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.
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Walks Adelaide CBD1. Flamboyance Tours | Adelaide Walking Tours
Guided city walks through the Adelaide CBD if you want local knowledge without doing the planning yourself.
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Parks Brighton2. Hallett Cove Conservation Park
A coastal park with walking trails through native bushland near the beach, combining parkland and ocean views.
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Walks Burnside3. Mount Osmond Lookout
A hilltop spot in Burnside with views across Adelaide, accessible as a walking destination.
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Beaches Semaphore4. Semaphore Jetty
A seaside jetty offering a straightforward walk out over the water at the beach.
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Beaches Adelaide CBD5. Semaphore South Beach
A beach area in Adelaide's western suburbs suitable for casual beachside walking.
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Walks Adelaide CBD6. 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.
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Walks Prospect7. Adelaide Veterinary Walk In Clinic
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Markets Henley Beach8. Henley Beach Jetty
A coastal walk and viewing point at Henley Beach, providing beach access and ocean views.
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Markets Glenelg9. Glenelg Jetty
A well-known Glenelg beach jetty for seaside walking and time by the water.
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Beaches Brighton10. Brighton Jetty
A jetty walk at Brighton Beach, handy if you're already in the southern beach suburbs.
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Parks Burnside11. Michael Perry Botanic Reserve
A botanical reserve with walking paths through planted gardens, suitable for a quieter walk in Burnside.
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Parks Norwood12. Mount Osmond Reserve
A reserve with walking trails in Norwood, offering parkland walking close to the inner suburbs.
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At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
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| Flamboyance Tours | Adelaide Walking Tours | 67/100 | 5.0(298) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Hallett Cove Conservation Park | 67/100 | 4.8(739) | — | Brighton | — |
| Mount Osmond Lookout | 65/100 | 4.8(347) | — | Burnside | — |
| Semaphore Jetty | 65/100 | 4.7(517) | — | Semaphore | — |
| Semaphore South Beach | 65/100 | 4.7(561) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Radelaide Tours - Adelaide Walking and Food Tours | 64/100 | 5.0(134) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Adelaide Veterinary Walk In Clinic | 63/100 | 5.0(113) | — | Prospect | — |
| Henley Beach Jetty | 63/100 | 4.7(1,824) | — | Henley Beach | — |
| Glenelg Jetty | 63/100 | 4.7(342) | — | Glenelg | — |
| Brighton Jetty | 63/100 | 4.7(2,111) | — | Brighton | — |
| Michael Perry Botanic Reserve | 62/100 | 4.7(203) | — | Burnside | — |
| Mount Osmond Reserve | 62/100 | 4.8(151) | — | Norwood | — |
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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