12 Great Walks and Walking Spots Around Adelaide
Adelaide offers plenty of options for walkers, from guided city tours to coastal jetties and bushland reserves. Whether you're after a structured experience or an independent stroll, here are some worthwhile spots to explore on foot across the city and its beaches.
1Walks Adelaide CBD1. Flamboyance Tours | Adelaide Walking Tours
Guided city walks through the Adelaide CBD if you want local knowledge without doing the planning yourself.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue5.0(298)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
2Parks Brighton2. Hallett Cove Conservation Park
A coastal park with walking trails through native bushland near the beach, combining parkland and ocean views.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.8(739)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
3Walks Burnside3. Mount Osmond Lookout
A hilltop spot in Burnside with views across Adelaide, accessible as a walking destination.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.8(347)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Beaches Semaphore4. Semaphore Jetty
A seaside jetty offering a straightforward walk out over the water at the beach.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.7(517)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Beaches Adelaide CBD5. Semaphore South Beach
A beach area in Adelaide's western suburbs suitable for casual beachside walking.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.7(561)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look- 6Walks Adelaide CBD
6. Radelaide Tours - Adelaide Walking and Food Tours
Walking tours in Adelaide CBD that combine sightseeing with food stops, useful if you want to combine exercise with eating out.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue5.0(134)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look 
7Walks Prospect7. Adelaide Veterinary Walk In Clinic
Open late (after 10pm)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue5.0(113)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Markets Henley Beach8. Henley Beach Jetty
A coastal walk and viewing point at Henley Beach, providing beach access and ocean views.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.7(1,824)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Markets Glenelg9. Glenelg Jetty
A well-known Glenelg beach jetty for seaside walking and time by the water.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.7(342)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Beaches Brighton10. Brighton Jetty
A jetty walk at Brighton Beach, handy if you're already in the southern beach suburbs.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.7(2,111)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Parks Burnside11. Michael Perry Botanic Reserve
A botanical reserve with walking paths through planted gardens, suitable for a quieter walk in Burnside.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.7(203)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Parks Norwood12. Mount Osmond Reserve
A reserve with walking trails in Norwood, offering parkland walking close to the inner suburbs.
Open late (after 10pm)Opens early (before 7am)Open SundaysView venue4.8(151)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamboyance Tours | Adelaide Walking Tours | 67/100 | 5.0(298) | — | Adelaide CBD | Open 7 days |
| Hallett Cove Conservation Park | 67/100 | 4.8(739) | — | Brighton | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Mount Osmond Lookout | 65/100 | 4.8(347) | — | Burnside | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Semaphore Jetty | 65/100 | 4.7(517) | — | Semaphore | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Semaphore South Beach | 65/100 | 4.7(561) | — | Adelaide CBD | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Radelaide Tours - Adelaide Walking and Food Tours | 64/100 | 5.0(134) | — | Adelaide CBD | Open 7 days |
| Adelaide Veterinary Walk In Clinic | 63/100 | 5.0(113) | — | Prospect | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Henley Beach Jetty | 63/100 | 4.7(1,824) | — | Henley Beach | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Glenelg Jetty | 63/100 | 4.7(342) | — | Glenelg | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Brighton Jetty | 63/100 | 4.7(2,111) | — | Brighton | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Michael Perry Botanic Reserve | 62/100 | 4.7(203) | — | Burnside | Opens early (before 7am) |
| Mount Osmond Reserve | 62/100 | 4.8(151) | — | Norwood | Open late (after 10pm) |
Frequently asked questions
Are there guided walking tours in Adelaide CBD?+
Yes. Both Flamboyance Tours and Radelaide Tours offer guided walks through Adelaide's city centre. Radelaide also combines walking with food stops.
Where can I walk in parkland rather than on streets?+
Mount Osmond Reserve (Norwood), Michael Perry Botanic Reserve (Burnside), and Hallett Cove Conservation Park (Brighton) all offer walking trails through parks and reserves.
Which walks involve the beach or ocean?+
The jetties at Semaphore, Henley Beach, Glenelg, and Brighton all offer walks over or along the water. Hallett Cove Conservation Park near Brighton also combines bushland walking with coastal scenery, and Semaphore South Beach offers beachside walking.
Are any of these walks in the inner suburbs?+
Mount Osmond Lookout and Mount Osmond Reserve are in Burnside and Norwood respectively. Michael Perry Botanic Reserve is also in Burnside. Flamboyance Tours and Radelaide Tours operate from the Adelaide CBD.
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