Walking Trails and Scenic Drives in the BarossaWalking Trails and Scenic Drives
The Barossa is a region that greatly rewards those visitors who grab a map and seeks out treasures which hide in the back blocks of the region. Why not get adventurous and go for a cruise or a walk and see what you find!
There are more walking trails to discover on our Barossa Parks page >>>
Altona CSR Landcare Reserve and Walking Trail
Northeast of Lyndoch, this is a former sand-mining area that has been rehabilitated. The Orlando viewpoint looks over Rowland Flat and the North Para River below. Walks range from 3.16 to 5.74km - suitable for those of medium fitness who enjoy native birds, flora and fauna. See the area as it would have been before white settlement. Brochures available on site.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location of Altona CSR Landcare Reserve and Walking Trail >>>
Barossa Bushgardens Regional Native Flora Centre
Barossa Bushgardens in Nuriootpa is the place to see locally indigenous plants on show. A highlight is seven low water-use urban display designed gardens, including a CFS fire-wise garden, Eremophila Garden and Sensory Garden. Plants are labelled for easy identification, and self guided tour flyers available at the entrance. Open daily, entry by gold coin donation. Coulthard Reserve, Penrice Road, Nuriootpa (800m east of the Murray Street traffic lights).
For more information please visit the Barossa Council website
GoogleMap location of the Barossa Bushgardens >>>
Barossa Goldfields Walking Trail
The Barossa Goldfields attracted some 5000 frenetic fortune-hunters when gold fever flared here briefly in the late 1800s. The remnants of their labours can be seen within the Para Wirra Recreation Park - follow the interpretive signs along two interesting walking trail loops of 1.2km and 5km.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location of the Barossa Goldfields Walking Trail >>>
Barossa Heritage Trail
170 years after European settlement, visitors can still experience much of this heritage in the Barossa's many museums, historic places and natural wonders. The Barossa Heritage Trail links many of these sites and is a key to unlocking the region's heritage secrets.
Many cellar doors are housed in historic buildings, while religion was and still is an important part of the Barossa lifestyle, evidenced by the abundance of stunning churches and historic cemeteries throughout the region.
For more information please contact the Barossa Visitor Information Centre.
Barossa Scenic Heritage Drive
Wind your way through Bethany, Angaston, Nuriootpa, Greenock, Seppeltsfield, Marananga and Tanunda on this 57km, well-signposted route. Look for the brown and white roadsigns marked with ‘4', pick up a copy of the Barossa Regional Map from the Barossa Visitor Information Centre.
Church Hill State Heritage Walking Tour
The Church Hill area contains the core of Colonel Light's 1839 Gawler town plan. Due to its historical significance and the overall state of preservation, this area was declared a State Heritage Area on 7 June 1985, the third such heritage area in South Australia.
As you experience the true heritage of Gawler, the attractions will be highlighted unfolding for you why the area is called Church Hill. A wide array of dwellings and outbuildings reflect grand to humble circumstances of people who created the area during the 19th century.
Original slate and bluestone kerbs, historic fire hydrants and many other treasures of yesteryear will be revealed. Download the map of this delightful 2.5km walk or pick one up at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre.
Gawler Historic Main Street Walking Tour
Gawler's Historic Main Street reflects Colonel William Light's vision; to create a settlement that could prosper on the banks of the North and South Para Rivers, bounded by rolling hills and within close proximity to Adelaide.
Today you can witness the remarkable eras from the historical buildings that line Gawler's Main Street. The attractive setting, coupled with major roles in the mining and agricultural booms of the 1860's, 70's and 80's saw Gawler blossom into a town of broad streets, peaceful parklands and distinctive architecture.
As the walk unfolds you will gain an appreciation of the achievements that our ancestors accomplished in times of challenging environmental and social harshness. Download the map of this delightful 2.5km walk or pick one up at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre.
Gawler Driving Tour
Gawler is unique in character, a destination moulded from being the first country town in South Australia into its present form, gifted with a natural river corridor and significant built environments.
The Gawler Driving Tour will take you on a journey where you will appreciate the degree that Gawler contributed towards the development of our state, marvel at is merging of old with new and be envious of the towns lifestyle offerings on this well signposted 22km route. Be sure to collect your detailed brochure of the tour from the Gawler Visitor Information Centre or download the map here - then follow the brown and white road signs marked with ‘10'.
Jenkins Scrub
Jenkins Scrub is part of the Little Mount Crawford Native Forest Reserve (near Mt Crawford) and is a vegetation remnant which has a rich diversity of species. The spring months of September and October are the time to see the wildflowers at their best. This short walk is a rare gem as an introduction to longer walks in nearby areas. Rocky outcrops stimulated digging for gold, but the ground is generally sandy.
