Hiking
Park of the Month: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Yorke PeninsulaSouth 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.
Nature Walk Challenge
For the month of March, join thousands of Australians across the country, as they embark on the Nature Walk Challenge 2024.
Adelaide Hills Twilight 4hr Rogaine
Adelaide HillsSeas the day and come along to have a swell of a time at the 4-hour Twilight Rogaine in the Noarlunga region! This event will require nautical navigation skills as competitors will search for checkpoints along the Noarlunga coastline, Onkaparinga River Recreation Park and perhaps even in low level ocean water.
Aus 3 Day National Orienteering Carnival
Murray River Lakes & CoorongFour days of challenging orienteering: NOL, WRE, Sledge, and more – a chance to test your skills in diverse and demanding terrain set against the glorious backdrop of the historic Adelaide Hills and Murraylands.
WalkFest (inc The Hiking Expo)
Adelaide HillsAn expo to celebrate the start of the South Australian bushwalking season. With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, hiking is an ideal outdoor activity. South Australia’s bushwalking clubs and Walking SA are coming together to celebrate the occasion with a unique day in Belair National Park.
Velogaine
Fleurieu Peninsula
JLF Trek
Fleurieu PeninsulaThe JLF Trek is an endurance event designed to challenge you physically and mentally. A medium to high level of fitness is required but with the right preparation and attitude you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve. Whether you complete the full two-day event or a shorter section, this weekend will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world. Taking place through the beautiful Kuitpo Forest and stunning Fleurieu Peninsula countryside.
Pioneer Womens Trail
Adelaide HillsThe Pioneer Women’s Trail was rediscovered by members of the Hahndorf and Burnside Branches of the National Trust, and Walking SA in 1980. The annual Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk retraces the steps of the women and girls from Hahndorf to Beaumont House. Our walk of 26km ends there, but they would have continued for another 9km into central Adelaide. Since the event started in 2009 many hundreds of women, men and children have followed in their footsteps.
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!
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!
Rogaining State Championships
Flinders Ranges & Outback
TRSA On the Trails Race 3: Mt Crawford
BarossaWelcome to the traditional lands of the northern Peramangk people known as the Tarrawata. Mount Crawford Forest is managed for sustainable wood production, while also providing for native flora and fauna conservation.
Coastrek
Fleurieu PeninsulaCoastrek is Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and our Fleurieu Peninsula location is our friendliest. Chosen for its beauty, historic significance and proximity to world-class wineries, the Fleurieu Peninsula route journey’s along some of the lushest and most striking coastal trails in the world.
TRSA On the Trails Race 4: Sturt Gorge
Adelaide HillsThis course will take you back to your childhood. Back to the days of climbing trees, splashing in creeks and playing hide and seek in the bush.
Onka Six (Rogaine)
Fleurieu PeninsulaIf you haven’t yet seen the Onkaparinga Gorge, now is the time! It is an extremely picturesque area, in part reminiscent of the Flinders Ranges with its folded rocks and gorgeous gum trees. There will be carpets of wildflowers to ooh and aah over, the river is stunning for those who venture down to the water, and there are even multiple waterholes to swim in if the navigation gets too hard… (or maybe that’s part of the navigation…)
Nature Festival
With over three hundred events for all ages, the Nature Festival is back again and full of creative ways to connect with nature and each other.
Step into Spring (Walktober)
Adelaide HillsThroughout October we're celebrating walking with Step into Spring.
October is ideal for walking – the temperatures are mild and the evenings are getting longer. There is no shortage of events and opportunities to be active and enjoy the outdoors.
TRSA On the Trails Race 5: Mt Bold
Adelaide HillsRun around the beautiful Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve and enjoy the tranquility, scenery and local wildlife. You’ll travel through stringybark and manna gum woodlands, swamps and creeks.