This hike explores some of the northern section of the park, from Gate 14 on Para Wirra Road to The Knob Lookout and picnic area. The trail is along fire track, and includes a rewarding walk through the South Para River.
Extend the hike by including the Phoenix Hike or the Lady Pearce Hike.
GPX file courtesy of Walking SA. File may not contain elevation data and may only represent half the length on return hikes.
Total distance: 5014 m
Max elevation: 167 m
Min elevation: 136 m
Total climbing: 1 m
Total descent: -33 m
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Quarry-Hike.gpx
For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Walking SA
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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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Para Wirra Conservation Park
