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Trail Run the Newland Head Conservation Park
Waitpinga, South Australia
7.1 mi
Location
Utilising a portion of South Australia’s infamous Heysen Trail, the majority of the run lies within the boundaries of the iconic Newland Head Conservation Park, a 90 minute drive south of Adelaide. As the trail section connects the Kings Beach carpark to the Waitpinga Campground, a total distance of 11.5km, runners can opt to go on a one-way jaunt (starting at either location), or comp...
Hike the Deep Creek Circuit
Deep Creek, South Australia
7.5 mi
The single-day Deep Creek Circuit hike is a varied trail that meanders through 12km of varied coastal wilderness. While there are options to do various, smaller segments of the trail, the best option is to cover the all-encompassing Circuit Track in a clockwise direction from the Tapanappa Lookout carpark trailhead.
The trailhead is located inside the Deep Creek Conservation Park, a large c...
Hike to Blowhole Beach, South Australia
Deep Creek, South Australia
4.2 mi
/ 902.2 ft gain
After following a long dirt road, park at Cobblers Hill for the start of the hike. If you're in a four wheel drive you can drive the last few last few kms down a steep and muddy path to the beach. Otherwise you will have to hike around 3kms down the valley to reach Blowhole beach. Even from the top of the valley the views are spectacular overlooking Kangaroo Island. Plus you’ll be sure to find ...
Hike through Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Hallett Cove, South Australia
2 mi
Located 22km south of Adelaide, the Hallett Cove Conservation Park is accessible via your own vehicle, or by public transport. If you're driving, park along Heron Way, at the southern end of the park for easy access to the Glacier Hike and Coastal Walkway trails (there are public bathrooms, and a cafe here as well).
The Glacier Hike Loop is an easy 3km trail across boardwalk and natural surf...
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