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

With over 750 trails on our website, find a place to walk, hike or bushwalk across South Australia. From a 1 hour walk near your home with your dog, to a half day hike in a national park, or a longer trail further afield, you’re only ever two feet from some of the best places in South Australia.

Find out more at walkingsa.org.au

Walk, cycle, holiday, hike, camp, 4WD, swim and more in inspiring natural places with National Parks SA.

From seemingly endless red sand dunes to rugged mountain scenery, sandy beaches, diverse bushland and cherished picnic and camping grounds, South Australia boasts an extensive and comprehensive parks system.

Parks encompass more than 20 percent of the state and offer a wide range of experiences. Whether you want to take it easy on a local walking trail, cuddle a koala, fish magnificent beaches, dive with sharks or sleep under the stars, there’s an adventure for everyone.

Find out more at parks.sa.gov.au

ForestrySA proudly manages hundreds of kilometres of walking trails with forest reserves including the Heysen Trail and many shared-use loop trails and circuits. Visitors enjoy walking, hiking and trail running through picturesque pine forests and adjacent beautiful conservation areas. Many of our trails are supported by overnight stopovers in forest huts and campgrounds.

Find out more at forestrysa.com.au

The 1200km hiking trail, the Heysen Trail, covers some of South Australia’s most diverse and breathtaking landscapes, traversing coastal cliffs, beaches, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests and vineyards, as well as rich farmland and historic towns. Walk from Cape Jervis in the south to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges, or hike from top to bottom.

The Trail passes through some of the most scenic parts of the state including national parks, state forests and internationally acclaimed tourist destinations, including the Barossa Valley and the stunning Wilpena Pound, star of the Flinders Ranges.

The not-for-profit organisation the Friends of the Heysen Trail maintains the Heysen Trail in partnership with the Department for Environment and Water (DEW).

A regular walking program occurs year-wide, with different grades of walks catering for beginners to experienced walkers.

Find out more at heysentrail.asn.au

Retire Active SA Bushwalkers has over 450 members. We run over 20 walks per month, in 4 different walking grades, to cater for all levels of hiking ability. The club also runs camps, usually for 6 walking days, within South Australia, interstate, and also overseas. While most of the members are of retirement age or older, there is no criteria for membership.

Find out more at retireactivesabushwalkers.org.au

The Adelaide100 is a 100km circuit walk that traverses the city and the suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.

The trail from Norton Summit, along the River Torrens and coast to Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta is now open. Maps and detailed trail section details will be available at the expo.

The trail can be started from any point along the circuit, and spans from the beautiful coastline, through the CBD and suburbs, and into the Adelaide Hills. The sections through the Adelaide Hills and foothills, from Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta to Norton Summit are under construction.

Find out more at adelaide100.com.au

Home to unique flora and fauna, our reservoir reserves are open for adventure and exploration across many special parts of South Australia. Immerse yourself in beautiful natural landscapes while enjoying a walk, hike, run or cycle on a series of trails with stunning water views.

Find out more at reservoirs.sa.gov.au

Adelaide Bushwalkers specialise in multi-day wilderness hiking with full packs and camping gear along with other complementary activities such as day walking, kayaking, cycling and social activities for the benefit of their members. Come chat to us at our stall about how you could join us in discovering new places with new experiences.

Find out more at adelaidebushwalkers.org

The Australian Friends of the Camino are based in Adelaide and is part of an international network which promotes the many medieval pilgrimage routes (the Camino) traversing Europe to the tomb of St James the Apostle in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, in the north west of Spain. Many Australians walk the Camino for religious, spiritual, cultural, historical, health or recreational reasons. We recently welcomed our 2,000th member.

As the only organisation in Australia approved by the Camino authorities in Spain to issue Australian credencials, we have a good knowledge of where Australians are departing from on their Camino, and, for the “roads less travelled’, we are able to help with information and advice relevant to the Australian traveller.

Join as a member to apply for a credencial (pilgrim passport), meet other local Australian pilgrims to share stories and experiences, and enjoy the wonderful spirit of the Camino.

Find out more at afotc.org

We are a small family business who endeavours to encourage you all to jump on board and be passionate about minimising your environmental impact, by using our hand-made, reusable, sustainable and eco-friendly products. Basically to ‘Be Real’. We want to change every day living back to simple so we can help Mother Earth heal and become whole again. We are here to help you make these changes simple and easy. So, join us with our love of Mother Earth and support our products that care for her needs and yours too. Just ‘Be Real’. Are you joining us in this mission? Do your bit for Mother Earth, check out our current range and stay tuned for more ecofriendly products!

Find out more at berealco.com.au

Big Heart Adventures offer culturally authentic, guided and self-guided walking adventures designed for beginners, intermediate and experienced trekkers. Experience a deeper connection to nature and improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. We walk for wellness, for fitness, and for the pure pleasure of taking in the natural beauty of the world around us.

