Walking in the City
Walking in the City
297,900 metres of footpath
Within the CBD
Over 30 trails
To try within the CBD
Over 760 hectares
Of park lands to explore
Try just 10 minutes
For added wellbeing
The City of Adelaide was designed with enjoyment in mind.
Colonel William Light's vision of a grid with large public squares, wide streets and an encircling belt of Park Lands, makes Adelaide the perfect spot to explore by foot.
Adelaide's grid pattern makes it easy to navigate and its compactness makes walking a great way to get around and explore the city.
South Terrace to North Terrace is about a 20-minute stroll and East Terrace to West Terrace can be walked in less than 30 minutes.
Along the way there are plenty of sights to stop and see.
Walking is not only good for individual wellbeing, but for whole community wellbeing too!
Did you know...
- Australian guidelines recommend adults (18-64 years old) do at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week but in SA only 65% are?
- Try fitting even short, 10 minute walks in your day, to start to feel healthier and happier, live longer and with a higher quality of life!
- Perhaps aim to boost your walk benefits by carrying some weight; walking with your shopping will increase fitness and strength benefits.
So get out there and discover how you can walk more!
Trails to try
Walking events coming up
- World Walking Day – national annual event
- Walk to Work Day – national annual event
- National Walk Safely to School Day - national annual event - next occurrence: Friday 19 May 2023
- Walktober – Walking SA
- South Australia's 2022 Billion Steps Challenge – Wellbeing SA
- Parkwalk at Parkrun – Parkrun
- Other events and trails – Walking SA
Other resources
- Walk yourself happy – SA Health
- The 10 best hikes with a view in South Australia – South Australian Tourism Commission
- South Australian Trails – Trails SA
- Bushwalking – National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
- Walking strategy – Wellbeing SA
- A walk can work wonders – Wellbeing SA
- Moving about the city: etiquette for city travelling – City of Adelaide
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