As a town planned to be in harmony with the environment, Adelaide is the first city designed to be completely encircled by Park Lands.
With multiple walking and cycling tracks, self-guided trails, sporting fields, playspaces, formal gardens and squares, wherever you are in the city you can quickly find yourself immersed in nature.
Over 30 events will take place in the city as a part of Nature Festival, and everyone is welcome to join in. Check out the map below for all your city-based options.
The inaugural Nature Festival is proudly supported by the City of Adelaide.
Explore the city on foot or two-wheels with over 70 different trails focused on food, history, nature, art and culture.
If you have an interest in biodiversity, visit one of our project trails including Victoria Park Grasslands Biodiversity Trail, the Bunyip Trail, the Wirrarninthi Interpretive Trail and the The Bush Tucker Trail. Find out more on the City of Adelaide website.
Extend your nature time a little longer with a city staycation. Enjoy days surrounded by the beautiful Park Lands whilst immersing yourself in some truly unique Adelaidean experiences. Take a high tea cruise on the Popeye or explore the Riverbank area via Segway.
Looking for more action and adventure? Get your adrenaline pumping with a TreeClimb or Adelaide Oval RoofClimb. Get inspired with our Staycation itineraries or find amazing deals on accommodation, attractions and tours on the City of Adelaide website.
Take advantage of the free City Connector bus, offering a hop-on and hop-off service to the City and North Adelaide linking popular city attractions, shopping, dining and key destinations. Bus route 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city areas not serviced by the tram. Services operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. For timetables, route details and real-time information visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au/freecitybus
With Nature Festival events right across the city, don’t waste time searching for a car park – park at UPark. UPark is owned by the City of Adelaide, and all money goes back into supporting the people of Adelaide. Book your parking now to guarantee yourself a car park close to your destination. Or register for discounted parking with UPark Plus, a touch-free swipe card that gives you discounted prices at all UPark car parks across the city. Book your parking, or register now for UPark Plus, at upark.com.au/nature
Come and data map the gum trees (analog + digital) in Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6)!
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Guided walk with Hindmarsh Greening
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Discover more about early conservationists Hans Heysen and Douglas Mawson at this afternoon under the trees at The Cedars, Hahndorf.
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A clean-up with a twist: help make a peace dove from rubbish collected during our Onkaparinga River clean-up.
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Guided walk with Hindmarsh Greening
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Discover the names of plants that are native to your area by searching for clues.
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Discover the unseen and multifaceted coastal landscape of the Fleurieu Peninsula from above. (28 Sept - 26 Oct)
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The Ultimate Adelaide Park Lands trail is a 19.5km loop around the city and can be explored on foot or by bike.
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Why not hop on your bike and check out the different native bee hotels in the Adelaide Park Lands.
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This self-guided trail leads you to see some of Adelaide's most beautiful trees and green treasures.
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Help create a story for Bassett Street Reserve
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COTA SA art workshops for older people... reflecting the beauty of nature in the City of Adelaide.
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Cubbies by the Creek - Morning Session
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Use our self-guided bingo card to explore the garden at The Joinery.
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An exclusive slow picnic & wildlife event in the Adelaide Hills. Enjoy some child-free time as you unwind & connect with nature.
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Guided tours of the world’s largest collection of eucalypt species.
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A student art exhibition based on native bird portraits painted at Seaford Secondary College.
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Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy nature right in the heart of the city.
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A free event, hosted by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia and artist Rebecca McEwan
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Cubbies by the Creek - Morning Session
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Local gardeners and cooks share their favorite herbs for online displays with The Semaphore Pantry
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Patrons of the Drummer Boy Café share their most loved cacti to celebrate daily cactus life
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Native Flowers join Diners at The Banksia Tree Café
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Wayapa® - Ancient Earth Mindfulness Connection.
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Want to help save our beautiful oceans? Come along and find out how, why, and more!
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Carve a nature themed sculpture from ancient limestone
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Get outdoors and get crafty these school holidays at Adelaide Zoo!
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Listen to amazing 4 part harmonies while taking in the beautiful surroundings of the Oaklands Wetlands Reserve
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Explore the hidden, unique and ancient forest on the Great Gum Flat Adventure
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Join our resident Arborist, Ben Hall to learn about the importance of water sensitive urban design and it’s association to our urban forest.
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‘Nature in the Hills/Suburbia’ - An introduction to nature journaling.
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Come and try nature journaling at your community garden.
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See a community garden in action, bringing back the butterflies info, paint your own pot, composting and worm farm.
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Discover the historic garden and restored habitat at Michael Perry Reserve in the City of Burnside
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A guided appreciation and biodiversity tour of Heywood Park, Unley as part of 2020 Nature Festival.
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Follow the Story Trail signs to discover the wonders of nature and read A Walk in The Bush!
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Wayapa® - Ancient Earth Mindfulness Connection.
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Roving singer-songwriter, natural wine, tapas, the open air at a cafe founded with sustainability at our heart
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Join Trees For Life field staff on a leisurely guided walk through the beautiful Beaumont Common. Enjoy the nature of Burnside.
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We’re going on a bear hunt @ the Freeling Wetlands
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Nature Frames… explores how we encounter nature through a series of temporary performance-based interventions across the City of Adelaide.
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Nature Frames… explores how we encounter nature through a series of temporary performance-based interventions across the City of Adelaide.
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Explore the biodiversity of the iconic Green Carpenter Bee through a new interactive display at the South Australian Museum.
