Ghost Mushroom Lane
Limestone CoastThe best place to find ghost mushrooms in South Australia is in Glencoe Forest near Mount Gambier. Forestry SA opens Ghost Mushroom Lane to visitors during May and June every year, and you’ll need to purchase an access pass to visit.
Park of the Month: Murray River National Park
Adelaide HillsSouth Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Service has an awesome 'Park of the Month' program with a bunch of events every month, based in a specific park (or parks!). Events and activities for each month are not released until close to the month.
Swim with Giant Cuttlefish
Eyre PeninsulaEvery winter thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish congregate in SA. They are expert colour-changers and masters of camouflage, and can change shape and texture to look like rocks, sand or seaweed – a spectacular sight to see. Giant Australian cuttlefish congregate off the coast of Whyalla in South Australia, along a 10 km stretch of the Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park. Cuttlefish numbers usually increase throughout May and peak in June and July when the breeding season is in full swing.
Total Recon 24hr Adventure Race
Murray River Lakes & CoorongMMI is proud to announce Total Recons inclusion as part of the Adventure Racing World Series. Making up one of the Oceania Regions legs, Total Recon joins a fixture of incredible Oceania Regional races that will provide teams the opportunity to accumulate championship points.
Barossa Marathon
BarossaThe Chateau Tanunda Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’.
Park of the Month: Para Wirra Conservation Park
Adelaide HillsSouth Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Service has an awesome 'Park of the Month' program with a bunch of events every month, based in a specific park (or parks!). Events and activities for each month are not released until close to the month.
Winter Whale Fest
Fleurieu PeninsulaA month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
TRSA On the Trails Race 1: Kuitpo
Fleurieu PeninsulaTravel through the ancient lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples in Kuitpo Forest, near Meadows in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Fat Tyre Festival
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for four days of mountain biking, food, music and entertainment, all enjoyed in the fresh air and under the gaze of the beautiful Mt Remarkable.
Gravity Enduro Round 2
Gravity Enduro South Australia (GESA) is dedicated to bringing gravity enduro mountain biking to Adelaide and its surrounding areas. We like to keep things simple and fun. You can come out to vie for the top step on the podium or you can keep things more casual and have a fun day out on the bike.
The GREAT Kanku-Breakaways Bolt
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe Great Kanku‑Breakaways Marathon and Fun Run is held in the magnificent Kanku–Breakaways Conservation Park, 30kms north of Coober Pedy, in outback South Australia. The event is now held wholly in the conservation park, a registered Aboriginal heritage site. It winds through the spectacular coloured hills, along the dog fence and back to the lookouts.
Adventure Trek
Murray River Lakes & CoorongDiscover the Unseen The Lavender Trail isn't just a walk in the park; it's a stroll through nature's VIP section. Prepare to be awestruck as you uncover hidden wonders and maybe a few rogue possums plotting world domination. Adventure-Trek Murray River: where even the trail has tales!
Tower Trail Run
Limestone CoastSet on the mountainside overlooking the city, and on the edge of the picturesque Valley Lakes precinct, the course winds it’s way around some of the regions most scenic locations. Taking in the sights of the Blue Lake and visiting Leg Of Mutton Lake trails, this course has you circling the craters of dormant volcanos and running into, and through, others.
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Fleurieu PeninsulaThe Ocean Film Festival World Tour includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as ocean adventure and exploration, the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers.
Granite Island Run
Fleurieu PeninsulaJoin us to run one of South Australia’s most iconic landmarks – Granite Island at Victor Harbor. The Granite Island Run courses will challenge runners of all levels with the new causeway, tram lines, gravel trails and some short sharp climbs to negotiate, but you will be rewarded with million dollar views across our spectacular south coast.
Pichi Richi Marathon
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe 40th Pichi Richi Marathon takes place from Port Augusta to Quorn through the majestic Pichi Richi pass.
ATR Winter Run
Adelaide HillsThe event will start and finish at the Norton Summit Primary School and runners will make their way towards Morialta Conservation Park, one of the most scenic parks in all of Adelaide!
Ultra Adelaide
Adelaide HillsUltra Adelaide tackles the Heysen Trail from Kuitpo, North through the hamlets of the Hills, to Mount Lofty and beyond through Brown Hill and Morialta before following the Torrens River down to the finish at the heart of Adelaide.
TRSA On the Trails Race 2: Mt Misery
Adelaide HillsGet ready for some epic trail near Cudlee Creek, through beautiful bushland and over decent hills. As you’re hauling your way up the “Gongshow” – so named by previous race director Claire Simms – be secure in the knowledge that you are on a character building, proper climb!