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.
700
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30
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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.
600
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45
mins
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.
2.2
km
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1
hr
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.
6.1
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2.5
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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.
9.6
km
one-way
2.75
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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.
6
km
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2
hrs
A coastal track and beach walk, with its interpretive signage, between the jetties of Moonta Bay and Port Hughes to the south.
14
km
5
hrs
Fantastic coastal walk from Kangaroo Island Lookout to Meehan Hill. A section of Walk the Yorke trail.
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45
mins
Local walk along the Petrie Creek with boardwalk sections, bridges and passing the Sunshine Coast Modell Railway premises. Platypus area.