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The Western Hills of the southern Mount Lofty Ranges roll down to meet a coast of sheltered beaches, cliffs and rocky headlands, while in the east they flatten to meet Lake Alexandrina and the River Murray where they enter the sea. Although the area has been developed for a variety of purposes the inaccessibility of ridges and the difficulties of working rugged gullies has left areas of natural bushland. Parks of the Fleurieu Peninsula offer many varied and challenging walks. Major parks to visit are Deep Creek and Newland Head Conservation Parks, with the historic mine at Talisker providing contrast. The National Parks and Wildlife Service aims to conserve examples of the original natural landscape of Fleurieu Peninsula capable of sustaining all of their wildlife species. The Heyson Trail - is South Australia's premier walk and starts at Cape Jervis, on the southern tip of the Fleurieu. This trail passes through Deep Creek conservation park on its 1500 kms journey north, to finish in the Flinders Ranges. The Heysen Trail is a 1500 km walking trail that extends from Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges, to Cape Jervis, on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The trail passes through the most scenic parts of the state including national parks, state forests and world acclaimed tourist areas such as the Barossa Valley and Wilpena Pound.
The Trail has been designed to cater for both the serious backpacker and day walker. There are numerous huts, hostels, home and farm stays along the way for those who have no wish to carry heavy backpacks.
The Heyson Trail is divided into 15 sections with a detailed map available for each section. and a series of brochures are available that identify a range of safety and planning issues which will assist trail users in organizing their walk.
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