Chambers Gully in Mount Lofty is a popular area with walkers. Sugarloaf Circuit is a  short scenic walk with beautiful views over Adelaide. The Sugarloaf Circuit is 5.8 km and takes about 2 hours. The walk is of medium difficulty. Park the car at Waterfall Gully Road, near the access to Chambers Gully Track.
Autumn at Waterfall Gully
Follow the Chambers Gully Track. At Gate 9, turn right and walk along the narrow track around the Sugarloaf. When reaching, Long Ridge Track is worth taking the left track to Long Ridge Lookout to admire views over Adelaide City and Glenelg.
View from Winter track
Return to Long Ridge track and follow the track for a short distance. At the Winter track sign turn right and  follow the Winter track to exit at Waterfall Gully Road which will take us to the starting point. Keep a lookout for koalas feeding in the area.
Brownhill Creek Loop walk starts at Crafers, South Australia. The walk takes you in 2 parks Belair National Park and Brownhill Creek Conservation Park and involves some road walking.
Belair National Park
Park your car at Crafers car park. Start walking along Waverley Ridge Road, Sheoak Road to enter Belair National Park. Belair national Park was established in 1891 and is popular park in Adelaide for different recreational activities, cycling, tennis, walking or just relaxing. Â The walk is good all year round, but best in September when you are spoilt with masses of beautiful delicates different types of wild orchids and after rain for the waterfalls.
Spider Orchids
After a short break at the waterfall, follow Yurebilla trail to exit the park at Sheoak Road. Turn right at Pony Ridge Road and walk down the waving track to enter Brown Hill Conservation Park.
Belair National Park Waterfall
Beware on the track for mountain bike cyclists which venture in this area. Walk along Brownhill Creek, Tilley Hill Creek Road to return to Crafers via Charlick Road. The loop walk has a total distance of 17.72 km and has a total ascent of 508.87 m and has a maximum elevation of 600.73 m.
Deep Creek waterfall loop hike is a popular hike in Deep Creek Conservation Park, with spectacular views over Southern Ocean.
Deep Creek Conservation Park is situated in Fleurieu Peninsula 100 km from Adelaide. The highlights are Deep Creek Waterfall and Deep Creek Cove, a secluded cove where Deep Creek finishes its journey to the ocean.
This is a 12.66 km and it takes at least five hours to complete.
The route has a total ascent of 430.47 m and has a maximum elevation of 266.5 m. It is rated hard. Ensure you wear proper hiking shoes.
On hot days be aware of snakes especially where the creek enters the ocean. Carry enough water. It is best done anticlockwise due to steep section which are easier to climb.
The Cobbler Hill Marrano Creek circuit is situated in Deep Creek Conservation Park, South Australia.
The walk starts at Cobbler Hill Campground. Follow the Heysen Trail from the back of the campground, which winds its way to Marrano Creek. This section of the track awards you with great views of Backstairs Passage and Kangaroo Island.
View towards Kangaroo Island
After crossing the Marrano Creek, the trail goes west towards Blowhole Beach. From Blowhole Beach return following the Blowhole Beach road.
 The highlights of the circuit are the stunning coastal views, the coastal heath, yaccas and the grey kangaroos spotted along the hiking trail or sometimes posing against the blue ocean.
Western Grey Kangaroo spotted on the walk
The distance of the Cobbler Hill – Marrano Creek circuit is 6.23 km and it takes 2.30- 3 hours. It has some steep sections and the total ascent is 257.26 m.
The track difficulty is moderate to hard. Entering the Deep Creek Conservation Park , there is a park fee for each car. You need to purchase the pass online from South Australia National Parks.
To arrive to Cobbler Hill Campground turn left at Delamere and follow Tent Rock Road and the signs for Blowhole Beach.
Other popular walking trail in Deep Creek Conservation Park are:
The Heysen Trail, the longest walking trail in South Australia, stretches for a distance of 1200km, from the trailhead at Cape Jervis, the southern end in Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna in Flinders Rangers.
The coastal way, along the Southern Ocean is one of the spectacular sections of the Heysen Trail. The Heysen Trail takes you to picturesque beaches, native bushland, conservations parks and steep cliffs. The draw card is the stunning views over the Southern ocean, with occasional spotting of seals, dolphins or whales. Every year a new End to End Heysen Group begins the journey of completing the Heysen trail with The Friends of Heysen Trail, the journey taking 6 years. The advantage of walking as part of the group is the support provided by The Friends of the Heysen Trail regarding transport, accommodation as well as being part of a social community with same interests and hobbies.
It does not mean that you can’t walk the Heysen trail on your own but the logistic is more complicated. It will take you about 2 months and you require good planning and organisation. The Friends of The Heysen Trail website is a good resource regarding  Heysen Trail sections, re routes, accommodation on the trail and GPS tracks.
Best time to walk  the Heysen trail is from autumn to spring. In summer the trail is closed during the fire danger season.
Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
The walk starts at the Trailhead in the car park at the Sealink Ferry Terminal. After the compulsory photo follow the signed trail marked with large red arrows on white marker plates.
On The Heysen Trail
The trail follows the coast to Fishery Beach to Blowhole Beach. From Blowhole Beach the trail enters Deep Creek Conservation Park and is climbing inland to Cobbler Hill campsite. The coastal views are spectacular and on a clear day you can see as far as Kangaroo Island. Another surprise on the trail as you approach Blowhole Beach is the UFO House.
UFO House
The Futoro House belonged to Derek Jolly and was initially located in Adelaide in 1970, Â Â on the Melbourne Street. Later was moved to Blowhole, Deep Creek. Adelaide Council placed a commemorative plaque in Adelaide in the honour of Derek Jolly.
This section of the Heysen Trail  is a 14.26 km route with a total ascent of 382.17 m and has a maximum elevation of 264.66 m and it takes 5.5 hours to complete. It has one climb rated grade 2 at 11 km for a length of 3.24 km with an average grade 8.4%.
Waitpinga to Tugwell Road
A spectacular coastal walk. The walk starts with a gradual climb through Newland Head Conservation, then follows  Waitpinga coastal cliffs, reaching King Beach. From King Beach the trail goes inland on minor roads to Tugwell Road.
This section of the Heysen Trail is a 18.22 km route and it takes 5.5 hours to complete. From map my fitness data, Â the route has a total ascent of 402.6 m and has a maximum elevation of 156.68 m.
One of the most spectacular coastal walk in Innes National Park. The Hillock walk is part of the Walk the Yorke trail and is on private land. Â On the walk you can enjoy spectacular views, Â the deep blue ocean, quiet beaches, natural rock pools and lovely rock canyons.
We walked from Kangaroo look out to Meehans Hill.
At low tide, walk on the coast involved rock hoping and bouldering and proved challenging at times.
This walk is part of private bushland that makes up Hillocks Drive
Contact Pam and Andrew at Hillocks Drive
Phone :(08) 88 544 002
Directions:
From  Marion Bay drive on Yorke Highway towards Wooruka, turn right onto the South Coast Rd (the sign indicates Hillocks Drive). Hillocks is 12kms, on the left, along this road.
GPS co-ordinates
35o 13′ 52.92″ south
137o 07′ 29.32″ east
Australian Coastal Walks, Innes National Park, South Australia
Innes National Park is located on southwest tip of Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. It is a protected area with spectacular coastline of lime stone cliffs, secluded beach. It is cheaper than a trip to Kangaroo Island and only 300 km from Adelaide with plenty things to do, walking on numerous trails, surfing, fishing, bird watching, scuba diving, explore the shipwrecks, visit Inneston historic township or mingle with the locals at Rhino’s Tavern at Stenhouse Bay.
Innes National Park, Pondalowie Bay to Gym Beach coastal walk
We walked from Pondalowie Campground to Gym Beach, along the rugged coastline of Spencer Gulf. Walking towards Royston Head offers spectacular views towards Middle Island and North Island.
Shipwreck on the beach
From Royston Head, the walkers enjoyed the pristine sandy bays of Dolphin, Shell and Browns beaches.
From Gym Beach we returned through beautiful scrub. Along the hike you can see a diversity of  fauna, sleepy lizards, dolphins, emus, pelicans, oyster catchers and a rich carpet of colour, from blue ocean, orange coloured rocks, green bushes to bright red flowers.
Sleepy Lizard on the beach
Total distance walked was 24.2 km and spend on the track 7 hours but actual moving time  was 5.5 hours.
This loop walk on the Heysen Trail, takes you to Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Enjoy the Rhododendron gully in full bloom in autumn.
The botanical adventure on the Heysen Trail begins at Mount Lofty Summit. The loop walk on the Heysen trail takes you to leafy Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, which offers breathtaking scenery and a colorful display on early days of November, with masses of Rhododendron in bloom. Heysen trail is an iconic long distance trail in South Australia, Â from Cape Jarvis to Parachilna. The 1200 km trail show case a diverse scenery from coastal walks on Fleurieu Peninsula, to Adelaide hills and Mount lofty Ranges, through farmland in Burra to ancient rocks in Flinders Ranges. Information regarding walking The Heysen Trail can be found at The Friends of Heysen Trail website http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/ From Mount Lofty summit, after admiring panoramic views over Piccadilly Valley and Adelaide City, take the track towards Waterfall Gully. Turn left onto Heysen Trail walking towards Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Upper car park. Enjoy the tranquility of the Botanic garden as you meander through the numerous trails. A vibrant display at this time of the year is the Rhododendron gully, an impressive collection of Rhododendron of all colors, purple, pink yellow, blue white orange.
