Walk 1: Old Government House and Waterfalls Walk
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 08:30 PM
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Guided Walks at WalkFest, Belair National Park, and at Naracoorte
Location
XJRP+59 Belair SA, Main Oval, Belair National Park, Belair, South Australia, 5052, Australia
Date
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 08:30 PMTime Sat, Mar 28, 2026 08:30 PM
Multiple Sessions
About This Event
Join a guided hike where our guides will show you the natural bushland, woodlands and trails in the park. With walks ranging from easy to challenging, and from 45 mins to 3 hours, there are child friendly, pram friendly, dog friendly and Accessible walk options.
⬇️ Choose from one of 20+ walks below ⬇️
Guided walks depart the WalkFest site between 7:00am to 1pm. Tickets are $10 per adult and $6 per child. Family tickets are $26 for two adults and two children.
*All monies raised go to funding Walking SA, with thanks.
Book early to avoid disappointment as most walks will sell out before the day.
At WalkFest you can wander amongst the stalls of walking clubs, adventure and tourism providers and outdoor retailers to discover walking and hiking opportunities. South Australia’s bushwalking clubs and Walking SA are coming together to promote walking opportunities with this unique day in Belair National Park.
This year’s theme, Outdoor Re-Creation, continues our focus on access and equity to the outdoors for all and will include a special celebration of the milestone of 80 years for Adelaide Bushwalkers club, and 40 years of walking for the Friends of the Heysen Trail.
We have a walk at Naracoorte on the program, for those on the Limestone Coast.
Know Before You Go
1. To participate in a Guided Walk we require participants to fill in the Medical Information Form:
- If you are able to PRINT the form, please download the Medical Information Form, fill it in and bring it along on the day.
- No printer? That's ok, we'll have the Medical Information Form available on the day for you to fill in. Please allow arrive 30 minutes before your walk to allow time to fill in the form.
2. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of your experience please read the guidelines about what to bring and what to wear.
3. If your walk starts before 9am: if you are driving the carpark near the former golf course car park will be open. The main national park entrance gate on Upper Sturt Road will be open from 6:30am.
4. Please arrive 20 minutes before your walk is due to start. Please allow extra time for parking, and for filling in the Medical Form. WalkFest is located next to Main Oval, near Upper Sturt Road. The WalkFest ticket booth is located at the southern end of the large shed, next to the toilets.
5. Please consider car pooling or using public transport, as parking may be congested during peak periods. View the Getting There instructions.
Location
Location
XJRP+59 Belair SA, Main Oval, Belair National Park, Belair, South Australia, 5052, Australia
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Sessions (21)
Walk 1: Old Government House and Waterfalls Walk
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 08:30 PM4h
12 km 3.5 - 4 hours, rated as Moderate Walk
On this hike your guide will lead you along part of the Lorikeet Loop before passing Old Government House. From here you will start climbing into the more remote north-eastern section of the park, returning via the trails past the picturesque rock escarpments of the Upper and Lower Waterfall, before returning via Echo Tunnel. The falls tend to only flow after heavy rainfall.... View Details
Walk 2: Saddle Hill & Minno Creek Hike
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 08:45 PM3h
9.6 km 3 hours, rated as Challenging Walk
Hike through Long Gully along paths past the 1890s-planted forests, passing the historic railway reservoir and Heritage Tree before exploring the memorial plantations of Sequoia trees and cherry trees memorial plantations.... View Details
Walk 3: Yurrebilla Hike
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 09:00 PM2h 30m
8.6 km up to 2.5 hours, rated as Challenging Walk
A challenging hike along the first section of the Yurrebilla Trail, returning on some of the Waterfall Hike and Lorikeet Loop. The hike heads through one of the most diverse and best-preserved Grey Box woodland areas remaining in the Mount Lofty Ranges. After passing the Belair train station, the walk passes the picturesque rock escarpments of the Lower Waterfall and goes through Echo Tunnel.
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Walk 4: Belair Perimeter
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 09:15 PM3h
12.5km, up to 3 hours. Rated as Challenging Walk
Hike around the perimeter of Belair National Park taking in the upper and lower waterfalls, returning through, Echo Tunnel and past Playford Lake. The falls tend to only flow after heavy rainfall.... View Details
Walk 5: Waterfall and Adventure Playground Loop
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 09:30 PM2h 30m
7 km up to 2.5 hours, rated as Challenging Walk
Walk through Echo Tunnel to the picturesque rock escarpments of the Lower Waterfall, before returning via some quiet fire trails and past the Adventure Playground. The falls tend to only flow after heavy rainfall.
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Walk 6: Train Station To Walkfest
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 09:55 PM40m
1.7 km 40 mins, rated as 1 out of 5 easy to Moderate Walk. Child Friendly.
Catch the 7:46am train from the city or get aboard that train from any station along the Belair line, and when you get off the train at 8:25am at Belair Train Station, our walk hosts will be waiting for you. They’ll guide you to the Walkfest site, walking through Grey Box woodland, past Playford Lake.
