Barossa Bushwalks

This loop will take you past picturesque vineyards, wheat fields and grazing lands while passing the beautiful Gnardenberg Church. Starting in the small town of historical Moculta (near the hockey grounds) this loop also connects you to a portion of the Lavender Federation Trail (LFT).

The LFT is a 325km trail running From Murray Bridge to Clare. This trail has been entirely constructed by volunteers and is a full experience in itself.

Although the hike is well signed, we highly recommend the purchase of these maps through their website to fund maintenance of the trail and to gain the best possible experience.

3.5 hr 10.7 km

This park will particularly appeal to bird watchers, as the vegetation here is renowned for housing an abundance of native species. Nearly 150 species have been recorded including superb fairy-wrens, yellow-rumped thornbills, Australian owelet-nightjar, white-winged trillers and zebra finches.

Surrounded by farmland, this park is a haven that conserves some of the last remaining woodlands in the Barossa. By following the Honeyeater Link to the Wren loop you will wander over sandy, undulating dunes through dense peppermint box and pink gum woodland. Both loops are similar in distance, difficulty and time.

2.0 hr 4.8 km

One of the longest hikes, but one of the most rewarding. Views through the valley and over the pine forests unveil as you advance along the trail. The area around the watchtower is an ideal lunch spot to enjoy a break with a view.

It is recommended you take the trail anticlockwise for ease with path directions. A richly diverse area, so keep your eye out for plenty of native animals roaming through the vegetation.

4.5 hr 9 km

A short loop which features plenty of wildflowers throughout September and October.

You will also pass by an old gold mine shaft, which was used in the late 1800. This hike can also be connected up to the Mt Crawford summit hike.

0.5 hr 1.5 km

A hike taking you to the summit of Mt Crawford at a height of 562m, where an old trigonometric station (no longer needed) exists.

To start off you will pass by pine trees lining the track which were planted in 1936 to celebrate the State centenary. This area also bypasses the South Para River and is a perfect spot for lunch.

2.0 hr 3.6 km

Starting and finishing at the Eden Valley Hotel, this gives you the perfect opportunity to wrap up at the pub for a drink and a meal. You will also pass by Fernfield Wines if you feel like trying a local drop along the way.

The full loop is an 18km hike taking you along a portion of The Lavender Trail (see mention in Moculta Loop Trail). However, you can cut it short (4hrs) for an easier hike.

For the shorter option, continue along Rushlea Road until you reach the end, where you will veer onto private property and begin to follow the Lavender Trail signs.

You will follow this trail along a beautiful rocky ridge line, and continue to walk this trail until you turn left onto Keynes Hill Road. When you reach the end of this road you will take a right onto Rushlea and follow it back to the pub.

This hike will take you through a creek way with long grass and reeds, so be careful of snakes in warmer weather and be aware a creek may have to be crossed during the wetter months.

9.0 hr 18.0 km

Connecting to a portion of the Lavender Trail and Keyneton Heritage Trail, this pleasant roadside hike takes you past many historical sites linking to keyneton's settlement history.

2 hr 7.0 km