Mark Oliphant Conservation Park

Unvisited Brown Sign South Australia

South-west of Adelaide, the Mark Oliphant Conservation Park has trails with a range of landscapes to experience. Walking Trails Can­dle­bark Trail (250m, 10 min) A smooth flat trail to the shel­ter and pic­nic area near a stand of mighty can­dle­bark gum trees. Well suit­ed for fam­i­lies with young chil­dren and for mobil­i­ty impaired vis­i­tors (may require assistance). Skink … Read more

Scott Creek Conservation Park

Unvisited Brown Sign South Australia

Scott Creek Conservation Park is south-west of Adelaide in an area minded for copper and silver between the 1850s and 1880s. There are ruins throughout the conservation park, including an engine house, mining shafts, mine office, and stone chimney. Camping is not permitted in Scott Creek Conservation Park. Mackereth Cottage Within Scott Creek Conservation Park … Read more

Scenic River Paths (Tapa Pariara Path)

Looking along North Para River from a bridge on the Scenic River Paths in Gawler

There are a lot of paths along the three rivers that meet at Gawler. The main walk is the Tapa Pariara Path, taking in the North Para River and South Para River. We are no aware of a specific location the brown sign for Scenic River Paths directs you to, so we have chosen the … Read more

Miners Dugout

Miners Dugout in Burra

The miner dugouts were created by miners wanting to have a dwelling to live in. The dugouts were carved into the banks of Burra Creek, extending 3 miles on each side. The mining boom led to a shortage of housing for the minors and their families. The dugouts helped fill the void of the housing … Read more