The best traffic-free bike rides in Sturt Gorge Recreation Park

Wattle Reserve sits directly beside the foreshore at Hove, with open lawns, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and easy beach access along the Seacliff to Brighton coastal walk. The reserve is a popular local stop for families and dog walkers thanks to its grassy open space and position right beside the Esplanade and beachfront. Facilities include toilets, barbecues, picnic areas, and shaded seating close to the sand.

From this spot, the river meets the sea, opening into Gulf St Vincent between Henley Beach South and West Beach. As you walk near the outlet, you’ll find a mix of sandy shoreline with beautiful coastal views, and calm river edges, with seabirds and changing tides giving the area a constantly shifting feel. Whether you stop for a beach walk or watch the water flow into the ocean, it’s a peaceful place to experience where Adelaide’s best-known river reaches the coast.

From this spot, you have a fantastic view of Adelaide’s western coastline, stretching from West Beach to Glenelg Beach. The nearby beaches and low dunes complete the perfect coastal setting, and the path runs right along the sand. If you’re lucky enough to be here in the evening at sunset, it’s especially beautiful, when the sky and water are filled with warm, vibrant colours.

Coast Park Path is a long, shared-use coastal route spanning roughly 70 kilometres from North Haven to Sellicks Beach. It’s mainly flat, sealed and easy to navigate, making it ideal for walking and cycling. As it winds along the foreshore, you'll pass beautiful beaches, dunes, and seaside neighbourhoods, offering a relaxed, picturesque way to stay close to the ocean the entire way.

Henley Beach foreshore walk runs right along the coastline, following the edge of the sand with open views across the water. This flat, sealed path is popular for walking, running, and cycling, linking the jetty, Henley Square, and quieter stretches of beach. Along the way, you’ll pass grassy picnic areas, seating, and direct access down to the sand

With a giant Ferris wheel, beach access, playground, restaurants, and much more its no wonder Glenelg is a popular destination on Adelaide's coast line. There's something for everyone here so don't be surprised if time gets away from you while you try to explore it all.

A road that runs along the sea, often quite windy. You can choose between the cycle path or the road. It's flat, with a few short climbs, past Henley, towards the traffic lights.

That’s one of the most beautiful part of Adelaide city beaches. Easily accessible even if you don’t have a car - just take the train to Grange, walk to Glenelg and take the tram back to the city. As Glenelg is more of a destination and the train runs more often than the train, I would recommend going this route rather than the other way round.