Some coarse sand has been quarried, and multistemmed trees indicate historic cutting for a range of uses which would have included fence posts and charcoal burning.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location of Jenkins Scrub >>>
Lavender Federation Trail
The more enthused walker should discover the Lavender Federation Trail, from the banks of the Murray River at Murray Bridge to the wine-growing area of Springton in the Barossa. The Lavender Federation Trail is a linear walking trail of 105km through diverse countryside, taking in everything from gorges to grapevines.
For more information please visit the Lavender Federation Trail website
GoogleMap location of Lavender Federation Trail >>>
Little Kaiser Stuhl
A walk up the western face of the Barossa Range from the Grant Burge Krondorf cellar door at the corner of Krondorf and Lily Farm Road, through grazing properties. There are remnants of native trees and scrub towards the top of the hill, where the high point of Kaiserstuhl can be clearly seen. The track takes us past the scrub surrounding Little Kaiserstuhl to Rifle Range Road - there are lovely views on the down hill walk. For the best views, walk in the morning before the sun gets into the western sky.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location of Little Kaiser Stuhl Trail >>>
Mount Crawford Forest Summit
If you're feeling energetic and love exploring the nature of the Barossa, then pack a picnic basket and discover the wildlife and unforgettable scenery to be found along the tracks and trails of Mount Crawford Forest, near Williamstown, or Para Wirra Recreation Park. Ideal for hiking and mountain bike riding.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location for Mount Crawford Forest Summit >>>
Mount Pleasant Summit
A walk to the top of this hill provides magnificent westerly views. This is a working forest and on this walk you can appreciate some of the forestry practices which contribute to the production of this important timber. There are four blocks of native forest which you can also enjoy. The forest is grazed by sheep as this reduces the fire hazard, but you will notice that some of the native forest is fenced to encourage regeneration of native species.
Check with the Mount Crawford ForestrySA office on 8521 1700 for changes to access due to forest work.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location of Mount Pleasant Summit >>>
Para Road Wine Path
You'll be surprised at how long this 'short' walk can take as it provides a cross-country link to four Tanunda wineries - Langmeil Winery, Peter Lehmann Wines, Richmond Grove and Stanley Lambert Wines - passing through vineyards clustered on the banks of the North Para River. Every year the wineries get together and put on a mini 'Gourmet Day' - look out for it in our calendar of events!
GoogleMap location of Para Road Wine Path >>>
Steingarten
This walk from Trial Hill Road across the open hills of the Barossa Range overlooking Rowland Flat provides some delightful views - near ones to the northeast, of Kaiserstuhl and part of Mt Crawford Forest, and distant ones to the north-west, of the Barossa Valley and beyond. The walk passes the Steingarten - Garden of Stones - vineyard. Jacob's Creek and Steingarten are well-known brand names of the Orlando Winery which has been located at the foot of this hill since 1877.
For more information please visit the Walking Trails Support Group website
GoogleMap location for Steingarten >>>
Tanunda Heritage Trail
Talk a refreshing, relaxing half day stroll along the newly developed interpretive Tanunda Heritage Trail. Follow the markers around the streets of Tanunda and learn about the town's unique culture and living history.
For more information please contact the Barossa Visitor Information Centre.
The Heysen Trail
On a clear day enjoy spectacular views of the coast and Mount Lofty on this magnificent trail, which crosses a diversity of landscapes. You can access the trail from the western boundary of Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park and via the entrance to Warren Conservation Park.
For more information visit the South Australian Trails website
The Kidman Trail
The Kidman Trail is a multi use horse riding, cycling and walking trail that traverses 269 kilometres of roadsides, forest tracks, private land and unmade road reserves with trail markers indicating route. Trail enthusiasts will enjoy ‘seeing the world in a different way' through the Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Barossa and Clare Valley tourism regions.
The trail is proudly named after Sir Sidney Kidman, a prominent local pastoralist and horse breeder. Kidman was a pioneer of his time with unparalleled forethought in business and interminable community spirit. The Kidman Trail provides a scenic trail that highlights the natural beauty, cultural history and major points of interest along the Mount Lofty Ranges.
For more information visit the South Australian Trails website
The Mawson Trail
The Mawson Trail is South Australia's pinnacle cross-country mountain bike trail. The trail winds through the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa with spectacular views, and continues along through the Flinders Ranges. Approximately 900km long, the trail finishes at Blinman in the Flinders Ranges.
For more information visit the South Australian Trails website