Walktober SA

With the last day of October brings our Walktober SA celebration of walking to an end. We've loved seeing the places you've been walking and...

Thanks to everyone who entered our competition for a chance to win a Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail experience thanks to Sealink, the winner of the...

The winners of our fourth and final week of the “view from my walk” photo competition, are: Instagram user @capturing_senses1 with his photo of their...

To walk, or to run? Turns out it doesn't matter, as long as your activity is aerobic - in that it raises your heart rate...

Are you looking for a way to build walking into your weekly schedule? Don't be put off by the name Parkrun, walkers are always welcome...

Walking can transform your life. Bill talks about how after suffering a stroke he felt pretty low, and to overcome how frustrated he felt he...

With daylight savings short after-work hikes are a great way to get out and experience nature and the sunshine. We’ve updated our previous list to...

With daylight savings short after-work walks are a great way to get out and experience the sunshine. We’ve updated our previous list to add 10...

The Government of South Australia's Active School Travel program Way2Go is joining in Walktober SA by supporting more families and children to walk to school....

Share your “view from my walk” photo using #walktoberSA for a chance to win a weekly prize throughout October. Take a walk in a nearby...

The winners of our third week of the “view from my walk” photo competition, are: Facebook user Julia Patten with her photo of hiking Waterfall Gully...

Regular physical activity is a good way to help prevent or manage mild anxiety and depression. Keeping active can help you stay physically fit and...

Amelia writes of her family’s tradition of walking the Heysen Trail as a child - she was very much relunctant to do this, prefering to...

Walking transforms lives. Psychologist Kylie Agnew talks about her work with Operation Flinders using adventure activities for therapeutic populations. She saw people experience positive transformation...

Share your “view from my walk” photo using #walktoberSA for a chance to win a weekly prize throughout October. Take a walk in a nearby...

The winner of our second week of the “view from my walk” photo competition, is Instagram user thehikinglibrarian with a photo of her daughter and...

Living a healthy lifestyle through joining a Heart Foundation Walking group and good nutrition: one man's story of life with diabetes and rehabilitation.

In its third year, last night's annual awards at The Jade in Flinders St recognised sustained and outstanding contribution to walking at all levels throughout...

Want to improve your mental health? Go for a walk. People who exercise have 43% fewer days of poor mental health.

As part of WalktoberSA – a celebration of walking throughout October – we’re bringing you a chance to win a 3 day experience on the...

The winners of our first week of the “view from my walk” photo competition are, thanks to ioMerino two people have each won a $50...

Share your “view from my walk” photo using #walktoberSA for a chance to win a weekly prize throughout October. Take a walk in a nearby...

Bob Ueckert walked from 160kg to one million steps, finding a new lease on life through walking. Any walking is better than none at all,...

Walking faster may lead to a longer, healthier life. To improve your health you’ve got to huff and puff and step up the pace until...

Feeling stressed out? Go for a walk. The positive effects of a single exposure to nature make us feel happier for up to 7 hours....

Explore some walking trails for see some of this Spring's native wildflowers or other flowers. We've listed some walking trails near Adelaide in the Adelaide...

Walking can improve your physical health and social connections. Bernie Victory talks about how getting involved in a charity walk led to losing weight, feeling...

Share your “view from my walk” photo using #walktoberSA for a chance to win a weekly prize throughout October. Take a walk in a nearby...

Shepherds Hill Recreation Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for May 2017. There are three great hikes in the park, and another good one that extends outside of the park into the adjacent Watiparinga Reserve walking to the old railway tunnel and viaduct.

We’ve shortlisted some of the best hikes to take in views from lookouts. Hikes are a great way to grab some nature time, and lookouts are a great opportunity to pause and take life in.

There's plenty of short hikes that are great for kids under 7, with opportunities to explore nature and see wildlife.

Adelaide and South Australia has many walking trails and hiking paths that are accessible to prams, strollers and people with mobility issues, including wheelchairs. We've outlined some of the best ones. As most of the walks are suitable for prams and wheelchairs, they can also be great for children to ride their bikes along with their walking parents. We've broken the list down into 3 sections: Adelaide Metro Area (29 walks), Bush Walks (13 hikes), and Regional South Australia (8 walks).

Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for September 2018. View 16 great hikes and trails in the park.

With daylight savings short after-work walks are a great way to get out and experience the sunshine. We’ve updated our previous list to add 10 more walks, showcasing 30 short walks around Adelaide along rivers, the coast and metropolitan parks. All are an hour or two, or up to three hours.

With daylight savings short after-work hikes are a great way to get out and experience nature and the sunshine. We’ve updated our previous list to add 20 more hikes, showcasing 45 short hikes which are close to Adelaide. All are an hour or two, up to three hours.

The Heysen Trail stretches 1,200km from Cape Jervis to the Flinders Ranges. We've listed some of the great short hikes you can walk along the Heysen Trail, ranging from a few hours to a full day.

