Survive First Aid is offering a specialised one day Provide First Aid course designed for those who live, work, or adventure in outdoor environments where definitive medical care can be reached within 1 hour of the incident occurring and where communication and access are easily obtained.

These courses are relevant to teachers, instructors, rangers, guides, students, program managers – indeed anyone who works/plays in the outdoors.

2026 course dates:

• Monday 13th – Thursday 16th April 2026 (during School & Uni Holidays)
• Monday 13th – Thursday 16th July 2026 (during School & Uni Holidays)
• Monday 7th – Thursday 10th September 2026 (during Term 3)
• Monday 14th – Thursday 17th December 2026 (Week after School & Uni Students have finished)

These courses are being held at the Belair Volunteer Centre within Belair National Park.

Private Course options are also available.

Further course information can be found at survivefirstaid.com.au/courses
or you can book onto specific SA-based courses.

Discover walking and hiking opportunities at the WalkFest in Belair National Park. We’re bringing walking to all people and all communities with a range of guided walks and hikes and an expo of walking clubs, adventure and tourism providers and outdoor retailers. South Australia’s bushwalking clubs and Walking SA are coming together to promote walking opportunities with this unique day in Belair National Park.

This year’s theme, Outdoor Re-Creation, continues our focus on access and equity to the outdoors for all and will include a special celebration of the milestone of 40 years of walking for the Friends of the Heysen Trail, and 80 years for Adelaide Bushwalkers club.

• Expo of walking tours, walking destinations, outdoor retailers, walking clubs, free entry. 9am to 1pm.
• Join a guided hike where our guides will show you the natural bushland, woodlands and trails in the park. With walks ranging from easy to challenging, and from 45 mins to 3 hours, there are child friendly, pram friendly, dog friendly and Accessible walk options. Choose from one of 25 walks that depart the WalkFest site between 7:00am to 1pm. Secure a place on a specific guided walk by registering online from early-March 2026.
• Opening of the bushwalking season to celebrate the start of the South Australian bushwalking season. With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, hiking is an ideal outdoor activity.
• Bushwalking equipment and experience demonstration stage.

Exhibit at the WalkFest

We welcome walking clubs, like-minded organisations, outdoor retailers and nature based tourism operators and others to exhibit at the WalkFest.

Survive First Aid is offering a specialised one day Provide First Aid course designed for those who live, work, or adventure in outdoor environments where definitive medical care can be reached within 1 hour of the incident occurring and where communication and access are easily obtained.

The practical day is facilitated entirely in the outdoors, is hands-on and relevant learning (no presentation slides), and is backed up with realistic scenarios. The course reflects the ‘Survive’ way of teaching – where the learning is as real as possible!

This course has been designed specifically for outdoor leaders, educators, instructors, rangers, facilitators, therapists and students …Anyone who spends time in outdoor and/or natural environments!

The next Remote & Wilderness First Aid Course being offered by Survive First Aid in SA is coming up from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th (Remote – 3 days) or to Thursday 17th July (Wilderness – 4 days). 

These courses are fantastic hands-on first responder learning opportunities for anyone who works or plays in outdoor environments and where access to definitive health care (medical clinic or hospital) is more than an hour away once the incident occurs.

Further course information can be found at survivefirstaid.com.au/courses
or you can book onto specific SA-based courses.

Discounts of $100 are available to full-time students (16 years +) off the listed course fee.

Private courses are also available on demand, and another public course is already locked in from Monday 8th – Thursday 11th December.

Saturday 21 June 2025
Black Hill Conservation Park
Choose from two sessions:
9am to 12pm, or
1pm to 4pm

Join a Walking SA Bushwalk Guide and NPWS Ranger for a bushwalking skills session in the Black Hill Conservation Park, on Kaurna country.

This 3-hour small group session is designed to improve your confidence to get a bit further out on our fabulous South Australian trails. It will include a 2+ hour hike on designated trails in the park, plus some time to relax in the bush and have a chat about:

• How to plan and be well prepared for a hike
• How to stay comfortable while walking
• Equipment to take with you
• Navigation and map resources
• What to do in an emergency
• Rules and guidelines about walking in parks
• The principles of Leave No Trace
• Walking SA
• Bushwalking Leadership South Australia
• National Parks and Wildlife Service SA

Fitness requirements: A moderate level of fitness is required to complete this hike. The route is on grade 3 trails and includes some uneven surfaces with a big slow ascent before a gentler descent. The trail is 6kms, including 340m of ascent.

