Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.fishermenswharfmarkets.com.au
;
Black Diamond Sq; 9am-5pm Sun)
If you're visiting
the Port on a Sunday, this waterside, two-level indoor market has antiques, bric-a-brac
and crappy collectables.
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Activities
Cycling & Walking
Adelaide is pancake flat − perfect for cyc- ling and walking (if it's not too hot!). You can
offers loads of cycling-and-hiking-trail info: pick up its
40 Great South Australian Short
Walks
brochure.
There are free guided walks in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, plus self-guided city
walks detailed in brochures from the South Australian Visitor & Travel Centre. The
riverside
Linear Park Trail
is a 40km walking/cycling path running from Glenelg to the
foot of the Adelaide Hills, mainly along the River Torrens. Another popular hiking trail
is the steep
Waterfall Gully Track
(three hours return) up to Mt Lofty Summit and back.
Eagle Mountain Bike Park
PARK
OFFLINE MAP
should check out the Eagle Mountain Bike Park in the Adelaide Hills, which has 21km of
trails. Check the website for directions.
Bicycle SA
BICYCLE HIRE
( 08-8168 9999;
www.bikesa.asn.au
;
111 Franklin St; 9am-5pm)
Free 'Adelaide City
Bikes' (bring your driver's licence or passport), plus cycling maps and advice.
Bikeabout
CYCLING TOURS
( 0413 525 733;
www.bikeabout.com.au
)
Barnstorming one-day 'Radelaide' mountain-bike
sessions (from $130), plus mountain-bike hire (from $30 per day) and tours through the
Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley wine regions.
Escapegoat
CYCLING TOURS
( 08-8121 8112;
www.escapegoat.com.au
)
Ride from the 710m Mt Lofty Summit down to
Adelaide ($90), or take a day trip through McLaren Vale by bike ($120). Flinders Ranges
bike trips also available.