Section 1A: Kingston Park to Majors Road
The Adelaide100® trail in this section starts at the beach at Kingston Park, beneath the Tjilbruke Monument. The trail ascends from the beach through sidestreets to reach the first in a series of large reserves and national parks, the O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park. Currently the trail ends at Majors Road, near the entrance to Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta. The trail will continue through the national park, Happy Valley Reservoir and Sturt Gorge Recreation Park to Belair National Park.
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Elevation Profile
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Distance
6.8km (2-3 hours)
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Start this section
This Adelaide100® sections starts at Kingston Park, near the headland where the trail turns inland at the carpark south of the caravan park.
Link to location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/cGCP7cA5KzYzXdek7
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End this section
End this section of the Adelaide100® trail at Majors Road.
Link to location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/vu7NfWFFh51T3Zqz6
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Getting to and from the trail
This trail section is through suburban Adelaide, and is serviced by public transport.
There are two train stations near the start of this section, at Seacliff and Marino, with train services on the Seaford Line.
Check Adelaide Metro for train and other bus services along the route.
Car parking is available along streets and reserves along the route.
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Terrain
The trail is varied, following streetside footpaths and trails through reserves and national parks.
Elevation at start: 6m
Elevation at finish: 198m
Minimum elevation: 12m
Maximum elevation: 205m
Total climbing: 224m
Total descending: 31m -
Need to know
The trail is open year-round.
O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park and Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta are closed on days of Catastrophic Fire Danger and may also be closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger. These closures tend to only occur in warmer summer months, but can be as early as October, through to mid April. You can determine the current fire danger rating of the Adelaide Metropolitan district by checking the Fire Ban District map on the CFS website, or by phoning the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
The trails in O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park are popular with mountain bikers, and some of the trail is shared use, so be wary of bikes.
Dogs are permitted on some of the Adelaide100® trail, but often not in national parks or reserves. However, dogs are welcome in O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park. Please ensure you:
- keep your dog under control and on a lead no more than two metres in length.
- stick to designated walking trails.
- bring disposable bags to clean up your dog’s faeces (please be aware there are no bins in national parks).
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Refreshments
Just 300m north from the start of this section, the Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club serves meals.
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Toilets
There are public toilets:
- just south of the start of this section at Kingston Beach
- Near Kingston House
- Gully Road Reserve, Seacliff Park
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Staying along the trail
At the start of the section, there is a caravan park at Kingston Beach.
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Places of interest
Spend some time at Tjilbruke Monument above Kingston Beach. The monument acknowledges the dreamtime stories of Tjilbruke and the First Nations peoples, of the creation of the water sources and landforms of coastal Fleurieu Peninsula.
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Detailed INSET map of trail from Kingston Beach past Kingston House
Other Trail Sections
Monument Road Norton Summit to Newton
Section 4B
21km (1 day)
This is the most rugged section of the Adelaide100® sections, with several large ascents and descents. Starting near Norton Summit, on Monument Road, the trail follows road reserves and roadsides before entering Morialta Conservation Park, passing numerous waterfalls and lookouts before descending into a gorge. This undulating section ascends to the summit of Black Hill, before descending back down to suburban Adelaide.
Newton to Adelaide City
Section 5
16.7km (½ day to 1 day)
This section of the Adelaide100® starts near Newton, at Thorndon Park, the first reservoir built to service the residents of Adelaide, and follows the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri into central Adelaide. Enjoy the majestic gums and birdlife as you follow the meandering river and River Torrens Linear Park.
Adelaide City to West Beach
Section 6
14.2km (1 day)
This section of the Adelaide100® starts on the banks of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri in central Adelaide. The trail follows the river down the Torrens Linear Park to the where the river meets the coast, before turning south for a 2km walk along the foreshore to West Beach. A pleasant walk following the meandering river on a mainly downhill gradient.
West Beach to Kingston Park
Section 7
11km (½ day)
This section of the Adelaide100 starts on the foreshore at West Beach, and follows the Coast Park Path south around Holdfast Bay, past Glenelg and Brighton. The trail continues south to the section end and Tjilbruke Monument at Kingston Park, where the Adelaide100® trail heads inland back towards the hills.
Kingston Park to Majors Road
Section 1A
6.8km (2-3 hours)
This section of the Adelaide100® starts at the beach at Kingston Park. The trail ascends from the beach through sidestreets to reach the first in a series of large reserves and national parks, the O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park. Currently the trail ends at Majors Road, near the entrance to Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta. The trail will continue through this national park, Happy Valley Reservoir and Sturt Gorge Recreation Park to Belair National Park.
Majors Road to Belair National Park
Section 1B Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Belair National Park to Stirling
Section 2 Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Stirling to Basket Range
Section 3 Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Basket Range to Monument Road Norton Summit
Section 4A Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Trail Map
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