Netherby Spur and Harold's Lookout Circuit

Starting near The Plant Accelerator at the end of Hartley Grove, Urrbrae, this walk takes you on a circuit within the Waite Conservation Reserve via Easement Track, Tanks Track, Yurrebilla Trail, Old Coach Road and Wild Dog's Glen Trail. The Waite Conservation Reserve protects an important remnant of original grassy woodland along the hilly backdrop to Adelaide, and is home to hundreds of species of native plants as well as kangaroos, koalas and echidnas. This scenic hike rewards walkers with fantastic city views, especially at Netherby Spur and Harold's Lookout. There is plenty of signage throughout, including informative boards detailing the areas history, vegetation and wildlife. There are also many benches along the way that make for peaceful resting spots. The walk starts with a mostly flat gradient along Easement Track, reaching a steep and slightly rocky ascent along Tanks Track and Yurrebilla Trail. Some of the paths can be quite narrow, with some steep and slippery sections. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Hartley Grove & Easement Track (-34.971318,138.6404191)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Cross Road, A3 Turn on to Waite Road then drive for 490 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hartley Grove and drive for another 270 m Keep right onto Hartley Grove and drive for another 280 m Turn right onto Easement Track and drive for another 4 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Hartley Grove & Easement Track Start heading along Easement Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 305 m continue straight, to head along Easement Track.
	After another 360 m veer right, to head along Easement Track.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Tanks Track & Easement Track) continue straight, to head along Tanks Track. After another 15 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Tanks Track.
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Koala Gully Track & Tanks Track) continue straight, to head along Koala Gully Track.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Koala Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail (a footpath).
	After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Tanks Track) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail. After another 710 m come to the "Netherby Spur" (25 m on your right).
	After another 560 m (at the intersection of Pultenaea Hill Trail & Yurrebilla Trail) turn left, to head along Urrbrae Ridge Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Urrbrae Ridge Trail & Old Coach Road) continue straight, to head along Old Coach Road.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A highly recommended side trip taking you to Harold's Lookout, offering panoramic views of the city. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 260 m (at the intersection of Old Coach Road Trail & Old Coach Road) continue straight, to head along Old Coach Road Trail (a footpath).
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Old Coach Road Trail & Wild Dog's Glen Trail) turn left, to head along Wild Dog's Glen Trail.
	After another 500 m continue straight, to head along WCR Access Track.
	After another 165 m come to the end.

A highly recommended side trip taking you to Harold's Lookout, offering panoramic views of the city.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Old Coach Road Trail & Old Coach Road Start (a footpath).
	Continue another 75 m to find Harold's Lookout at the end. "Harold's Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 75 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Netherby Spur and Harold's Lookout Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.2 km
Time	2 h to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- South West Rocks Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 4 October
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 5 October
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 28.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  12°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 30.
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  12°C → 24°C
  Showers developing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 26.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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