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Do you love South Australia's bushland as much as we do? Join a BAT and learn heaps while helping to look after a precious patch.
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Walk under the bats and chat with experts
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Interactive art session for all ages using traditional forms of contemporary Aboriginal art
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Interactive touchscreen stories about the Kaurna seasons of Kudlilla and Wilutti.
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Family Friendly Birding Walking Tours
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A guided walk discussing native vegetation, waterways and their management in urban spaces.
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Caring for and loving the Christ Church Healing Garden and Parklands Creek
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Tuesday Talk - Dr Ralph Body on Hans Heysen and his creative response to trees.
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Come and enjoy the splendour of the Beaumont House garden in full bloom.
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A guided tour of the magnifecent gardens at Stangate House.
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Guided walk and talk with our City of Adelaide Horticulture Staff
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Artist Peter Drew's poster to celebrate Boomers Beach
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Spend time in nature and learn simple sketching tips
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Connect with your kids and share a unique experience in nature.
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Nature Journaling is a relaxing way to learn some top drawing and story-telling tips.
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Do you wonder how the world looks early in the morning or what wildlife wakes before we do?
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Guided tour of the Hallett Cove Intertidal reef- Explore, discover and photograph.
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Be Natural Poetry Slam - one poem, two minutes, no props, no costumes, no music, just you and the power of your words.
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Experience nature and spirituality through emerging native garden and Indigenous art.
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Experience nature and spirituality through personal spiritual reflection.
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Beautiful and impermanent, learn how to make an organic sculpture that will gently return back to nature.
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Come along to a guided tour of The Joinery, our community environment centre in the heart of the city.
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Come along to a guided tour of The Joinery, our community environment centre in the heart of the city.
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Come along to a guided tour of The Joinery, our community environment centre in the heart of the city.
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Join us for the launch of My Celia by Laura Wills and Will Cheesman. Exhibiting from Friday 2nd October - Friday 13th November.
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Reconnecting with one another and the origins of our food through a seed sowing workshop, speed dating style.
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Learn all about our local frogs and then go for a walk around the Arbury Park Outdoor School ponds to discover more.
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Explore Port River with self-guided Environmental Walk, via Visit Port Adelaide app.
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See nature through a new lens with this introduction to basic photographic concepts.
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See nature through a new lens with this introduction to basic photographic concepts.
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Learn how to build a native bee hotel and explore the special role of native bees.
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How does an apple core turn into a carrot? Find out this and more at this fun play that brings the wonder and magic of compost to life.
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Draw, write and scribble for a deeper appreciation of the natural wonders around you.
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Learn tips for packing light, low-waste meals for your next camping or hiking adventure.
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Learn tips and skills for observing, drawing and thinking about the natural world as we explore the Common Ground community garden.
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Come along to a guided tour of The Joinery, our community environment centre in the heart of the city.
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Anyone can make nature art ! Join in this state-wide 10-day creative challenge. Upload your creation to form an exquisite online gallery.
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Learn how to build backyard bird boxes and contribute to local habitat restoration projects
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Grassy Shadows is a ephemeral drawing workshop exploring native grass landscapes that once heavily inhabited the Adelaide plains.
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Join us at the Compost Thursday workshop to learn more about composting, and worm farming.
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A family friendly, outdoor gathering with conscious dance, nature connection and weaving with natural materials.
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Come and discover the wonderful kingdom of fungi!
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Reconnect with self and nature and join us for a day of yoga and creativity
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Enjoy a 12km hard hike with breathtaking views!
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A 12.5km challenging walk. From Inman Valley head up James Track and follow the Heysen Trail markers up to Sugarloaf and Moon Hill
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Enjoy a short walk with the family to Ingalalla Falls.
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Enjoy a moderate 4km return hike down to Deep Creek Waterfall .
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A 3.2km return hike for experienced hikers. Hike to a secluded cove where Deep Creek meets the ocean.
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Grab a permit and have a go at catching dinner!
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A beach ramble discovering the creatures, plants and other treasures that wash up on the shoreline and live on the reef.
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A beautiful nature playground right in the heart of Myponga.
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A 5km self guided heritage walk around Second Valley
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A wander around Byards Road Wetland discovering the creatures of the night.
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The 3.3km loop track takes you through open plains, forested areas and native vegetation.
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A guided night walk around Oaklands Wetland discovering the plants and animals that call this place home
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What’s the buzz about pollination? There's more to it that you might realise and it’s not just a job for bees.
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Discover the creatures of the night in this fun and interactive ramble, suitable for all ages!
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Our fashion choices have a huge environmental impact and can be tricky to navigate. Learn how to reduce your fashion footprint.
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Celebrate the diversity of 124 species of eucalypts with a guided tour at Adelaide Botanic Garden!
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In this curator-led tour, discover the extensive collection of water-wise plants from Southern Australia and South Africa.
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Explore the evolution of the Australian landscape and the importance of the River Red Gum.
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Discover what is under the sea at the Marine Discovery Centre - an afternoon of aquatic delights and hands-on play.
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A guided walk through the Gemtree Ecotrail to learn Aboriginal history and native plant life
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Tour of the St Peters Billabong, a wetland and a haven for native wildlife.
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Bringing together all environmentally focussed groups in the Campbelltown Council area for a day of workshops, community, and nature.
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Bring your family to seek out and learn more about the local flora and fauna around Taperoo Dunes.
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Experience the sights and sounds of Adelaide Botanic Garden like never before in this unique after-dark event.
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10 days of encounters, events and experiences to celebrate our love of nature in South Australia.
