#walktoberSA
#walktoberSA
During the month of October we're celebrating walking with #walktoberSA.
October is ideal for walking – the temperatures are mild and the evenings are getting longer.
Find a place to walk. We've short listed some of the best walks.
Share your “view from my walk” photo via social media using the hashtag: #walktoberSA
Join a walking event: with a walking club or a local council or health body.
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Find a Place to Walk
Find a place to walk, hike or bushwalk, whether it be a 1 hour walk near home with your dog, a half day hike in a park, or a longer trail in one of South Australia’s national parks.
We've short listed some of the best walks below, or view all walks (566).
17 Short Walks on the Heysen Trail
The Heysen Trail stretches 1,200km from Cape Jervis to the Flinders Ranges. We've listed some of the great short hikes you can walk along the Heysen Trail, ranging from a few hours to a full day.
Park of the Month
Para Wirra Conservation Park
The park has recently been upgraded, with upgraded trails, a nature play area, upgraded picnic areas and a new camping area. Explore 13 hikes in the park, from wheelchair accessible trails to half day hikes.
50 Pram and Wheelchair Accessible Walks and Hikes
Adelaide and South Australia has many walking trails and hiking paths that are accessible to prams, strollers and people with mobility issues, including wheelchairs. We've outlined some of the best ones. As most of the walks are suitable for prams and wheelchairs, they can also be great for children to ride their bikes along with their walking parents. We've broken the list down into 3 sections: Adelaide Metro Area (29 walks), Bush Walks (13 hikes), and Regional South Australia (8 walks).
Best Walks for Kids 7-12yo
There are loads of great hikes around South Australia for kids aged 7 to 12, with opportunities to explore rock formations, big trees, caves, creeks, waterfalls and see wildlife. We've listed some of the best ones below.
Park of the Month
Deep Creek Conservation Park
Deep Creek Conservation Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for March 2018. The park is has an extensive network of trails for hiking, camping in five campgrounds and views of the spectacular scenery of Backstairs Passage, Kangaroo Island and the rugged Deep Creek valley. We’ve outlined some of the best hikes […]
Park of the Month, Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation Park, September 2018
Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for September 2018. View 16 great hikes and trails in the park.
Park of the Month, Belair National Park, July 2017
Belair National Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for July 2017. The park is close to Adelaide, nestled in the foothills. There are 8 hiking trails in the park, and another 2 hiking trails that pass through the park. The trails vary from Easy Walks to Hard Hikes. A couple of the Easy Walks are suitable for people of all abilities, including for wheelchair access, for those with mobility issues and for prams. The trails are of a high standard and are well marked.
Park of the Month
Flinders Chase National Park
October 2017
Flinders Chase National Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for October 2017. Experience the rugged wilderness with its iconic landmarks such as the world-famous Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Enjoy the park and its diverse wildlife on the network of walking trails. Trek the five day Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail on assisted day walks or camping out along the way. We've outlined 19 hikes and trails in the two parks
Celebrate May’s History Festival with a Historical Walk
The History Festival is being celebrated throughout May. It promotes South Australia's wonderful places, stories and collections through a range of hundreds of history-related activities. Walking on a self-guided or guided tour of one of our historic towns or neighbourhoods is a great way to experience these places and stories. We've compiled a list of the best historical walks, just grab a brochure, map, or app to get started on your walk.
Best Lookouts on Hikes in SA
We’ve shortlisted some of the best hikes to take in views from lookouts. Hikes are a great way to grab some nature time, and lookouts are a great opportunity to pause and take life in.
Best Overnight Hikes in South Australia
South Australia has many great hikes to undertake multi-day hikes on and camp out along the way, we've listed some great 2-3 day treks and 5 day treks below. Spend your days hiking and watch the sunset, sleeping in a tent and waking up to a chorus of birdlife on some of these spectacular hikes.
Park of the Month
Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park – Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara - is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for November 2017. The Adelaide Shorebirds Festival is celebrating this Park of the Month throughout November. You can also see some of the birds on some of the walking trails in the park, we've outlined 5 walks and trails to see some of the shorebirds and experience the unique coastal habitats.
Best Walks for Kids 7-12yo (updated)
There are loads of great hikes around South Australia for kids aged 7 to 12, with opportunities to explore rock formations, big trees, caves, creeks, waterfalls and see wildlife. We've listed some of the best ones.
Best Walks for Kids under 7 (updated)
There's plenty of short hikes that are great for kids under 7, with opportunities to explore nature and see wildlife.
10 Great Bushwalks Accessible by Public Transport
Although so many bushwalks are best accessed by car, there are plenty of great hikes accessible by Adelaide Metro bus and train. Here's a list of 10 hikes.
