Sturt Gorge Recreation Park

Sturt Gorge Recreation Park sits at Flagstaff Hill, in the hills south of the Adelaide CBD. A much-loved bushland recreation park, it's a lovely natural escape — combining walking and mountain-biking trails, native bushland and a dramatic gorge landscape, the kind of scenic, get-out-into-nature spot that's a genuine favourite for walkers, riders and nature lovers.

The appeal is that combination of beautiful native bushland, a dramatic gorge setting and great trails for walking and mountain biking, ideal for a bushwalk, a ride, some birdwatching or simply immersing yourself in nature close to the city. The rugged gorge scenery and network of trails make it a wonderful spot to explore the natural side of Adelaide's south.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 540 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The park is generally free and open, but trail conditions, access and facilities vary — and as a bushland park it pays to wear sturdy footwear, take water and sun protection, check conditions and stay on marked trails — so it's worth checking park information before you go, then enjoying the trails and bushland at Sturt Gorge.