Devils Nose, Lizard Rock and Hissey Circuit is an 8.8km, grade 3 hike located in Para Wirra Conservation Park, South Australia. The hike should take around 3.5 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Extend the Devils Nose and Back Hike from a return 5.0km to a 8.5km circuit hike by including the Lizard Rock Nature Walk and the Hissey Loop Walk. There are superb views from the rocks at Lizard Rock into Wild Dog Creek. Descend into the South Para River at the northern end of this hike, and glimpse views of Devils Nose from below as you gradually contour around on the ascent to the lookout. The Hissey Loop Walk loops around the main Lake.
GPX file courtesy of Walking SA. File may not contain elevation data and may only represent half the length on return hikes.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 319 m
Min elevation: 255 m
Total climbing: 27 m
Total descent: -23 m
For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Walking SA
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About the region
This is a perfect park for immersing yourself in nature €“ for walking, picnicking, and observing native animal life. The park is also home to the Barossa Goldfields, where you can discover the ruins and the history of a once thriving mining operation.
There are over 100 species of birds living in the park, including the cheeky emus you'll see patrolling the picnic grounds. You can see kangaroos grazing at dawn and dusk, and on a warm day bearded dragons and sleepy lizards bask in the sunshine. If you're in luck you might also spot a short-beaked echidna, a shy creature whose diggings can be found throughout the park.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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