Find out more at bigheartadventures.com.au

An exquisite flash of colour, a beautiful song, a fleeting encounter with a tiny jewel, a momentary escape into nature; just a few of the many things that everyone can enjoy simply by learning to see, and hear, the birds that are all around us. Pop into the Birds SA stall to discover the joy of the diverse birds of our national parks and great state.

Find out more at birdssa.asn.au

Carto Graphics, your specialist map store providing an extensive range of local and interstate topographic maps, walking trail maps and general adventure maps and books.

Find out more at cartographics.com.au

Connecting Spirit Inc is a South Australian camping group for people seeking the spiritual path in the knowledge that ‘Love is the Key’. Camping includes in tents, dormitories or in your own vehicle.
Our focus is ‘Connection’. Meeting and spending time with people at various venues around South Australia. Sharing healthy, homemade, vegetarian / vegan meals. Connecting and sharing with our community without affiliation with any specific philosophy or religion.

Find out more at connectingspiritin.wixsite.com/connectingspiritinc

With a history of producing high quality detailed authoritative mapping, Custom Mapping Services specialise in topographic trail mapping. We have produced maps of the 100km Great Ocean Walk, the  325km Lavender Federation Trail, the 33km Riesling Trail, the 250km Great South West Walk and more recently the Adelaide100.  Providing printed, pdf and digital formats including Avenza, we can keep your users safe and on track.

Find out more at custommappingservices.com.au

Exurbia – The Adventure Supply Co. (formerly the Scout Outdoor Centre) is a not for profit business providing premium outdoor adventure products from the worlds leading brands. We specialise in lightweight bushwalking, camping and travel clothing, footwear and equipment. Our staff are passionate advocates of living a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle and getting out and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Located at 134A The Parade, Norwood we are owned and operated by the Scout Association of SA Branch, with all proceeds supporting youth activities in South Australia.

Find out more at exurbia.com.au

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.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.

We do this by providing voluntary assistance in the conservation and management of the Park in close co-operation and liaison with the staff of DEW; and also through cultural and social activities for the enjoyment of Members and the public.

FoBNP are actively involved in several wildlife population studies.

Join us in our activities.

Find out more at friendsofbelairpark.org.au

The Friends of Onkaparinga River National Park volunteers assist the National Park and Wildlife Service in the restoration and maintenance of the natural habitat within the park boundaries. Additionally we maintain the numerous walking tracks throughout the park.

Find out more at foop.com.au

We specialise in groovy coloured lycra gaiters and our current range has 26 groovy choices with more colours coming soon.

Our gaiters are awesome for keeping muck from your shoes making them the ultimate accessory for your fitness walk or hiking adventure. Life’s too short to be boring, it’s time to get groovy!

Find out more at groovygaitors.com.au

‘io’ stands for ‘Into’ the ‘Outdoors’. Because ioMerino is the perfect, natural clothing to wear outdoors. Whether that be on trail, on mountain, on the water… anywhere outdoors.

Find out more at iomerino.com

Live The Dream Travel are an award winning, family owned travel agency located in Strathalbyn. We specialise in escorted tours both within Australia and Overseas. We promote responsible travel and sustainability via our Trees For Travellers initiative whereby we purchase and plant 1 native tree for every person who books with Live The Dream Travel.

Find out more at livethedreamtravel.com.au

The Native Orchid Society of South Australia is a group of enthusiastic orchid lovers who promote the conservation of Australian native orchids through cultivation, education and the preservation of naturally occurring orchids and natural habitat.

One of the exciting projects we support is the national Wild Orchid Watch (WOW) project that helps the public collect orchid data which directs conservation efforts. At the same WOW assists you with identification of your orchid photos.

Find out more at nossa.org.au

From its early days Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment has concentrated on supplying bushwalkers, trekkers and travellers with the highest quality and most advanced products from some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Staffed by passionate and knowledgeable outdoors people who are able to speak from experience to ensure you get the right equipment and clothing for your next adventure.

Find out more at paddypallin.com.au

The establishment of heritage walking trails and native bush reserves are as important to the National Trust as historic buildings. The Pioneer Women’s Trail was the National Trust’s first historic trail. It was used by the Prussian pioneer women of Hahndorf to walk to Adelaide with produce much needed by the new colony in the 1840s and 1850s. The women walked along trails used by the Peramangk and Kaurna people for thousands of years before colonial settlement. Rediscovered by the National Trust in 1979, the modern trail was officially marked in 2007, following the original route as closely as possible. Since 2009 there has been an annual walk along the 26km trail from Hahndorf to Beaumont House in Burnside, to honour the pioneers and their predecessors, the Peramangk and Kaurna women.

Join us on Sunday 21 May for our annual Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk. Options to walk 12km, 19km or the full 26km.

Find out more at nationaltrust.org.au/event/2023-pioneer-womens-walk

SA Recreation Trails Incorporated is a community-based, non-profit organisation dedicated to the establishment of countryside trails (walking and cycling) across South Australia’s rich and unique landscape, to increase the well-being of all South Australians and visitors and, at the same time, improve the preservation of the state’s heritage and natural environment. SARTI is a volunteer organisation and the planner/designer/builder and maintainer of the 325km Lavender Federation Walking and Cycling Trails from Murray Bridge to Clare.

