Be mindful when setting up topropes as the ropes cross popular walkingcycling track at top of cliff. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. Belair national park has important natural, cultural, historical and recreational values and is the birthplace of the national parks system in south australia. Belair national park management plan i foreword belair national park is a cherished icon for the citizens of adelaide and for many other south australians. The starting point is the belair park country club car park. The group seeks to further the basic philosophy of the park that it should be regarded primarily as a place preserving the natural environment in which users can see and experience that environment. Belair national park department for environment and. Whether you are looking for an easy cruise with the family, hitting the trails on your mountain bike or a training ride on your road bike, belair has you covered. There is also public transport to this park from the adelaide city centre. Most of the trail is on dedicated walking trail, but a few short sections near the lower end of queen jubilee drive are on fire track, and are shared.
Belair national park national parks south australia. Not all tracks and trails have been assessed for surface type. Belair national park 2020 all you need to know before you. Trail heads with map boards and signage of the trails. Outdoor amenities include a shimmering swimming pool with waterfalls and a laundry facility. Management framework legislation park classification npw act 1972, wilderness protection act 1992 government policy and legislation npw act 1972 and other legislation listed. If youre in your own vehicle, you can find this park on the map. Coorong national park belair national park park map activities flinders ranges. Yurrebilla trail overview this walk is part of the yurrebilla trail.
Belair park is a park located in the west dulwich part of the london borough of southwark, southeast london, england. Belair national park formerly known as the national park and as belair recreation park is a protected area located at belair in south australia, kilometres 8. The park is about km south of adelaide, and has plenty of things to do for people of all ages tennis courts, sports grounds, mountain bike and walking trails, free barbeques and. Bikes can be carried on trains, but restrictions apply. Blue gum park kurangga new courses opened th july 2019. The belair national park is located a short drive from the central business district of adelaide and is one of the most popular day recreational areas for the city. Belair national park caravan park situated within the boundaries of the tranquil belair national park. This is an acadia regional map showing the location of each of acadia national parks units. Closing times vary throughout the year, so please see our opening times page for more information. Use chart 11451 purchase at visitor center or charts 11462, 11463, and 11465. The most challenging trail in the park takes you through echo tunnel and to the. The park grounds once belonged to belair house, a country villa built in adam style that is now a grade ii listed building. See 40 photos and 5 tips from 305 visitors to belair national park. It was later used to farm hay and care for police horses in the gold escort and other services.
This was in reference to the areas appearance when looking south from the adelaide plains bald like the moon. The course controls should be visited in the correct order. There are also two other grade ii listed structures within the park. The belair national park has suffered major disturbance to its natural ecosystems and natural vegetation communities through the accidental invasion of nonindigenous plants as well as the deliberate. The picturesque surroundings of the belair national park caravan park provide an ideal setting for complete relaxation and family adventures. Indications are that the turn out will be great, it should be a fantastic atmosphere riding up through the park with a group of 200 riders. After years of agitation and deputations for a national park, the national park bill was passed on 19 december 1891 creating the belair national park of 796 hectares for the sole purpose of a public national recreation and pleasure ground, regardless of the opposition of surveyor general george w. Now known as the highball capital of adelaide but still used for both trad and top. Belair national park is one of our citys favourite parks, and the adventure playground in the park is one of the main attractions for families with children.
Routes on the main cliff are described right to left, with the bouldering wall lines listed separately. The states oldest national park, belair is also the second dedicated national park in australia. You can find out about belair park activities pdf, 611kb here opening times. Come and see why bel air park is the bestkept secret in. The picturesque surroundings of the belair national park holiday park provide an ideal setting for complete relaxation and family adventures. The park at belair was the first national park in south australia, proclaimed in 1891, and being close to adelaide, has been very popular for picnics ever since. Belair national park main entrance accessibility map for more information contact. It is the ideal place to get active in the great outdoors. For sporting activities, belair national park is great at any time of year. Click the image to view the full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 500 kb this acadia map is of the schoodic peninsula, a park unit to the east of mount desert island. The adventure playground at belair national park adelaide. We are a volunteer group which works in close cooperation with the park staff for the benefit of the park and the people of south australia. Belair national park department for environment and water.
