Wear your walking shoes and pack a picnic lunch! There are lots of parks and conservation areas to explore around Adelaide. They include the following locations.
Belair National Park: catch the Belair line train from Adelaide. Get off at the last stop, cross the line to the other side and you’ll find the park down the hill behind the station.
Cleland Conservation Park: near Mount Lofty, Cleland is a park where you can see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and other native animals in their natural environment.
There is a bus that travels directly to Cleland. Contact AdelaideMetro (phone 1300 311 108 or visit the website) for timetable information.
Morialta Falls and Waterfall Gully: in Adelaide’s ‘foothills’. Hike through the bush or just enjoy the tranquil sights and sounds near the waterfall.
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden: the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden is in the Adelaide Hills, just down the road from the lookout at the top of Mt Lofty (or just up the road from Cleland). They offer beautiful walks and spectacular views. It is free to visit, and they are open every day.
