Cool Wayfinding Tool

City of Adelaide's Cool Wayfinding Tool is an online map that helps people find the most comfortable walking routes in the city on hot summer days.

It uses heat maps and route analysis to suggest the coolest paths to get you to your destination.

The model considers relative variations in heat, tree canopy, greenspace, water, street furniture that is validated using the City of Adelaide's Microclimate sensors and Landsat thermal imagery. For convenience in planning your route the locations of nearby public seating and drinking fountains have been included.

Thermal Imagery is also available to visualise the relative average heat difference across the city, to show the cooler areas on an average day.

Plan your trip

Set your journey by selecting start and destination points on the map.

You can:

• Search for addresses - type any Adelaide address, landmark, or point of interest in the search boxes
• Drop pins on the map - click anywhere on the map to set your destination marker
• Drag markers - move the A (start) and B (destination) markers by dragging them to fine-tune your route
• Use your location - tap the location button in the top right to see your current position

Layer Management

Customise your map view by toggling the visibility of the layers.

• Layers include:
• Water fountain location
• Bench seat location
• Thermal Imagery

Route Preference

Select the route type that best matches your priorities: Coolest Route may take slightly longer but provides better thermal comfort, while the Quickest Route prioritises speed over comfort.

Route Summary

Once your route is calculated, you'll see key information to help plan your journey

• Duration: Estimated walking time at average pace (5 km/h)
• Distance: Total walking distance in metres or kilometres
• Average Temperature: Expected average temperature along your route on a typical summer day
• Canopy Coverage: Percentage of your route with overhead tree cover

This visualisation is for information and communication purposes only. While care is taken to ensure the information is accurate and reliable, the City of Adelaide cannot guarantee this. Content may not be free from errors, omissions or inconsistencies. It is recommended that users exercise care with its use. City of Adelaide takes no responsibility for inaccurate information and does not accept any liability whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss, damage or injury suffered as a result of reliance on this information.