Top rated Nature preserves in Marion, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Nature preserves in Marion

Experience the best that Marion has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 44 places from Nature preserve category.

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Morialta Conservation Park

National park

Rugged reserve with walking tracks to several seasonal waterfalls, rock climbing & wildlife viewing.

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~20.68 km from centre)

Maslin Beach

Tourist attraction

👍 Maslin Beach is a very large and flat beach. It's beautiful and quiet. The sand is very pure, but the grains of sand are coarser than other beaches. The parking lot on the hillside is very large and there are many parking spaces.

4.80 (156 reviews) (~24.03 km from centre)

Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Great place here. Lots of wildlife. It really feels like you are walking in the bush while you are here, but beware that there are some closed paths and you will need to walk along the borders (main roads) which is not entirely convenient Amazing scenery and wildlife. Great hiking trails. A very...

4.80 (133 reviews) (~6.43 km from centre)

Mount Osmond Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 WOW! This hike is worth every steep step uphill. After walking up the hill to where we could see over Adelaide, we continued walking the track and it was so refreshing! We saw kangaroos 🦘 and the views were spectacular. There are multiple waking tracks so it gives us a reason to go back and explore...

4.80 (126 reviews) (~13.61 km from centre)

Kingston Park Coastal Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful spot for walking, cycling, jogging. We often walk along the Hallett Cove boardwalk to Kingston Park and no matter what time of year it is, the scenery is pretty! Public toilets are available and a nice shady playground for kids. There is also a neat caravan park at Kingston Park which face...

4.80 (116 reviews) (~3.22 km from centre)

Torrens River

Nature preserve

👍👍 It's a great place to detach yourself from the chaos of life. Being a university student and an avid birdwatcher I love visiting the river for a walk or just to sit and relax. It's very close to the museum, art gallery, Adelaide university, UniSA, botanic park, Adelaide zoo and Rundle Mall. Great fo...

4.80 (61 reviews) (~12.44 km from centre)

Glenelg Beach

Nature preserve

Popular sandy beach with cafes & a grassy playground, plus a jetty for sunset views & fishing.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~6.14 km from centre)

Hallett Cove Conservation Park

Nature preserve

Coastal park featuring interpretive boardwalks amid Ice Age glacial pavements, plus a rocky beach.

4.70 (609 reviews) (~6.77 km from centre)

Moana Beach

Nature preserve

👍👍 It is such a beautiful beach to go to for a day out or an evening stroll. Went there in the midday and stayed there till the afternoon. Staying there till sunset 🌅 would have been so much more fun... Anyway, enjoyed every single moment in there. The waves are big and it’s definitely worth diving i...

4.70 (604 reviews) (~21.27 km from centre)

Semaphore South Beach

Nature preserve

👍👍 An absolutely stunning beach that includes Dog Friendly Multiple beach entrances Good walking trail along the coast Miniature train rides on weekends Shops and supermarkets BBQ and seating Dog cleanup and drinking fountains Historical scenery Skate park Beach gym Pier Would recommend as a great al...

4.70 (518 reviews) (~20.83 km from centre)

Marino Conservation Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 The 20 minute walking trail has been completed along with plant naming signs and arrows clearly indicating the Botanic Trail. The volunteers have done a great job planting native flora beautifying the area. The views from the lighthouse of the beach and coast from Kingston Park to Brighton are reall...

4.70 (233 reviews) (~4.32 km from centre)

Moana Sands Conservation Park

Nature preserve

👍 Fantastic to go to and park on the beach 🏖 itself... and you can go even with a normal car 🚗..

4.70 (211 reviews) (~20.67 km from centre)

Michael Perry Botanic Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 There is a lot of work being done and it shows. I appreciate that an old style garden is established alongside areas of native vegetation. The old architecture of dams and cascades, old growth trees with thick canopies and new garden beds give plenty of photo opportunities. Edit: Second creek is flo...

4.70 (171 reviews) (~15.19 km from centre)

Waite Conservation Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 For only a small walk, this view is definitely worth it. To be able to swing out over Adelaide city is a must do! Not only that, there is so many beautiful chairs located on the mountain top for a slightly different experience each time. Bring the little ones or take a date, it will be a memorable s...

4.70 (132 reviews) (~10.65 km from centre)

Frank Smith Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice spot to go for a stroll around the dam and watch the ducks. Explore a litte further and you can walk down along the creek. Let the kids play at the BMX Track while you let the dogs have a run around on the oval. Has toilets, picnic table and swings.

4.70 (87 reviews) (~7.67 km from centre)

Aldinga Conservation Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Just did a 2 hour walk here today. Spectacular wattle blossom! Also saw some kangaroos and a sleepy lizard. Best time for wattle blossom is August and September. The park is a bit secluded. The sea may get more attention. But the trails here are definitely worth it. Beautiful and natural and quiet.

4.70 (71 reviews) (~30.98 km from centre)

Montacute Conservation Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Fantastic walk, quite steep in parts. Wonderful views, ever changing. If doing the loop recommended by Walking SA, follow the Heysen Trail until you come to the Mawson Trail (just after the ruins) and then turn left along the Mawson Trail and follow it until track 15 /1D.

4.70 (41 reviews) (~26.79 km from centre)

Thorndon Park Reserve

Park

👍👍 This is one of the parks that impressed me the most in Adelaide. It's only about 12km from CBD. The most interesting feeling for me is walking around the lake, listening to the sound of running water and watching the flocks of pigeons flying in the blue sky. New and spacious children's playground...

4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~21.41 km from centre)

Laratinga Wetlands

Nature preserve

Wetland area with walking/biking trails & boardwalks, plus picnic & bird-watching areas.

4.60 (576 reviews) (~31.4 km from centre)

River Torrens Linear Park Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 Can't beat a beautiful ride along the linear trail! When the water is flowing, it's so pretty and refreshing. The only point of criticism I would note is that dogs are often loose and have come off my bike due to a dog running out in front of me. The trail itself is very peaceful and picturesque. Lo...

4.60 (575 reviews) (~11.03 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Marion, Australia