The Adelaide100^®

A loop walking trail of over 100km that takes in the coast, waterways and hills of the capital city of South Australia.

The Adelaide100^® is a trail that is being built and marked. We anticipate the trail will be completed mid-year 2021.

September 2020 update: 33% of the trail markers and trail has now been installed. Subscribe for section launch updates.

Map of Adelaide100^® trail

The Adelaide100^® is a 100km circuit walk that traverses the city and the suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. It can be started from any point along the circuit, and spans from the beautiful coastline, through the CBD and suburbs, and into the Adelaide Hills. The circuit utilises existing trails, accommodation, and services.

Attractive and enjoyable walking environments are the foundation of healthy communities. The Adelaide100^® will enable more people to walk more often.

The coast section of the Adelaide100® trail the Coast Park Path along Adelaide’s metropolian coastline.

The river section of the Adelaide100® trail follows the peaceful linear park along the River Torrens.

The hills section of the Adelaide100® trail follows a variety of unique bush trails through the Adelaide Hills, including secluded parks and quiet forests.

The Adelaide Hills section of the Adelaide100® trail follows trails and tracks through bushland.

The Adelaide100® trail uses existing parks and reserves like Belair National Park.

Key features of the Adelaide100^® project

The trail is close to our city and suburbs

The trail circumnavigates the city of Adelaide, through metropolitan Adelaide and through the Adelaide Hills.
Diversity of terrain
- The coast, following Adelaide’s beautiful beaches
- The River Torrens, following the peaceful green of linear park
- The Adelaide Hills, following a variety of unique bush trails with majestic views over the city and coast
- The metropolitan suburbs including parks and linear reserves through the foothills
Uses existing trails with new small connecting sections

The trail links up existing trails with new short connection sections.
Tourism

Many unique tourist points are traversed along the trail, including the summit of Mount Lofty, Cleland Conservation Park, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide’s beaches, Adelaide Hills wineries, unique indigenous locations and historic points.

Easy to access

Easily accessed from the airport, CBD, public transport and major attractions.
Flexibility

The trail can be completed over a 5 or 6 day continuous period or completed in sections at different times.
Economic boost

Local businesses, including accommodation, cafes/restaurants and other services will benefit from the tourism uplift along the trail.
Wide-ranging appeal

Walkers of many differing levels of fitness can access the varied sections of the trail, from the flat of the coastal trail, the gentle slope of the linear park along the river and the slightly steeper bush trails through the Adelaide Hills.
The use of the trail is free

The trail uses existing public parks and reserves.