12 Great Walks for Kids
There are some great trails and areas for children to explore on foot. We've shortlisted 12, suitable for children of different ages.
Bushwalks close to the city for evening hikes
Now that daylight savings has started, short after-work hikes are a great way to get out and experience nature and the sunshine. We’ve compiled a list of short hikes which are close to Adelaide. All are an hour or two, up to three hours.
Park of the Month, Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, August 2018
Escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby city and suburbs by venturing into Sturt Gorge. There are 19 marked trails in the park and Craigburn Farm Shared Trails network, with another half dozen in the adjacent Mitcham Trail Network (Zone 4, Blackwood Hill Reserve). Most of these trails are linear or return trails, but we've outlined two of the trails and four walking loop routes.
20 Best Walks with Dogs in Adelaide
We know that having a dog encourages you to walk more, and that there are numerous health benefits to dog walking. We've short listed the best walks in Adelaide to walk your dog.
Best Waterfall Hikes in South Australia
South Australia is a dry place, but there are still plenty of waterfalls. We've listed some of the best ones to access on hikes.
7 Great Hikes for Warm Days
Warmer days don't necessarily mean there are no opportunities for walking. Why not try one of these seven shorter hikes, and start off early in the morning.
Best Walks for Kids under 7
There's plenty of short hikes that are great for kids under 7, with opportunities to explore nature and see wildlife.
Bushwalks Close to the City for Evening Walks
Now that daylight savings has started, short after-work bushwalks are a good evening activity. We've compiled a list of short hikes which are close to Adelaide.
Walks and trails in Kuitpo Forest and Kyeema Conservation Park
Explore 4 shared-use trails in Kuitpo Forest and 2 walking trails in the adjacent Kyeema Conservation Park. Kuitpo Forest is 60% plantation pine forest, with the rest native scrub. In the adjacent Kyeema Conservation Park there is dense natural scrub.
Park of the Month, Mount Remarkable National Park, June 2018
Mount Remarkable National Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for June 2017. The park has three focus areas from where you can start some great hikes and trails: Mambray Creek, Alligator Gorge and Melrose.
Best Hikes to See Wildlife in SA
Go for a hike is a great way to see wildlife in their native environment. We've outlined some of the best hikes to see different wildlife.
Park of the Month
Innes National Park
Innes National Park - is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for December 2017. We've outlined 8 walks and trails to experience the park. The park is a great destination for camping, fishing and short walks to coastal lookouts.
Nine new walking trails in Anstey Hill Recreation Park, Park of the Month
Anstey Hill Recreation Park is National Parks SA’s Park of the Month for March. The park has recently been upgraded as part of a $10.4m plan to upgrade and develop more walking and cycling trails, public toilets, barbecue and picnic areas, and playgrounds in national parks close to the Adelaide metropolitan area. There are now […]
Best summit hikes in South Australia
Hiking up to the summit of a mountain can be a rewarding experience. On the walk up you might wonder why you undertook such an adventure, but often reaching the summit is exhilarating. We've outlined 14 of the best summit hikes in SA.
Park of the Month, 29 Walks and Trails across the Parks of Kangaroo Island, July 2018
The many parks of Kangaroo Island are the National Parks SA Park of the Month for July 2018. Kangaroo Island offers a variety of hikes and trails to explore the landscape and abundant wildlife. Across Kangaroo Island there are 7 national parks and conservation areas that have 29 walking trails: Flinders Chase National Park and […]
8 Ways to Hike Up Mt Lofty
The well-known and popular Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty summit hike is good, but there are 7 other ways to hike up to the summit of Mt Lofty, outlined below. Some are gentler, some just as steep. Expect to see less people but more koalas and kangaroos.
Park of the Month, Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, May 2017
Shepherds Hill Recreation Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for May 2017. There are three great hikes in the park, and another good one that extends outside of the park into the adjacent Watiparinga Reserve walking to the old railway tunnel and viaduct.
Evening walks to enjoy now that Daylight Saving has started
Now that daylight savings has started, short after-work walks are a great way to get out and experience the sunshine. We’ve compiled a list of 20 short walks around Adelaide along rivers, the coast and metropolitan parks. All are an hour or two, or up to three hours.
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Spring 2018 Competition: best walking trails to see wildflowers
Spring is here - where are the best walking trails to see wildflowers this Spring? We've seen a few out - but we want your help! Enter your photos in our weekly competition for a chance to win a Multi Park Pass thanks to National Parks SA. In early October as part of #walktoberSA - celebrating walking throughout October - we'll publish a list of the best walks to see the wildflowers.
