FAQ

What's at the Expo?

The expo consists of over 30 exhibitors, providing information about walking opportunities and trails, walking groups, walking tours & travel, walking destinations, outdoor gear, and walking maps.

There are guided hikes ranging from 45mins to 3 hours, including child-friendly and Accessible options. Guided Walks depart the expo site every 10 minutes from 9:20am to 12:20pm. View the guided walks.

Who is organising this event?

Walking SA is presenting, having done so for many years, hinged on the opening of the bushwalking season each year in April.

Walking SA is the not-for-profit peak body that leads, promotes and supports all forms of walking in South Australia. Our vision is to see more people walking more often.

This year, we are joined by:

• Principal Event Partner National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
• Supporting Partner Friends of the Heysen Trail
• Supporting Partner Heart Foundation Walking
• Supporting Partner Active Over 50s ARPA Bushwalkers

How do I get to the Expo?

The hiking expo is accessible by Adelaide Metro public transport.

For travel by car, there is limited car parking available in multiple car parks around the expo site, so we encourage car pooling or public transport use.

BY TRAIN:

Adelaide Metro Belair train, get off at the terminus (Belair Railway Station).

Trains arrive every 30 minutes, at 7:25am, 7:57am, 8:25am, 8:57am, 9:25am, 9:57am, 10:25am, 10:57am, 11:25am and 11:57am.

Trains depart from Belair Railway Station every 30 minutes at 10:13am, 10:44am, 11:13am, 11:44am, 12:13pm, 12:44pm, 1:13pm, 1:44pm, 2:13pm, 2:44pm, and 3:14pm.

Walk directions from train station (15mins walk, 1.3km) - follow the Expo trail markers:

1. Begin by following the Yurrebilla Trail signs (yellow)
2. The Microcarpa Hike (green signs) joins shortly afterwards, and is along the same route
3. After passing Playford Lake you pass a tennis court and cross the creek on a bridge - you're almost there!
4. When you see the Lorikeet Loop Walk (red signs), turn right and follow the trail to Mail Oval and where the Hiking Expo is located

BY BUS:

Adelaide Metro 195 and 196 bus service from the city via Unley Road to Blackwood Interchange. Bus stops at Stop 30 Hollywood Way, Glenalta (first service arrives 9:36am, next service arrives 11:37am).

We suggest you use Google Maps to plan your bus connections by entering the address ‘Main Oval, Queens Jubilee Dr, Belair SA 5052’ or by using this Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/h9EWGk9nYETaLzUB6

Walk directions from the main entrance (8min walk, 500m) - follow the Expo trail markers:

1. Enter the park via the main entrance gate off Upper Sturt Road
2. Begin by following the Lorikeet Loop Walk (red signs) to the RIGHT (follow it anti-clockwise)
3. Watch out for the Main Oval on your right, where the Hiking Expo is located

What food is at the Expo?

Details about food will be added closer to the event.

How do I participate in a walk?

Guided Walks will depart every 10 minutes from 9:20am to 12:20pm.

You can secure a place on a specific guided walk by registering online for $5 per person from March 2021, or just arrive on the day and choose an available guided walk to join for $5 per person or $10 per family (up to 3 children with 1-2 adults).

What do I need to wear and bring on the day?

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of your experience on one of the guided hikes, we recommend you consider and bring:

• observe social distancing practices
• maintain personal hygiene (apply hand sanitiser and protect others if I cough/sneeze)
• not share drink bottles, eating utensils, other personal items and equipment.
• wear some runners or hiking boots
• wear a hat and sunblock
• if there is a chance of rain, bring a rain jacket or umbrella
• bring 1-2L of water (water bottles can be refilled at the Expo site)
• bringing and using your own supply of hand sanitiser

Can I bring my dog along on a walk?

Dogs are welcome provided they remain under control and on a lead no more than two metres in length, that you bring disposable bags to clean up your dog’s faeces and be mindful of other event participants and trail users.

What Covid Safe measures will be in place?

We have an approved COVID-Safe Plan, and encourage people to maintain a 1.5 metre distance from others. Consider if you should wear a mask. Upon arrival at the expo site we will be asking people to check-in via the COVID-SAfe Check in app or writing their name on the paper list. Our Covid Marshals will be monitoring the number of people at the event. Food and beverages service providers will also be following their COVID-Safe Plans.