Rhododendron Gully
Stopping frequently for photos, listening to the frog chorus, you end up to
the lake where you can watch the ducks and swans swimming about.From the lake, exit via lower car park, and return to Mount Lofty via Sprigg Road. The last section of the walk is challenging as you climb St. Michael Hill.
A nice coffee at Mount Lofty Summit restaurant ends up a very pleasant day.
The Jatbula trail is in Nitmiluk National Park National Park and is a unique trail in Northern Territory tropical environment. A great feature of Jatbula Trail is water with crystal clear creeks, stunning waterfalls and water pools. Each campsite finishes at a water pool where you can relax and cool down swimming after trekking in the heat. It is situated on Jewoyn people land who travelled for generation from Katherine Gorge to Edith Falls.
Day 1: Katherine Gorge – Biddlecomb Cascade: 8.9 km (officially 8 km), allow 3 to 4 hours.
Day 2: Biddlecomb Cascade – Crystal Falls: 13 km (officially 10.5 km), allow 4 to 5 hours.
Day 3: Crystal Falls – 17 Mile Falls: 10.9 km (officially 9.5 km), allow 4 hours.
Day 4: 17 Mile Falls – Sandy Camp Pool: 17.3 km (officially 15.5 km), allow 5 hours
Jatbula trail sign
Scenery on Jatbula Trail
Glorious Morning
Day 5: Sandy Camp Pool to Sweetwater Pool 11.2 km allow 4 hours
Day 6 Sweetwater Pool to  Edith Falls: 5.2 km (officially 4.5 km), allow 1 to 2 hours
You can take a shuttle bus from Launceston for Walls of Jerusalem with an estimated travel time of 1.5 hours. You need to arrange transport ahead of the trip.
Day 1 Walls of Jerusalem car park to Wild Dog Creek
Day 1 To Wild Dog Creek
Walk from car park to Wild Dog Creek Camp 6.7 km, about 5 hours.
As you start the walk, just up the track from car park, there is a walker registration booth. After registration, strongly advisable for safety reasons, you start climbing and after 2.5 km you reach Trappers Hut. Leaving Trappers Hut, avoid the left track to Tiger Lake and later the right track to Lake Adelaide, continue climbing and soon you will pass small alpine tarns called Solomons Jewels. As you approach Wild Dog Creek Campsite, you reach a boardwalk built to protect the fragile alpine vegetation. Campsite is provided with platforms for tents and toilets. Friendly kangaroos are roaming around the tents.
At Wild Dog Creek Campsite
Day 2 Wild Dog Creek to Mount Jerusalem
On day 2 you can walk with a day pack to Mt Jerusalem and maintain the camp at Wild Dog Creek to admire the beautiful alpine vegetation and stunning landscape. From the camp you start climbing to Herods Gate from where you can see Lake Salome.
Walking to Herods Gate
Following the track you reach a place of stunning beauty The Pool of Bethesda. At The pool of Bethesda is worth having a good break.
The Pool of Bethesda
From here you can head to Dixons Kingdom Hut and head to Mount Jerusalem. On the way back to the camp, a side trip to Solomons Throne is a rewarding experience.
At Solomons Throne
Day 2 distance 13 km, about 8 hours.
Day 3 Wild Dog Creek to Lake Adelaide
On this day, take the full pack and head to Dixon Kingdom Hut from where you track towards Lake Ball and Lake Adelaide. A good camping area is on south end of the lake with camping on the ground. It could be boggy and possible leeches can upset you in this area.
Day 3 To Lake Adelaide
On the way to Lake Adelaide
Day 3 Distance 13.2 km, 6.5 hours
Day 4 Lake Adelaide to Junction Lake
From Lake Adelaide camp you go to Lake Meston and then Junction Lake. There is a hut but it is very basic so tenting might be better.
Day 4
Day 4 Distance was 9.9 km, about 4.5 hours. It could be boggy and possible leeches.
Reflection at Junction Lake
Day 5 Junction Lake to Grail Falls
From Junction Lake to Grail Falls was 7.1 km about 5 km. Difficult to navigate in the area as trail is not marked.
Grail Falls
At Grail Falls
Day 6 Grail Falls to shuttle bus
Grail Falls to shuttle bus pick up point and return to Launceston.
Distance 4.3 km, 2.5 hours. There is a registration station. Don’t forget to sign the book.
Last Day
In a nut shell is a challenging walk. The last 2 days were difficult to navigate. Another option is to do Walls of Jerusalem in 3 days, returning from Lake Adelaide to Trappers Hut and then Walls of Jerusalem car park.
Statistics from Map my Walk where I have uploaded my track:
This is a 54.13 km route. The route has a total ascent of 1612.88 m and has a maximum elevation of 1,438.08 m.
the lake where you can watch the ducks and swans swimming about.From the lake, exit via lower car park, and return to Mount Lofty via Sprigg Road. The last section of the walk is challenging as you climb St. Michael Hill.
