Hiking in Adelaide

Hiking in Adelaide acquires a new dimension altogether with the traveler obtaining ample scope to explore the countryside as well as acquaint themselves with the culture and heritage of the society of Adelaide. You can choose any of the local trails either in the rural or wilderness areas. The banks of the River Torrens are a good place for a jog, to begin with. The fit and the adventurous might want to tackle the Heysen Trail, which is a spectacular 1600 km or 992 mile walk through bush, farmland, and rugged hill terrain that begins 80 km or 50 miles south of Adelaide and stretches into the Flinders Range through the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley.

Another trail of hiking in Adelaide is by way of the Fleurieu Peninsula, located 20 miles south of Adelaide. There are the wineries, beaches and 940 miles of hiking space. One of the eminent locations is the Mc Laren Vale with more than 50 wineries. For hiking, you can go for strolling along the beach or try out some of the local wines - the Fleurieu Peninsula is a great destination for hiking in Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia's most picturesque swimming and fishing beaches, walking trails and wine regions, the Fleurieu Peninsula is a most sought-after spot by hikers.

Located adjacent to the River Torrens, the city of Adelaide has been transformed into a beauty with the weir system being installed. The result is a beautiful recreational lake. The banks feature cycling paths and walking tracks. This enables hikers to ride or walk from the North Eastern Suburbs all the way up to the Henley Beach. The seaside region of Victor Harbor offers the traveler with opportunities of surfing, swimming, fishing, whale-watching and many other activities apart from hiking between June and September each year.