Role of ORS
The Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS) has a leadership role in the coordination of a cross government/industry approach to the development, management and promotion of the State Recreational Trails network through the South Australian Trails Coordinating Committee (SATCC).
The SATCC is cross Government/industry group with representation from ORS, Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australian Tourism Commission, Transport SA, Planning SA, Forestry SA and Local Government. The peak recreational bodies of Bicycle SA, Horse SA, Walking SA, Canoe SA and the Scuba Divers Federation of SA Inc are also represented on the Committee.
The State Recreational Trail Network includes walking, cycling, horse riding, canoeing and diving trails. The ORS oversees the management of some of these trails in partnership with local community groups and land managers.
The ORS also continues to work with Local Government, private landowners, land managers and other State Government agencies to protect and secure access for the state trails network through a range of land tenure systems.
ORS Managed Trails The Office manages a number of trails throughout the State:
Riesling Trail
The Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley is one of Australia’s most popular and accessible walking and cycling trails. The total distance of the trail between Clare and Auburn is 25 kms with gently rising and falling gradients. Free maps are available from Visitor Information Centres and www.southaustraliantrails.com.
Mawson Trail
The Mawson Trail is SA’s premier off-road cycling trail from Adelaide to Blinman in the Flinders Ranges. This trail is nearly 900 kms long and travels through some of the most beautiful and diverse regions of South Australia. Maps are available for purchase from Bicycle SA and various outdoor stores.
Kidman Trail
The Kidman Trail provides a range of horse riding, mountain biking and walking experiences between Willunga, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and Kapunda, in the State’s mid-north. Maps of the trail are available for purchase from Horse SA and various outdoor stores. Kidman Trail Brochure (494kb)
Kidman Trail video courtesy of Channel 9's Postcards.
Windows Media Video:
To download this video right-click the link below, choose 'Save Target As...' and play it from your computer. Link to .wmv file here (15.31mb WMV)
Eagle Park Mountain Bike Trail Network
The Eagle Mountain Bike Park has been developed in an old quarry 20 minutes out of Adelaide and provides a range of mountain biking opportunities from beginner to advanced. Further information is available here.
Blinman Pools Walk
A beautiful but challenging 12 km return walking trail along
the Blinman Creek near Angorichina in the State’s far
north.
Riverton Trails
Located in the Gilbert Valley, 91 km north of Adelaide, these walking and cycling trails branch off the Mawson Trail network.
Canoe Map Guides
A selection of maps promoting popular paddling areas along
the River Murray (Katarapko, Chowilla, Loch Luna), the Coorong and Torrens Island are available on waterproof
paper. Visit www.canoesa.asn.au
to view the maps, images of the areas and additional information.
Maps are available from Canoe SA and outdoor retailers.
Garden Island canoe trail features on Channel Nine's Getaway Show.