Posted in Find a Place to Walk
New Position Statements by Walking SA: The Green Man; Walking Safely to School; Quality Footpaths
Our vision here at Walking SA’s is to see more people walking more often. We’ve recently developed three new Position Statements on a range of issues affecting people walking for recreation, health, or transport. Over coming months we’ll be releasing more. The Green Man: Improving pedestrian signal phasing at intersections and other signalised crossing points […]
Posted in Walking for health & lifestyle
Spring 2018 Competition, winner week 3 – best walking trails to see wildflowers
Instagram user muddy_pies has won this week's wildflower walk photo competition with her Instagram photo of a Twiggy Bush-pea wildflower seen on the Wildflower Wander in Anstey Hill Recreation Park.
Posted in Find a Place to Walk
Spring 2018 Competition, winner week 2 – best walking trails to see wildflowers
Instagram user Illy Graetz has won this week's wildflower walk photo competition with her Instagram photo of wildflowers seen on the one of the Beaumont Circuit hikes, part of the Burnside Walks network. There are 10 walking trail options in the Burnside Walks. The trails are around the foothills near Burnside, Mt Osmond Reserve, and in the adjoining Chambers Gully. There are walk options from 1 hour up to 3-4 hours.
Posted in Find a Place to Walk
Spring 2018 Competition, winner week 1 – best walking trails to see wildflowers
Instagram user scubacoops has won this week's wildflower walk photo competition with her photo of wildflowers seen in Kuitpo Forest. There are 4 shared-use trails in Kuitpo Forest and 2 walking trails in the adjacent Kyeema Conservation Park. The Heysen Trail pass through both parks. The Forest and Park are a mix of plantation pine forest and native scrub. View the walks and trails.
Posted in Find a Place to Walk
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A selection of upcoming walks that our member clubs are running, and public walk events and walk-for-a-cause events.
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Clubs
Find a Walking Club
Finding a new place to go for a bushwalk and friends to go with is easy with a club. It’s also a great way to try out hiking, and meet others keen for walking.
Search through our list of 20 member walking clubs, offering a range of walking types:
- walks of a few hours
- 3-4 hour hikes
- full days bushwalks
- multi-day hikes camping along the way overnight
Mid North Branch, Friends of the Heysen Trail
A branch of the Friends of the Heysen Trail, in the Mid North, which conducts a walking program. They also maintain a lengthy section of the Heysen Trail between Logans Gap [...]
Kangaroo Island Walking Club
Coastal and inland day walks monthly in various areas of Kangaroo Island. Walks are graded for high (A Grade), moderate (B Grade), and easy (C Grade) levels of fitness.
Adelaide Bushwalkers
Adelaide Bushwalkers specialises in multi-day wilderness hiking with full packs and camping gear along with other complementary activities such as day walking, kayaking, [...]
Central Australian Bushwalking Club
The Central Australian Bushwalkers, based in Alice Springs, explore the central desert rangelands including the East and West MacDonnell Ranges.
Heart Foundation Walking
Network of free community-based walking groups, with walks from 30 minutes to several hours.
St Agnes Bushwalkers
Bushwalking, family camps, backpack camps, club meeting. Bushwalks – full day, half day, family groups. Education about and maintenance of the natural environment. Our [...]
Adelaide Happy Wanderers
A range of different all day walks on the first Sunday each month. The walks are provided for gay, lesbian and interested walkers.
ARPA Bushwalkers
The ARPA Bushwalkers is an activity sub-group of the ARPA Active over 50s Association (SA) Inc. Each month the Bushwalkers organise over twenty day walks in and around [...]
Goannas Walking Group
A small walking group which meets on Thursday mornings. We enjoy 2-3 hour bushwalks with a picnic lunch, and shorter suburban walks over summer which end at a coffee shop for [...]
Darwin Bushwalking Club
Bushwalking day/overnight including walks in Kakadu/Litchfield National Parks and beyond.
Friends of the Heysen Trail
Hike the entire Heysen Trail in a six-year end-to-end program, also half/full day walks elsewhere.
Gawler Bushwalkers
Day walk program from April through to early November, 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month. Meet at Fasta Pasta Car park, Lyndoch Road. 8.00 am. Also base camping hiking [...]
Retired Teachers Walking Group
The Retired Teachers Walking Group (RTWG) is an independently incorporated walking club. We welcome members who have worked in the pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary [...]
Skyline Walkers
Skyline Walkers is a walking club that meets at different locations on Saturday mornings at 9am. Each walk, led by club members, has two levels and takes approximately 2 to 3 [...]
WEA Ramblers Bushwalking Club
The Ramblers, established 1925, is a special interest group of the WEA. Hikes from 12 to 18km are held fortnightly on Sundays. There are usually 12 to 20 walkers, who range in [...]
