Walks in Yorke Peninsula

Medium

9.6 km one-way

2.75 hrs

Copper Rail Trail

The old copper rail line between the Kadina mines and the smelting works and jetty at Wallaroo. Steeped in mining history with its interpretive sign and even details of the day in 1874 that W.G. Grace played cricket at the racecourse.