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Walk 7: Waterfall Hike
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00 PM2h 30m
8.1km up to 2.5 hour walk, rated as Challenging Walk
On this challenging hike your walk guides will take you through Echo Tunnel then up to the picturesque rock escarpments of the Lower and Upper Waterfalls in the far eastern reaches of the park. Note that the waterfalls tend to only flow after heavy rainfall.
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Walk 8: Birdy loop to railway dam lookout via the Commissioners Hut
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:15 PM1h 30m
3.4km up to 1.5 hours, rated as Moderate Walk
Explore the varied history of SA`s first national park on this walk to the old golf course, traversing into some of the less visited remnant scrub. Crossing into the lush and planted Long Gully, visit some old structures from when settlers first came to Belair before meandering back down the valley.... View Details
Walk 9: Microcarpa / Lorikeet Walk
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:50 PM2h
6km up to 2 hours, rated as Easy to Moderate Walk
This pleasant walk meanders through one of the most diverse and best-preserved woodland areas remaining in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Grey box woodland (Eucalyptus microcarpa) is an endangered ecosystem. Once common across Adelaide, clearing has reduced it to remnants in the Adelaide Hills. The walk passes Old Government House, the State Flora Nursery and the Adventure Playground. See majestic old red and blue gums which are the perfect habitat for lorikeets, rosellas and koalas.
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Walk 10: First Nations Walk and Yarn
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:00 PM2h
3.3km, up to 2 hours, rated as Easy Walk. Child friendly.
Experience a short journey to honor the connection between physical activity, connection to country and culture. A chance to consider and share spiritual cultural connections to country.
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Walk 11: Belair Lodge Loop
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:00 PM2h 30m
6.3km up to 2.5 hours. Rated as Easy Walk.
A short hike looping towards the original national park entry at Belair Train Station and the old maze. The walk includes one of the most diverse and best-preserved woodland areas remaining in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Grey box woodland (Eucalyptus microcarpa) is an endangered ecosystem. Once common across Adelaide, clearing has reduced it to remnants in the Adelaide Hills.
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Walk 12: Orchid Walk
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:15 PM1h 30m
3km, up to 1.5 hours incl 30mins observation. Rated as Easy Walk. Child friendly.
Learn about orchids and how to spot these delicate bush-gems whilst bush walking during orchid season. Also learn how to photograph and record your sightings using iNaturalist. Depending on recent rainfall we may see orchids in flower, leaf or fruit.
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Walk 13: Where Birds Sing and Wildflowers Dance
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:30 PM1h
1km 1 hour. Easy all ages walk
Join Nature Play SA for a magical wander in nature for all ages, exploring the unique flora and fauna of Belair National Park.
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Walk 14: Valley Loop Hike
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:40 PM1h 30m
5.5km up to 1.5 hours. Rated as Moderate Walk.
A lovely walk following the Valley Loop Hike along the forested banks and lower slopes of Minnow Creek to Long Gully. The walk passes Old Government House, State Flora Nursery, the historic railway reservoir and the Heritage Tree.
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Walk 15: Stillness Walk
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:45 PM1h
3.5km 1hr. Rated as Easy Walk.
Discover silence and stillness on this low sensory walk. This walk aims to showcase the psychological benefits of connecting with ourselves and the outdoors using some very simple mindfulness techniques. Experience what nature has to offer.... View Details
Walk 18: Birds of Belair National Park
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 12:15 AM45m
45 minutes 1.5km. Rated as Easy Walk. Child friendly.
An introduction to the birds of Belair National Park by Birds SA. An informative guided tour.
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Walk 19: Adelaide100 and Southern Boundary Loop
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 01:30 AM3h
9.6km up to 3 hours. Rated as Challenging Walk.
Experience a section of the Adelaide100 trail through the national park. This walk heads up Long Gully along paths through the 1890s-planted forests, passing the historic railway reservoir and Heritage Tree. The walk climbs to Upper Sturt Lodge returning along the Warri Parri Ridge and the golf course on the southern boundary of the park. There are some sections of steep gradients both up and down.... View Details
Walk 20: Walk n Talk about Overnight Bushwalking
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 01:40 AM1h
Walk 20: Walk n Talk about Overnight Bushwalking
Join two experienced multi-day hikers to discover what they pack and how they pack it to balance the weight of their backpack to best enjoy multi-day walking. This is a short walk where the guides will walk site under a shady tree and unpack a backpack, take questions, then pack up and return to the WalkFest site.... View Details
Walk 21: Expo To Train Station – Unguided Walk
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 01:50 AM40m
1.7km 40 minutes. Rated as Easy to Moderate Walk. Child friendly.
Unguided Walk.
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Walk 22: Forest Bathing (Nature Therapy)
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 02:30 AM1h 30m
1km 90 minutes. Rated as Easy Forest Walk. Accessible.
Slow, purposeful walk in nature, stopping along the way to do mindfulness and sensory activities.
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Walk 23: Limestone Coast Event: Naracoorte National Park walk
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:30 PM2h
FREE EVENT! On the Limestone Coast near Naracoorte with Walk The Limestone Coast. Call Natasha on 0408 086 792 for further details.
Enjoy walking through stringy-bark forest, past the World Heritage listed Victoria Fossil Cave to Mosquito Creek.
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