The park is cared for by park rangers and the passionate friends of belair national park who work hard to conserve the parks flora and fauna. Its management history reflects the many changes that have occurred in. Belair national park formed in 1891 is south australias first national park. Several permanent orienteering courses, suitable for school groups, families pairs and individuals, have been set up at.
Belair national park 835ha when to visit in the warmer months, the park is a perfect spot for family picnics, barbecues and riding. The walks, hikes trails are great for you and the family. You can download a map for belair national park from. This acadia map is of the schoodic peninsula, a park unit to the east of mount desert island. Vehicle entry fees apply within the park bikes are free. Gpx file full screen how to use these maps on your phone print map pdf. The house is an excellent example of victorian architecture and is set amongst magnificent gardens. Belair national park start at adventure playground. This section of the yurrebilla trail in the edge of belair national park, brownhill creek, and the open grassy hills and ridgetops of waite conservation reserve. Nestled on the beach, this hillsborough hotel is within 3 mi 5 km of windward islands, belair national park, and sandy island. The friends of belair national park have been working since 1985 to provide voluntary assistance to belair national park in close cooperation and liaison with the staff, and particularly to provide support for the protection and preservation of the natural and historic values of the park. Visit belair national park in hillsborough expedia. Please refer to adelaide metro website for further details. Belair national park mountain biking trails trailforks.
The friends of belair national park inc are part of a sa wide friends network that ranges from the simpson desert in the far north to dingly dell at the bottom tip of the state. We are proud to offer six unique floor plans tailored to your lifestyle. Lorikeet to queens jubilee to tilti track to yurrebilla loop is a 4. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The most challenging trail in the park takes you through echo tunnel and to the picturesque rock escarpments of the upper and lower waterfalls. The number code is checked off against the control description printed on the orienteering map. Its on the righthand side of the building, seen from the car park. This is an isle au haut map, a showing the acadia island accessible only by ferry and open just to hiking and backpacking. Belair national park is a park in south australia and has an elevation of 304 meters. Waterfall hike belair national park find a place to walk. Located within belair national park thus follow the usual ecofriendly regulations of the national parks. Winter is the best time to attempt the more challenging hikes and is also a marvellous time of year for wildflowers. Park information also available from dewnr web site belair national park. Biscayne national park elliott key boca chita key adams key y y y sands key slow speed zone minimum wake closed area do not use this map for navigation for safe boating, national ocean survey charts are indispensable.
Set in beautiful natural bushland, belair national park is just 25 minutes from adelaide city centre. Book belair national park caravan park, belair on tripadvisor. Located just a short drive from adelaides cbd it is one of the most important recreational areas near the capital city. There is a toilet accessible from the outside in the country club. Belair national park main entrance accessibility map. Click the image to view the full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 500 kb. See all available apartments for rent at belair park in jamaica, ny. To support the accessible map we have put together a number of. Belair national park 2020 all you need to know before. This is signposted on upper sturt rd, opposite woodlark crescent, and 100m south of the main entrance to belair national park.
Coongie lakes innes national park conservations parks deep creek queensland western australia. Belair national park holiday park situated within the boundaries of the tranquil belair national park. Management objectives strengthen the regional contribution of belair national park in the context of the mount lofty ranges natural environment and open space systems. Click the image to view a full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 500 kb. Less well known as one of the few remaining areas of the adelaide hills with largely intact remnant vegetation, the park is home to many rare and endangered species and provides an. Belair national park caravan park updated 2020 prices. Belair ride of solidarity the bros adelaide mtb trails.
Lorikeet to queens jubilee to tilti track to yurrebilla loop. In 1840, the land was set aside by governor george gawler as a government farm. Belair waterfall hike south australia, australia alltrails. Watch the wild life and visit the old government house or relax and use the bbq facilities for a nice family lunch. It was the states first national park, proclaimed in 1891 after years of sustained community effort. The first european people known to have visited the belair area were crewmen from the ship coromandel in 1837. There are woodlands and lakes to explore, walking and mountain biking trails to suit all levels of fitness, plus tennis courts and cricket pitches available for hire.