Main Valley & Rockdale Hill Hike, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park

South Australia February 2019 The Main Valley & Rockdale Hill Hike was on my list for a number of reasons. Firstly, part of the way around it joins up with the Yurrebilla Trail, the trail I’m currently working my way around, mostly solo, on the weekends. Secondly, I’ve read it described as a “hidden gem” … More Main Valley & Rockdale Hill Hike, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park

Summer beach walking – Saying good-bye to 2018

So it looks like the summer weather might be here to stay in South Australia.  We spent Christmas Day in a town 4 hours north of Adelaide and it reached 38 degrees (100.4 degrees fahrenheit).  Three days later it hit 46 degrees there (114.8 degrees fahrenheit). I’ve never considered myself a real beach person (gasp…an … More Summer beach walking – Saying good-bye to 2018

Deep View Lookout to Third Falls – Morialta Conservation Park

South Australia December 2018 Distance: Less than 7km I started this Morialta Conservation Park walk from the top carpark and did the walk out and back. It was a mostly overcast day and quite humid. Thunderstorms were forecast but the morning looked good so I headed out. I thought the carpark didn’t open until 8.30am … More Deep View Lookout to Third Falls – Morialta Conservation Park