Glenthorne National Park — Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

Glenthorne National Park — Ityamaiitpinna Yarta sits on Majors Road at O'Halloran Hill, in Adelaide's southern suburbs. A much-loved national park, it's a lovely natural escape close to the city — combining open grasslands, walking and cycling trails and native bushland with a vast, accessible green space, the kind of get-out-into-nature spot that's a genuine asset for the south.

The appeal is that combination of expansive open space, native bushland and great trails for getting outdoors: walking, cycling, spotting wildlife and immersing yourself in nature, all in a large national park close to the city. It's a wonderful spot for a walk, a ride, some birdwatching or a relaxed day in nature, with the park's ongoing restoration adding to its appeal.

With a 4.5 rating from nearly 600 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. It's a national park, so access, trail conditions, facilities and any seasonal arrangements vary — and as a bushland park it pays to wear suitable footwear, take water and sun protection, check conditions and stay on marked trails — so it's worth checking national-park information before you go, then enjoying the trails and open space at Glenthorne.