You will need to complete the Medical Form to participate in this event, visit https://www.walkingsa.org.au/medical

This event is proudly supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia as part of the Park of the Month.

Win one of 3 Weekend Warrior Hike Food Bundles from SPhiker – all the food for your overnight walk, sorted!

• 1st prize
  Double Weekend Warrior Hike food Bundle for 2
  Value: $115
• 2nd prize
  XL Weekend Warrior Hike food Bundle
  for the big eater
  Value: $94
• 3rd prize
  Single Weekend Warrior Hike food Bundle
  just right for one!
  Value: $70

For a chance to win simply join as a Member of Walking SA or be a current Member of Walking SA and fill in the competition entry below.

Fuel your next adventure with the Weekend Warrior Bundle – the perfect pack for short hikes, weekend escapes, or emergency food prep. This bundle includes a carefully selected mix of nutritious, lightweight, and delicious meals and snacks to keep you going wherever you roam. A great way to try our Australian Hiking Food as we have made it easy to try a great selection in one easy package. All items are vegan, gluten-free, and shelf-stable, (Patties are Wheat free only) making this a convenient, no-fuss option for your outdoor lifestyle, and you can of course get it in all three sizes.

Total average weight per pack:

• Single 780g
• XL Single 960g
• Double 1140g

Try SPhiker’s dehydrated hike food today.

Prizes drawn 2pm Thursday 26th June 2025.

Enter Competition

Terms & Conditions

The competition is to win one of three Weekend Warrior Hike Food Bundles thanks to SPhiker.

To be eligible to win:

1. people entering the competition must be a financial Member of Walking SA, a membership which has not expired at the time of the draw. The email address used in competition entries is used to match to a Walking SA Membership with the same email address.
2. people must enter the competition using the form above, entering anytime from Monday 26th May 2025 until 2:00pm ACST Thursday 26th June 2025.

Employees, contractors and volunteers of Walking SA are not eligible to enter.

Prizes cannot be exchanged for another product. The prize is not redeemable for a voucher or cash.

Winners will be randomly selected by a Walking SA representative, and will be drawn at 2:00pm ACST Thursday 26th June 2025. Walking SA’s decision is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

Winners may be listed on social media. Winners will be contacted by phone and/or email. The winner will be sent the prize by email. Entrants agree to make their entries available for educational and statistical opportunities at the discretion of Walking SA. Entrants who win a prize also agree to make their entries available for marketing opportunities at the discretion of Walking SA.

The promoters are:

• Walking SA Inc, Level 1, The Joinery, 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Phone 0457 006 620. ABN 78 019 005 437.

Entry into this promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Discover walking and hiking opportunities at the WalkFest in Belair National Park. We’re bringing walking to all people and all communities with a range of guided walks and hikes and an expo of walking clubs, adventure and tourism providers and outdoor retailers. South Australia’s bushwalking clubs and Walking SA are coming together to promote walking opportunities with this unique day in Belair National Park.

This year’s theme, Connecting with Nature, continues our focus on access and equity to the outdoors for all and will include a special celebration of the milestone of 100 years of walking for South Australia’s oldest walking club, the WEA Ramblers.

• Expo of walking tours, walking destinations, outdoor retailers, walking clubs, free entry. 9am to 1pm.
• Join a guided hike where our guides will show you the natural bushland, woodlands and trails in the park. With walks ranging from easy to challenging, and from 45 mins to 3 hours, there are child friendly, pram friendly, dog friendly and Accessible walk options. Choose from one of 25 walks that depart the WalkFest site between 7:00am to 12noon. Secure a place on a specific guided walk by registering online from mid-March 2025, or just arrive on the day and choose a guided walk to join. BOOK YOUR WALK NOW!
• Discover what makes a walkable neighbourhood.
• Opening of the bushwalking season to celebrate the start of the South Australian bushwalking season. With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, hiking is an ideal outdoor activity.
• Bushwalking equipment and experience demonstration stage.
• Thanks to Scouts SA a rock climbing wall means more fun for the kids.
• Step through South Australia this April in the FREE online 10,000 Steps WalkFest Challenge! Track your steps each day and complete your journey for a chance to win a Garmin!*

Sunday 28 September 2025
9am to 1pm
Mt Bold Reservoir
Two walk options: Easy 4km pram and family friendly walk and Challenging 9km hike

Everybody is welcome to join Walking SA and SA Water to explore the unique Mt Bold Reservoir environment.

