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South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
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1. Flinders Chase National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,699 reviews
Western end of Kangaroo Island features magnificent coastal landscapes coupled with vast wilderness areas and diverse wildlife. Flinders Chase National Park is the home of the iconic Admiral's Arch with its colony of New Zealand fur seals and the truly Remarkable Rocks. Open every day except Christmas day.
Reviewed By Skeney57 - Sydney, Australia
This NP has a lot of variety & heaps to offer from walking trails to spectacular scenery to a multitude of wildlife encounters. You have Cape Borda Lighthouse on the NW Coast, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on the SW Coast, the Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Rocky River, Snake Lagoon & many wilderness trails to explore. Sadly our visit was cut short by extreme weather conditions which led to the NP being closed for safety sake. Will be back to finish our exploration for sure, just hope the dirt tracks have been graded recently !
2. Scott Conservation Park
3. Flinders Ranges National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By BoardingPass733669
I am stuck for words for a change. the views are of Flinders Ranges are breathtaking We stayed at Rawnsley Station and were very impressed with the powered campsite, with exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always ready to help in any way with nothing being too much trouble. Great family-friendly camping, very safe and clean. There is something for everyone, with differing levels of fitness. Everywhere you look the views are magnificent.
4. Windjana Gorge National Park
5. Lake Gairdner National Park
6. Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Nature’s drama unfolds at every step of the 66 kilometre five-day trek, with the trail weaving its way through the most botanically unique area in all of South Australia before reaching the rugged, remote and spectacular coastline of the Southern Ocean. The unimaginable beauty of this part of the world has to be seen to be believed. Come and discover the magic for yourself.
Reviewed By joannep79
My sister and I did the trail back in April. We are experienced hikers, have done numbers of multi-day backpacking hikes and are in our early 50s. The KI Wilderness Trail isn't very challenging physically (no long, steep hills) but is an extremely enjoyable five days, broken into comfortable length hiking days. The coastal scenery is great and we loved the vegetation, but those who don't care for plants might not find it so exciting. We saw kangaroos, Tammar wallabies, koalas, Rosenburg goannas, seals, red robins, bright orange crabs, anemones, an echidna and a rouge possum at one of the camps. The facilities are new and well-maintained, with good water supplies at each campsite. The campsites are well-spaced and in interesting vegetation. There were 11 independent hikers and no guided hikers when we did the trail, and while you could easily choose not to socialise, we had a great time each evening with the other hikers. We never saw the day hikers, although we believe there were a few. This would be an awesome, entry level multi-day hike, but also very enjoyable for those more experienced hikers. We thoroughly enjoyed our five days on the Trail. Be warned though, that there are extremely exposed sections that could be very unpleasant if there was an icy, southerly wind blowing (most common in winter).
7. Monarto Conservation Park
8. Lake Torrens National Park
9. Belair National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Roving144190 - Nuriootpa, Australia
This place has so much history. The walks, hikes trails are great for you and the family. You can bring your bike and try the bike trails. Watch the wild life and visit the old government house or relax and use the bbq facilities for a nice family lunch. There are plenty of ovals and tennis courts and dog friendly place.
10. Innes National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By SusanC4948 - Melbourne, Australia
The Dhilba Guuranda - Innes National Park on the south-western foot of the Yorke Peninsula has magnificent ocean views, historic lighthouses and a mixture of hikes and walks. We had hoped to camp overnight but ended up just visiting for one day as all the camp sites were full when we tried to book online during the week so I recommend booking ahead of time for January. Park entrance is also online - even if you turn up to the visitor centre you book and pay via the computer terminals available outside. We used our car to drive to the main ocean side attractions from Stenhouse Bay to West Cape Lookout missing out on the northern section of the park (planning to return another time). We parked and took the, sometimes, 1km-2km walks to the actual views. Note that some of these walks, especially at West Cape, go close to the (unfenced) cliff edge. I’d be a bit hesitant taking kids on those. * Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk (2 km loop) and Stenhouse Bay Jetty (at the beginning of the park is a great place to start. There are great ocean lookout vantages and the walk down to and along the jetty is interesting. There are remnants of gypsum mining activity to see, such as the wooden structure that delivered the gypsum down a steep cutting from the hilltop to the jetty. * The Ethel Wreck lookout has stunning cliff top views down to the beach and wreck with no walking involved. You can (as we did) take the steep staircase down to beach to walk amongst what small remnants of the ship still showing in the sand. * Chinaman’s Hat Island viewpoint is an easy view from a road side stop. * Innerston Historic Walk (2 km loop) circles the Inneston Historic Township which is a collection of ruins, rusting equipment and restored buildings used as heritage accomodation. Part of the walk is close to salty Inneston Lake where stromatolites grow. * Starting at the horse stable ruins in the Innerston Historic Walk and finishing on the road leading to Stenhouse Bay, the Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail Hike follows the old railway line between Inneston and Stenhouse Bay. I was lucky to be dropped off and picked up so it was just under 3.5 km on way. It forms part of the Walk the Yorke trail and avoids the Pondalowie Bay Road section but also misses the beach views for the most part. * Cape Spencer lighthouse 600m return is a simple sandy gravel path that takes you straight to the lighthouse. It is the southernmost part of the Yorke Peninsula and offers uninterrupted ocean views. * West Cape lighthouse and West Cape HeadLand hike is a 1 km circuit which was probably the highlight of this trip with the views over Pondalowie Bay and its picturesque islands. There were areas where the path goes close to the edge.
