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:
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Sun 29/10: Walk in the VinesHealthy 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)
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Sun 29/10: Trailblazer by the Sea
A coastal walk or run (5km, 8km, 28km or 50km) from Semaphore to Hallett Cove. All abilities and ages welcome. Teams or individuals.
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Sun 29/10: Onkaparinga River National Park by Friends of the Heysen Trail
Explore the Nature Trail and new ridge walk Punchbowl Link Trail out to the Lookout, hosted by the Friends of the Heysen Trail. Walk fee $8, u18 $1.
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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.
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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.
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Last minute opportunity!
Oct 31 to Nov 6: Conquer KI Wilderness TrekArthritis 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.
Contact Julie Black, CEO, Arthritis SA: julie.black@arthritissa.org.au
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.
