The Western Hills of the southern Mount Lofty Ranges roll down to meet a coast of sheltered beaches, cliffs and rocky headlands, while in the east they flatten to meet Lake Alexandrina and the River Murray where they enter the sea. Although the area has been developed for a variety of purposes  the inaccessibility of ridges and the difficulties of working rugged gullies has left areas of natural bushland.  Parks of the Fleurieu Peninsula offer many varied and challenging walks.  Major parks to visit are Deep Creek and Newland Head Conservation Parks, with the historic mine at Talisker providing contrast.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service aims to conserve examples of the original natural landscape of Fleurieu Peninsula capable of sustaining all of their wildlife species.

A Self Guided Historic Walk of Goolwa.

Visitors can undertake the complete or a shortened version of this tour. The complete walk will take about one and a half hours and starts from Signal Point where the tour guide is available. A map and sketches of some of the historic buildings are provided and there are a number of interpretive panels around the walk giving additional information. 

Ngurunderi (Narunderi) Walking and Bike Trail

This trail joins the Bluff, Victor Harbor and Laffin Point Goolwa. 
Ngurunderi was the God/man or spirit creator and mythical giant man. Its a lovely path, your not worried about the traffic and there's some fantastic views.

Hindmarsh Island and the Coorong

Linked by a free, sedate, 24 hour car-ferry, which accepts pedestrians and cyclists, both Hindmarsh Island and the Coorong have a worldwide reputation for the bird watching opportunities. 

Lion Park Trail - in the Lions Park picnic area at Currency Creek, on the Goolwa to Strathalbyn Road,  6 kms north of Goolwa.  The trail follows the Creek under the railway viaduct ending at a small but picturesque waterfall. The two kms return walk features  an Aboriginal canoe tree, tall River Red Gums, an old mine, and a steep stairway leading up to the Currency Creek cemetery, where a number of Murray River paddle-steamer captains were buried.

Cox Scrub Conservation Park
One of the many remnant scrub lands that offer the bushwalker, photographer, birdwatcher, botanist or anyone who simply appreciates raw nature, many hours of enjoyment, whatever the time of year. There are several walking trails through the park and camping is permitted at Coles Creek. 

The Heyson Trail - is South Australia's premier walk  and starts at Cape Jervis, on the southern tip of the Fleurieu. This trail passes through Deep Creek conservation park on its 1500 kms journey north, to finish in the Flinders Ranges. The Heysen Trail is a 1500 km walking trail that extends from Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges, to Cape Jervis, on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The trail passes through the most scenic parts of the state including national parks, state forests and world 
acclaimed toursist areas such as the Barossa Valley and Wilpena Pound. 

The Trail has been designed to cater for both the serious backpacker and day walker. There are numerous huts, hostels, home and farm stays along the way for those who have no wish to carry heavy backpacks. 

The Heyson Trail is divided into 15 sections with a detailed map available for each section. and a series of brochures are available that identify a range of safety and planning issues which will assist trail users in organising their walk. 

Deep Creek Waterfall Trail - is best walked during spring (Sept - Nov) when the abundant wildflowers are in bloom. It passes through tall stringybark forests and into stunted tea tree and yaccas before arriving at Deep Creek waterfall which flows throughout most of the year. It's suggested you allow two hours for this 3.5 kms walk a picking up the trail from the Trig Camping ground.
 

Tjibruke Walking Trail.
Members of the indigenous Kaurna people are providing vital consultation on the establishment of the Tjibruke Walking Trail.This path follows the Aboriginal legend of Tjibruke, who carried the body of his slain nephew down the coast from where the Adelaide southern suburb of Marion stands today, to the present site of Cape Jervis. At each place Tjibruke stopped to shed tears for his nephew and a spring welled up. The culture of Ngarrinderi and Ramadjeri people continue with their Dreaming stories. 
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Fleuriueu Golf

Golf  is traditionally a winter game, but more players are choosing to play through summer (Dec-March),  particularly on the many public courses on  the Fleurieu Peninsula and in the Adelaide Hills regions. 

The Tom Roberts Horse Trail

The Tom Roberts Horse Trail is a network of riding trails on the Fleurieu Peninsula. 

The first section of the Tom Roberts Trail was opened by Tom's widow, Mrs Pat Roberts, in June 1993, at the Blackwood Hill Reserve. 

Two sections of the trail have been established in the Mount Lofty Ranges. In the south it ranges through Belair National Park and Cherry Gardens to Kuitpo National Forest, whilst in the north the trail is established near Gumeracha, Kersbrook and the Mount Crawford Forest. 
 

Walking trails   Information from the Dept of Recreation & Sport 

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