SARTI has also built in excess of 120km of spur and loop trails throughout the council districts of Rural City of Murray Bridge, Mid Murray, Barossa, Goyder and Clare and Gilbert Valley. SARTI has also assisted Councils with their trail building projects in planning, design and physical on the ground construction.

Find out more at lavenderfederationtrail.org.au

Plan. Seek. Find. Rogaining is a sport of endurance and strategy, where teams of 2-5 people navigate on foot through the bush or suburbs with a map and compass. They plan a route before the event commences, then seek out the control locations they planned to find. Rogaining is a sport for all ages – with competitors from young children with their parents, up to those in their 80s. Events range from 3 to 24-hours in duration.

Try some rogaining on the day with a few controls to find nearby.

Find out more at sarogaining.com.au

Slow Tours has been established since 2007 to provide our customers the best slow European and Australian Tours. Our mission as a tour wholesaler is to Savour the Experience by featuring only the best local tours that showcase the beauty of Australia/ Europe that take you on a slow journey.

Through our great customer service, fantastic reviews, extensive local knowledge and continuously updated website, make Slow Tours your next holiday agency for walking tours.

Slow Tours are proud sponsors of Walking SA.

Find out more at slowtours.com

Over at Snowys, we live and breathe camping, hiking, 4WDing, caravan and travel…and we want to help everyone else enjoy it too. We’re Aussie owned and operated since we started in 1995, but we’re not just another camping store – we’re passionate about giving our customers an awesome retail experience from start to finish. Whether you’re a beginner or lifelong adventurer, we’ve got a huge range of products from the best brands at the lowest prices to help you get out there and explore.

Find out more at snowys.com.au

If you want to enjoy some beautiful countryside while increasing your fitness, then join the St Agnes Bushwalkers Our different walks cater for varying fitness levels, whilst our competent and experienced leaders will show you parts of the Adelaide hills, plains and beaches that you never knew existed.

Find out more at stagnesbushwalkers.org.au

Trail Running SA is a not-for-profit trail running club with low-cost membership, which depends completely on volunteers. Our purpose is to organise off-road running activities which enable runners of all levels and abilities to enjoy running in natural surroundings and in pleasant company. As well as organising regular free social runs and information sharing sessions, we organise a range of trail running events kicking off with the Five Peaks SA Trail Running Festival on Sunday 16 April. You can find out more about that event and all the others we have planned for 2023 at trailrunningsa.com.

Find out more at trailrunningsa.com

Wattle + Wonder is a small nature education business on beautiful Kaurna Country, South Australia. We run guided bushwalks and host native plant workshops and events that aim to spark your curiosity, connect you with nature and inspire you to fall in love with your local native bushland. We also provide habitat garden design services that transform your garden into ecological refuges full of local and endemic plant species that provide valuable habitat for local wildlife. We love sharing our knowledge and passion for native plants with our local communities and we can’t wait to connect with you.

Find out more at wattleandwonder.com

The Ramblers, established 1925, is affiliated with the WEA. The aim of the Ramblers Club is to bring together people who are keen walkers and lovers of nature. Day hikes from 12 to 18km are held fortnightly on Sundays. Half day hikes from 6 to 9kms are held monthly on Tuesdays. Long weekend camps are held in June and October. Currently there are 25 members who range in age from 40 to 80. However, we welcome any walker over the age of 18, and accept children as guests if accompanied by an adult. Check out their Photo Gallery page to see some of the recent hikes.

Find out more at sites.google.com/view/wea-ramblers-sa/home

Willunga Basin Trail was officially opened in April 2022. It is an 130km circuit, in 11 sections which traverses the surrounding hills, Parks and forests, the coast from Sellicks to Moana and the undulating farmland of the McLaren Vale wine district. A community group WBT Inc. built and now maintains the trail, including improvements.

The walking group runs a varied program of Friday morning walks in the South and the Fleurieu. In April 2023 we will start a second series of walks on the trail on alternate Fridays.

Find out more at wbt.org.au

An award-winning walking group for women that encourages you to find yourself, be yourself, and challenge yourself.

Group experiences designed for women to reflect, nurture and celebrate their identity. Including short walks, day walks, and personal growth and development activities in Adelaide. Plus weekend hiking getaways, and multi-day trekking trips within Australia and overseas. Aiming to increase confidence, skills and fitness while achieving positive mental health outcomes… we walk for well-being.

Our walks and activities are guided by our experienced female outdoor leaders who are certified in remote area first aid and bush-walking leadership.

Find out more at bigheartadventures.com.au/wise-women-walking

At Women’s Fitness Adventures, we encourage women to become stronger for life through fitness, adventure and social connection. We do this through our online fitness & hike training programs, thriving online community, in-person social walks, and multi-day adventures worldwide.

Find out more at womensfitnessadventures.com