Naracoorte Trails

Explore Naracoorte’s natural wonders, abundant wildlife and rich history by walking, running or cycling the various self-guided trails managed by Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

There’s a trail for everyone, from the 30-minute walk through the native bushland of the Naracoorte Nature Park, to the 14.7km long Naracoorte Caves Trail which connects the town of Naracoorte with the world-renowned Caves.

Before you head off on one of the trails, please remember:

  • All flora and fauna are protected
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses provide important protection from the sun    Naracoorte Creek Walk
  • Wear protective walking shoes
  • Carry adequate water with you
  • Litter may harm wildlife so take any rubbish home with you if no bins are provided
  • Dogs are permitted on the trails but must remain on leads at all times

Naracoorte Nature Park

Established in 1983, the Naracoorte Nature Park takes you through 28ha of native bushland on a self-guided 30-minute walk. The park consists of many natural and planted trees and shrubs. Banksia plantings are a feature of the park and birdlife and wildlife abounds. A great spot for a family picnic! Enter the park near the Naracoorte Swimming Lake on Moore Street.

Naracoorte Creek Walk

The Naracoorte Creek Walk is a 5-kilometre, low impact track, following the creek through Naracoorte and winding its way up to the Naracoorte Nature Park. This picturesque walk is designed to take about 1.5 hours.

Naracoorte South Conservation Park

The Naracoorte South Conservation Park is a large area of scrub on the southern side of Naracoorte with many varieties of native flora and fauna and a network of walking trails.

Naracoorte Lake parkrun

The Naracoorte Lake parkrun is a free, fun and friendly weekly 5km community event held at the Naracoorte Swimming Lake on Moore Street. It’s held every Saturday at 8am. Walk, jog or run!

Naracoorte Caves Trail

The Naracoorte Caves Trail connects the town of Naracoorte with the world-renowned Caves and allows visitors to travel across the landscape and understand how it has changed over time. The 14.7km long trail is a mix of sealed and unsealed roads and sandy tracks. Trail markers navigate bike riders and walkers along the trail route, which begins at Naracoorte’s Memorial Parklands and winds its way to the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park.

Naracoorte Historical Walk

Take a walk around Naracoorte and discover its stories since settlement 150 years ago. There are 18 markers in and around Naracoorte’s town centre which highlight points of historical significance and recount stories of how and why Naracoorte was established and how it has evolved.

Pick up the Naracoorte Trails brochure:

Call in to the Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre at 36 MacDonnell Street to pick up your copy of the Naracoorte Trails brochure, which features maps of all of the trails. The brochure has been printed as a handy pocket-sized Z-card, so it can easily go everywhere with you!

You can also view a digital version of the brochure by clicking on the link below:

NARACOORTE TRAILS BROCHURE

*The brochure is an initiative of the Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program, which is a joint project between the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and the South Australian Government under the Wellbeing SA Statewide Wellbeing Strategy.

You can also view more information about each of the walks by clicking on the links below:

NARACOORTE NATURE PARK

NARACOORTE CREEK WALK

NARACOORTE SOUTH CONSERVATION PARK

NARACOORTE LAKE PARKRUN

NARACOORTE CAVES TRAIL

NARACOORTE HISTORICAL WALK