Discover Play Pathway
- Tags
- Community, Family, Outdoor, Family Friendly, Free Event, All Ages
- Cost
- FREE
- When
- (all day) 01 March 2026
- Where
- Amy Gillett Bikeway, Woodside, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia
Discover Play Pathway
Walk, ride or run, it's all about fun!
Adelaide Hills Council’s annual Discover Play Pathway event is coming to the Amy Gillett Bikeway on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This exciting, family-friendly event will feature activity hubs at both Woodside and Mount Torrens, showcasing a vibrant range of cultural and outdoor experiences.
Woodside will host a Welcome to Country with Smoking Ceremony and cultural workshops, offering an interactive experience and a meaningful way for attendees to connect with the region's heritage.
Mount Torrens Oval will be the site of the Mount Torrens Market
Along the scenic Amy Gillett Bikeway, a 23 km paved, mostly off-road pathway, attendees can bike, run, or walk the route or take a shorter section. Families can also enjoy bike hire to explore the area at their own pace.
Event Highlights:
- Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at Woodside
- Speaker Bike Ride from Woodside to Mount Torrens with DJ Sepia - a cycling magical musical tour
- Local market, activities, facepainting and entertainment at Mount Torrens
- Nature play, facepainting, Love Woodside activities, Woody Trails bike track, Lions BBQ, and entertainment at Woodside
- 23+ km Amy Gillett Bikeway (paved, mostly off-road) to ride, walk or run
- Family-Friendly activities, entertainers, and food stalls
About the Discover Play Pathway Event
The Discover Play Pathway Event is an annual community celebration brought to you by the Adelaide Hills Council. The event promotes outdoor activities, cultural understanding, and community engagement while supporting healthy lifestyles.
The Amy GilleTt Bikeway is named in honour of Amy Gillett, a member of the Australian women’s cycling team who tragically died in 2005 while training in Germany, the pathway aims to promote the joy and safety of cycling.
No bike? No problem - bike hire options
On the day of the event if the forecast fire danger rating is above 'Extreme 75' or 'Catastrophic' for the Mount Lofty Ranges district the event will be cancelled.
Park at Gillman reserve Oakbank (see map) or at Woody Trails, Station Road. There are a number of parking options at Mt Torrens oval including at the oval and along Oval Road next to the Amy Gillett Bikeway.