Walking events for the end of October – WalktoberSA
Walking events for the end of October – WalktoberSA
Posted on by Walking SA
October is WalktoberSA – we’re celebrating walking throughout South Australia.
There are plenty of walking events to join in, here are some great events to get out this weekend to enjoy walking:
Sun 29/10: Walk in the Vines
Healthy Active Lifestyles Onkaparinga (HALO) invites you to a morning of FREE fun and physical activity by participating in walk in the vines. Enjoy the beautiful Coast to Vines Rail Trail in McLaren Vale wine region and celebrate Walktober.
– 4km or 6km (allow 1 to 2 hours depending on distance) – Level of difficulty: Easy
Sun 29/10: Belair National Park by Friends of the Heysen Trail
A pleasant loop walk through and around the Park, up and down a few hills, on and off track and mostly away from the more popular trails in the Park. Hosted by the Friends of the Heysen Trail. Walk fee $8, u18 $1.
Throughout October: Heart Foundation Walking Groups
With many groups throughout SA, at different times and locations, this is a fun, social and easy way to get active. Join Australia’s largest network of free community-based walking groups, with walks from 30 minutes to several hours. Groups for all sorts of people, paces and places: over-50s, parents and prams, workplaces, cultural groups and more. Beginners welcome. Find walking groups close to you by entering your postcode into the Find a Walk search.
Last minute opportunity! Oct 31 to Nov 6: Conquer KI Wilderness Trek
Arthritis SA has one last minute vacancy on its amazing 7 day kangaroo island Wilderness trek. The walk is fully catered with tent sleeping on 4 nights and hotel accommodation. No fund raising required. Normally $2,500 all inclusive – available for $1,500.
The remote and spectacular new Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail will be traversed by a small band of people to draw attention to arthritis and raise money for research into treatments.