Inneston Historic Circuit is a 2km, grade 1 hike located in the Innes National Park, South Australia. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.
Hike summary
Explore the ruins of the old mining town of Inneston. This popular trail takes you back to the early 1900s and the gypsum-mining era. Interpretive signs tell the story of the close-knit community of Inneston. Beware of unstable ruins.
Extend the hike by walking the Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail Hike (3 hours, 7.6 return) to Stenhouse Bay.
Access: just inside the gate at the Inneston car park.
This walk forms part of the Walk the Yorke Trail. View other sections we have listed:
Part of theWalk the Yorke Trail
This walk forms part of the Walk the Yorke Trail. View other sections we have listed:
- Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail Hike (3hrs / 7.6km)
- Marion Bay to Gleesons Landing (5 days / 60.5 km)
- Hillocks Drive to Marion Bay (1 day / 20km)
- Port Vincent Walking Trails (2hrs / 5.5km)
- The Mosaic Trail, Edithburgh to Sultana Point (2.9km, 1-2 hrs)
- Gym Beach Hike (12km)
GPX file courtesy of Walking SA. File may not contain elevation data and may only represent half the length on return hikes.
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For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Walking SA
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About the region
Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the southwest tip of Yorke Peninsula about 300 kilometres west of the state capital of Adelaide. It is a popular destination for camping, bushwalking, fishing, surfing and scuba diving. Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is a favourite for camping, fishing and surfing. Bushwalking is a great way to discover the park, with trails ranging from 30-minute strolls to four-hour treks. You’ll spot an abundance of birds and animals while you catch some of the best coastal views in South Australia. All of the park is accessible by 2WD, so it’s perfect for day visits and a paradise for beach lovers.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.