Bite-Sized hikes up to 5km in length in South Australia

Craving a quick escape into nature? Look no further. Find stunning hiking trails, all under 5km in South Australia, Australia perfect for a bite-sized adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or a curious newcomer, these paths offer something for everyone. Discover hidden waterfalls, meander through lush forests, and soak up breathtaking views, all within a manageable distance.

Discover 2096 hiking trails in 000-5km

Sacred canyon (yura mulka) walk
Grade 3

Sacred Canyon (Yura Mulka) Walk (800m)

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
South Australia
1 Review
800m
30 mins
Return
Mount fairview rock pool
Grade 3

Mount Fairview Rock Pool (600m)

Gawler Ranges National Park
South Australia
6 Reviews
600m
30 mins
Return
Waganny hill walk trail gawler ranges national park
Grade 4

Waganny Hill Walk Trail (4km)

Gawler Ranges National Park
South Australia
9 Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Mount fairview summit gawler ranges national park
Grade 3

Mount Fairview Summit (3km)

Gawler Ranges National Park
South Australia
3 Reviews
3km
1.5 hrs
Return
Kolay mirica falls gawler ranges national park
Grade 3

Kolay Mirica Falls (500m)

Gawler Ranges National Park
South Australia
10 Reviews
500m
30 mins
Return
Organ pipes walk gawler ranges national park
Grade 3

Organ Pipes Walk (1.5km)

Gawler Ranges National Park
South Australia
10 Reviews
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Yandin­ga five falls walk
Grade 3

Yandin­ga Five Falls Walk (4.8km)

Gawler Ranges National Park
South Australia
3 Reviews
4.8km
2 hrs
Return
Mount chambers summit
Grade 4

Mount Chambers Summit Hike (4.8km)

Wertaloona
South Australia
8 Reviews
4.8km
2.5 hrs
Return
Mount chambers gorge hike
Grade 3

Mount Chambers Gorge Hike (3.8km)

Wertaloona
South Australia
3 Reviews
3.8km
2 hrs
Return
Barbara hardy walking trail
Grade 5

Barbara Hardy Walking Trail (5km)

Hiltaba Nature Reserve
South Australia
7 Reviews
5km
2-3 hrs
Circuit
Botanic garden’s lakeside trail
Grade 2

Botanic Garden’s Lakeside Trail (1km)

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
South Australia
8 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Circuit
Paringa goat island track
Grade 2

Paringa Goat Island Track (3.5km)

Lions Park Paringa
South Australia
9 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Circuit
Lobethal bushland orange trail
Grade 3

Lobethal Bushland Orange Trail (2.1km)

Lobethal Bushland Park
South Australia
4 Reviews
2.1km
1 hr
Circuit
Lobethal bushland yellow trail
Grade 3

Lobethal Bushland Yellow Trail (900m)

Lobethal Bushland Park
South Australia
7 Reviews
900m
45 mins
Circuit
Lobethal bushland blue trail
Grade 3

Lobethal Bushland Blue Trail (2.2km)

Lobethal Bushland Park
South Australia
5 Reviews
2.2km
1 hr
Circuit
The pines kapunda short walk
Grade 2

The Pines Kapunda Short Walk (1.2km)

The Pines Conservation Reserve
South Australia
6 Reviews
1.2km
30 mins
Circuit
Kuitpo forest trail
Grade 3

Kuitpo Forest Trail (2.8km)

Kuitpo Forest Reserve
South Australia
10 Reviews
2.8km
1.5 hrs
Circuit
Kuitpo eucalypts trail
Grade 3

Kuitpo Eucalypts Trail (2km)

Kuitpo Forest Reserve
South Australia
8 Reviews
2km
1 hr
Circuit
Kingsmill falls
Grade 3

Arkaroola: Kingsmill Falls (2km)

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
South Australia
5 Reviews
2km
1-2 hrs
Return
Griselda hill walk
Grade 3

Arkaroola: Griselda Hill Walk (2.5km)

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
South Australia
10 Reviews
2.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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