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.

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.

Easy

6 km return

2 hrs

Port Hughes Coastal Trail

A coastal track and beach walk, with its interpretive signage, between the jetties of Moonta Bay and Port Hughes to the south.

Medium

14 km

5 hrs

Sole Walk

Fantastic coastal walk from Kangaroo Island Lookout to Meehan Hill. A section of Walk the Yorke trail.