7 Great Hikes for Warm Days

Warmer days don’t necessarily mean there are no opportunities for walking. Why not try a shorter hike, and start off early in the morning.

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Seven Great Hikes for Warm Days

Wirraparinga Trail Loop, Brownhill Creek

Wirraparinga Trail Loop, Brownhill Creek

5.4km, 2 hours

The Wirraparinga Trail Loop meanders along the Brownhill Creek valley, through Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. A narrow creek flows through the steep-sided valley, with majestic river red gums, some more than 300 years old.


Measday Hike

Measday Hike, Cleland National Park

4.8km, 2 hours

Venture into the southern-most parts of the park, along this secluded track. Enjoy views over the gully below from the well-made track before plunging down to explore it at ground level.


Valley Loop Hike, Belair National Park

Valley Loop Hike, Belair National Park

3km, 1 hour

Follows the forested banks and lower slopes of Minnow Creek and passes the Railway Dam, with ducks and seating. The trail is suitable for most strollers.


River Red Gum Loop, Shepherds Hill Recreation Park

River Red Gum Loop, Shepherds Hill Recreation Park

2.3km, 1 hour

Explore the river red gums and wildlife along Viaduct Creek on this loop walk. A wide well-made trail suitable for prams which is shared with beginner-level cyclists.


Newman’s Nursery Ruins Walk

Newman’s Nursery Ruins Walk, Anstey Hill Recreation Park

3km, 1 hour return

A walk along Water Gully to the ruins of Newsmans Nursery. Established in 1854, the extensive nursery ruins were once the largest nursery in the southern hemisphere.


Aldgate Valley Nature Walk

Aldgate Valley Nature Walk

13.6km, 3.5 hour return

A walking trail connecting a series of nature reserves and some quiet country lane walking. The reserves and native bushland are home to Southern Brown Bandicoots, kangaroos, possums, echidnas and koalas.


Hallett Cove Boardwalk / Marion Coastal Walking Trail

Hallett Cove Boardwalk / Marion Coastal Walking Trail

7km

A clifftop boardwalk along the rocky coastline between Marino and Hallett Cove. There are lots of options as to how long to make this walk.