Choose from two free public walks:

• Easy 4km walk: flat, and scenic, on tracks and sealed road, includes visiting the dam wall. Toilets at start and enroute. Allow up to 2 hours to enjoy the experience.
• Challenging 9km walk: includes the easy route plus a challenging trail climb above the dam to a spectacular lookout, before eventually descending down a steep gradient back to the start. Toilets at start and on 2 other locations enroute. Allow 3 hours or so to complete this beautiful walk.

This Free Public Walk event is hosted by Walking SA in conjunction with SA Water (Reservoir Reserves).

To join this walk please register for a free ticket.

Sunday 8 September 2024
Scott Creek Conservation Park
Choose from two sessions:
9am to 12pm, or
1pm to 4pm

Join a Walking SA Experienced Leader for a bushwalking skills session in the nature of the less visited Scott Creek Conservation Park, on Kaurna country.

This 3-hour small group session is designed to improve your confidence to get a bit further out on our fabulous South Australian trails. It will include a 2+ hour hike on designated trails in the park, plus some time to relax in the bush and have a chat about:

• How to plan and be well prepared for a hike
• How to stay comfortable while walking
• Equipment should you take with you
• Navigation and map resources
• What to do in an emergency
• Rules and guidelines about walking in parks
• The principles of Leave No Trace
• Walking SA
• Bushwalking Leadership South Australia
• National Parks and Wildlife Service SA (NPWSSA)

You will need to complete the medical form to participate in this event.

This event is proudly supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia as part of the Park of the Month.

Enter the competition to win one of 8 Double Passes to see the movie THE WAY, MY WAY. To win simply join as a Supporter of Walking SA or be a current Supporter of Walking SA and fill in the competition entry below.

From writer and director Bill Bennett, THE WAY, MY WAY is the charming and captivating true story of a stubborn, self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the famed 800-kilomtere-long Camino de Santigo pilgrimage route through Spain. He doesn’t know why he’s going it…but one step at a time, it will change him and his outlook on life forever.

Based on Bill Bennett’s best-selling book of the same name, the film stars Chris Haywood, Jennifer Cluff, Pia Thunderbolt and Laura Lakshmi and is releasing in Australian cinemas on May 16.

Double your chances to win by inviting a friend to become a Supporter so they too can also enter the draw!

Prizes drawn 2pm Tuesday 14th May 2024.

Terms & Conditions

The competition is to win in-season tickets for the THE WAY, MY WAY film. There are 8 double pass tickets available. The tickets are a double pass digital admission valid from opening day May 16, 2024. The tickets are valid at most major cinemas and can be used at the chosen session of the ticket holder during the in-season screening period. Some other T&Cs apply including restrictions on use on discount days or ‘special’ screenings such as gold class.

To be eligible to win, people entering the competition must be a financial Supporter of Walking SA, which has not expired at the time of the draw.

To be eligible to win, people must enter the competition using the form above, entering anytime from Wednesday 24th April 2024 until 2:00pm ACST Tuesday 14th May 2024.

Employees, contractors and volunteers of Walking SA are not eligible to enter.

Join online as a Supporter prior to 2:00pm ACST Tuesday 14th May 2024 and you will be automatically entered into the draw twice. This includes any existing financially valid Supporters.

Prizes cannot be exchanged for another product. The prize is not redeemable for a voucher or cash.

Winners will be randomly selected by a Walking SA representative, and will be drawn at 2:00pm ACST Tuesday 14th May 2024. Walking SA’s decision is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

Winners may be listed on social media. Winners will be contacted by phone and/or email. The winner will be sent the prize by email. Entrants agree to make their entries available for educational and statistical opportunities at the discretion of Walking SA. Entrants who win a prize also agree to make their entries available for marketing opportunities at the discretion of Walking SA.

The promoters are:

• Walking SA Inc, Level 1, 155-159 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Phone 0457 006 620. ABN 78 019 005 437.

Entry into this promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

WalkFest 2024 was proudly brought to the South Australian community by Walking SA and our Principal Partner – National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

With the unrivalled splendour of the natural Belair National Park environment the crowd was wooed, wowed, and walking on a day of glorious weather.  An audience of more than 2,000 enjoyed the festival atmosphere.

The Walks Program had 23 walks including a children’s nature-based walk and talk, First Nations and all accessible walk experiences, and a range of length, difficulty, and immersive nature options.  Hosted walks were almost 100% subscribed.