Explore some walking trails for see some of this Spring's native wildflowers or other flowers. We've listed some walking trails near Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills, and in parks and reserves on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

There are some great trails and areas for children to explore on foot. We've shortlisted 12, suitable for children of different ages.

Warmer days don't necessarily mean there are no opportunities for walking. Why not try one of these seven shorter hikes, and start off early in the morning.

Belair National Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for October 2018. The park is close to Adelaide, nestled in the foothills. There are 8 hiking trails in the park, and another 2 hiking trails that pass through the park. The trails vary from Easy Walks to Hard Hikes. A couple of the Easy Walks are suitable for people of all abilities, including for wheelchair access, for those with mobility issues and for prams. The trails are of a high standard and are well marked.

Flinders Chase National Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for October 2017. Experience the rugged wilderness with its iconic landmarks such as the world-famous Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Enjoy the park and its diverse wildlife on the network of walking trails. Trek the five day Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail on assisted day walks or camping out along the way. We've outlined 19 hikes and trails in the two parks

South Australia has many great hikes to undertake multi-day hikes on and camp out along the way, we've listed some great 2-3 day treks and 5 day treks below. Spend your days hiking and watch the sunset, sleeping in a tent and waking up to a chorus of birdlife on some of these spectacular hikes.

The many parks of Kangaroo Island are the National Parks SA Park of the Month for July 2018. Kangaroo Island offers a variety of hikes and trails to explore the landscape and abundant wildlife. Across Kangaroo Island there are 7 national parks and conservation areas that have 29 walking trails: Flinders Chase National Park and […]

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara - is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for November 2017. The Adelaide Shorebirds Festival is celebrating this Park of the Month throughout November. You can also see some of the birds on some of the walking trails in the park, we've outlined 5 walks and trails to see some of the shorebirds and experience the unique coastal habitats.

Hiking up to the summit of a mountain can be a rewarding experience. On the walk up you might wonder why you undertook such an adventure, but often reaching the summit is exhilarating. We've outlined 14 of the best summit hikes in SA.

The park has recently been upgraded, with upgraded trails, a nature play area, upgraded picnic areas and a new camping area. Explore 13 hikes in the park, from wheelchair accessible trails to half day hikes.

Although so many bushwalks are best accessed by car, there are plenty of great hikes accessible by Adelaide Metro bus and train. Here's a list of 10 hikes.

Explore 4 shared-use trails in Kuitpo Forest and 2 walking trails in the adjacent Kyeema Conservation Park. Kuitpo Forest is 60% plantation pine forest, with the rest native scrub. In the adjacent Kyeema Conservation Park there is dense natural scrub.

There are loads of great hikes around South Australia for kids aged 7 to 12, with opportunities to explore rock formations, big trees, caves, creeks, waterfalls and see wildlife. We've listed some of the best ones.

Deep Creek Conservation Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for March 2018. The park is has an extensive network of trails for hiking, camping in five campgrounds and views of the spectacular scenery of Backstairs Passage, Kangaroo Island and the rugged Deep Creek valley. We’ve outlined some of the best hikes […]

Anstey Hill Recreation Park is National Parks SA’s Park of the Month for March. The park has recently been upgraded as part of a $10.4m plan to upgrade and develop more walking and cycling trails, public toilets, barbecue and picnic areas, and playgrounds in national parks close to the Adelaide metropolitan area. There are now […]

The History Festival is being celebrated throughout May. It promotes South Australia's wonderful places, stories and collections through a range of hundreds of history-related activities. Walking on a self-guided or guided tour of one of our historic towns or neighbourhoods is a great way to experience these places and stories. We've compiled a list of the best historical walks, just grab a brochure, map, or app to get started on your walk.

Mount Remarkable National Park is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for June 2017. The park has three focus areas from where you can start some great hikes and trails: Mambray Creek, Alligator Gorge and Melrose.

Go for a hike is a great way to see wildlife in their native environment. We've outlined some of the best hikes to see different wildlife.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby city and suburbs by venturing into Sturt Gorge. There are 19 marked trails in the park and Craigburn Farm Shared Trails network, with another half dozen in the adjacent Mitcham Trail Network (Zone 4, Blackwood Hill Reserve). Most of these trails are linear or return trails, but we've outlined two of the trails and four walking loop routes.

Innes National Park - is the National Parks SA Park of the Month for December 2017. We've outlined 8 walks and trails to experience the park. The park is a great destination for camping, fishing and short walks to coastal lookouts.

South Australia is a dry place, but there are still plenty of waterfalls. We've listed some of the best ones to access on hikes.

We know that having a dog encourages you to walk more, and that there are numerous health benefits to dog walking. We've short listed the best walks in Adelaide to walk your dog.

The well-known and popular Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty summit hike is good, but there are 7 other ways to hike up to the summit of Mt Lofty, outlined below. Some are gentler, some just as steep. Expect to see less people but more koalas and kangaroos.

Now that daylight savings has started, short after-work bushwalks are a good evening activity. We've compiled a list of short hikes which are close to Adelaide.