With 37 stallholders, people were spoiled for choice with plenty of information, goods and giveaways to go around.  The free climbing wall had the kids entertained and the complimentary fruit and food vouchers kept their tummies full.  For the adults, they were torn between the sweet aroma of the morning coffee and unmistakeable call of frying onions from the BBQ.

If that wasn’t enough, a full stage program of over 20 different acts, saw the foot stomping sessions of the Argy Bargy Bush Band and the mesmerising didgeridoo playing of Robert Taylor, proud senior Kaurna man. All of that, and the official opening of the bushwalking season by the Member for Waite, Catherine Hutchesson MP.

As an annual iconic event, WalkFest remains a visual and immersive treat for the South Australian community.

See you next year!
Save the date of Sunday 6th April 2025.

Sunday 24 March 2024
Cleland National Park
Choose from two sessions:
8:30am to 11:30am, or
1pm to 4pm

Join a Walking SA Experienced Leader for a bushwalking skills session in the nature of Cleland Conservation Park, on Kaurna country.

This 3-hour small group session is designed to improve your confidence to get a bit further out on our fabulous South Australian trails. It will include a 2+ hour hike on designated trails in the park, plus some time to relax in the bush and have a chat about:

• How to plan and be well prepared for a hike
• How to stay comfortable while walking
• Equipment should you take with you
• Navigation and map resources
• What to do in an emergency
• Rules and guidelines about walking in parks
• The principles of Leave No Trace
• Walking SA
• Bushwalking Leadership South Australia

You will need to complete the medical form to participate in this event.

This event is proudly supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia as part of the March Park of the Month.

10am Sunday 25 February 2024
Myponga Reservoir
Two walk options: 4km and 8km

Everybody is welcome to join Walking SA and SA Water to explore the unique Myponga Reservoir environment. The free public walk will start at 10am with a short (4k) and a longer (8k) walk.

All walkers need to register so we can keep everyone updated if there is any change (ie due to a Fire Ban or extreme weather conditions etc.)

This Free Public Walk event is hosted by Walking SA in conjunction with SA Water – Reservoirs South Australia. The walk will commence at 10 am from the car park at the top of the track entered from Eatts Street, Myponga.

If you’re looking to explore other reservoirs we’ve recently updated trail entries on our website to include 24 trails across 8 reservoirs.

Join us on World Suicide Prevention Day for a walk at sunrise to remember those lost to suicide, raise awareness and show your support for suicide prevention.

We are honoured to have Professor Nicholas Procter joining us to open the event.

Enjoy a coffee and catch-up with friends in fresh air as we come together as a community and remember those we’ve lost.

When
Sunday 10 September 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Where
Pennington Gardens, North Adelaide near Adelaide Oval

Walking route
River Torrens, a loop around the river

The reasons for commemorating this day are beyond those that come obvious to us – that Sonder provides mental health and suicide prevention support to our community every day.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 44.

Beyond the tragic loss of the person, the impact of suicide deaths are felt by up to 135 people, including family members, work colleagues, friends, first responders at the time of death.

This year, we are participating in World Suicide Prevention Day to catch up and connect with each other.

We understand the importance of strengthening community, staying connected and showing each other that we are always here if in need of support.

Here’s what to expect

Watch the video above to find out more about how Sonder has commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day in the past.

This year we will be joined by more of the community as we have partnered with Walking SA and UniSA to extend the commemoration beyond Sonder staff.

The event will be opened by Professor Nicholas Procter, who will be sharing his research and recommendations on suicide prevention.

There will be a coffee van for your caffeine kick before, during or after the walk.

Walking SA will be hosting a stall at the starting point of the walk.

Sunday 15 October 2023
Black Hill Conservation Park
Choose from two sessions:
8:30am to 11:30am, or
1pm to 4pm

Join an experienced leader from Walking SA for a guided bushwalk & skills session in Black Hill Conservation Park on Kaurna country.

This 3-hour session will include a 2 hour hike in the park (including a section of the Adelaide100 trail) plus some time to relax in the bush and have a chat about:

• How to plan and be well prepared for a hike
• How to stay comfortable while walking
• Equipment should you take with you
• Navigation and map resources
• What to do in an emergency
• Rules and guidelines about walking in parks
• The principles of Leave No Trace
• Walking SA
• Bushwalking Leadership South Australia

This event is proudly supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia as part of the October’s – Park of the Month.