In todays Adelaide Insider edition:

• Best Hiking Trails 🥾

• Positive News 🎙️

• Food News 🥧

• Did You Know 🤔

• Events - April 25-28 🎉

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Best Hiking Trails In SA 🥾

🥾 Top 10 Hiking Trails In SA With The Highest Ratings

Looking for your next adventure? We've rounded up the best hiking trails in and around Adelaide—from waterfall climbs to coastal treks. Whether you're chasing summit views, wildlife encounters, or hidden bushland gems, this list has something for every trail lover! [INFO]

Positive News 🎙️

🚍 Zero Charge Public Transport on Anzac Day

Adelaide Metro will run extra trains, trams, and buses to support Anzac Day services. Veterans, service members, and medal holders can travel for free, and a special shuttle will run between North Terrace and Victoria Square. Some tram stops will be temporarily closed due to road closures. [INFO]

🏉 AFL Gather Round Breaks Tourism Records

The 2025 AFL Gather Round delivered record-breaking results—269,000 fans, 10,000+ hotel rooms booked in one night, and over 4.8 million in accommodation revenue. With Barossa hosting AFL for the first time, plus huge crowds at Norwood’s Food & Wine Festival, the event has cemented its place as a tourism juggernaut for South Australia.

🏀 Women in Sport Get a 5.4M Boost

Nearly 50 SA clubs will receive funding through the Power of Her program to support girls and women in sport. From new clubrooms and netball courts to training programs and gear, the grants are helping build a more inclusive future—both on and off the field. Football, netball, and basketball clubs are among the biggest recipients. [INFO]

Food News 🥧

🥖 Outback Bakery Returns

The Farina Underground Bakery, hidden beneath the ruins of an outback ghost town, reopens this May for 8 weeks only. Visitors can enjoy handmade pies, sourdough, and sticky date pudding, all baked in a historic 130-year-old Scotch oven. It’s not just a food stop—it’s a living piece of history, run by volunteers to fund restoration efforts in the Flinders Ranges. [INFO]

🍷 Burge Family Opens New Barossa Cellar Door

The sixth-generation Burge family has launched their new Corryton Burge Cellar Door in Krondorf, right across from their childhood home. With warm hospitality, premium tastings, and a rich winemaking legacy, guests can enjoy 10AUD and 20AUD tasting experiences in a space that’s as personal as it is picturesque. [INFO]

🍺 The Origin of Coopers Brewery

In 1862, a young Englishman named Thomas Cooper wasn’t trying to start a brewing empire—he was just trying to help his sick wife feel better. Following a traditional English recipe, he brewed a batch of ale infused with botanicals, intended as a health tonic. But what began as a heartfelt gesture soon sparked unexpected interest. Neighbours caught wind of the brew’s rich flavour and started requesting their own bottles. Before long, Thomas found himself in high demand—and the foundation of Coopers Brewery was laid.

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Events: April 25-28

This section only includes events until the next edition on Monday, so here’s what’s happening Friday till Monday!

Mothers Day Artisans Market
Saturday | 10am | Golden Grove
Come along for local artists and crafters and find the perfect gift for Mum.
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Mothers Day Market In The Gardens
Saturday | 10-3pm | Evanston Gardens
Huge market packed with indoor and outdoor stalls, fresh produce, live music, kids' fun and workshops.
[INFO]

Gilles At The Grounds
Sunday | 9-3pm | Wayville
Over 150 local South Australian traders including a vast food truck lineup and live local musicians.
[INFO]

Brighton Sunday Market
Sunday | 7:30-12pm | North Brighton
Blending fresh produce, baked goods and food trucks, with local arts and craft, antiques, collectables, and second-hand dealers.
[INFO]

TheBarton Hellenic Festival
Sunday | 12:30pm | Mile End
Enjoy live music, DJs, traditional performances, and mouthwatering food celebrating Greek culture.
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Championship Wrestling 18-40AUD
Saturday | 6:30pm | North Adelaide
Expect fierce rivalries, fresh talent, and explosive action as veterans clash with rising stars.
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Swordcraft Adelaide 8AUD
Saturday | 10-3pm | Stepney
Experience foam weapon combat, steel armour, and grimdark fantasy roleplay. Includes sparring, training, storytelling, and epic battles.
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Roller Derby 10-12AUD
Saturday | 2:30pm | Lightsview
Experience the thrill of two back-to-back roller derby showdowns. With live music, local stalls, and a vibrant bout village, it’s a high-energy day of sport and fun.
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Pick Your Own Pink Lady
Saturday | 10am | Lenswood
Spend a day in the orchard with apple picking, wood-fired pizzas, live music, and fresh baked goods.
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Weekend Australian Rock 45AUD
Friday | 7pm | Pooraka
Celebrate Aussie rock with four powerhouse tribute bands covering AC/DC, The Angels, INXS, and Chrissy Amphlett.
[INFO]

Return Of The Freakshow
Friday | 8pm | Adelaide
Featuring LOSAH, Pigasus, and Smallpox Confidential—this is outsider music at its loudest and most unfiltered.
[INFO]

METAL UNITED DOWN UNDER 17AUD
Saturday | 6pm | Adelaide
A full-force metal assault at Crown and Anchor featuring Adelaide's finest and heavy hitters from rural Victoria.
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RAG'N'BONE MA 100AUD
Friday | 7pm | Adelaide
Expect a night of raw emotion, blues, and hip hop.
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AFL: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
Saturday | 3:45pm | Adelaide Oval
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ALW: EF - Adelaide United v Western United
Sunday | 3:30pm | Coopers Stadium
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AFL: Adelaide Crows v Carlton
Saturday | 3:45pm | Adelaide Oval
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Play In May ZERO CHARGE
Sunday 4th | 11-2pm | Adelaide
Enjoy potion-making, seed bomb crafting, cubby building, and more hands-on nature play for kids aged 4+. Food trucks and sunshine guaranteed!
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SA Medieval Fair
Sat-Sun 3rd-4th | 9:30am/5pm | Paracombe
Two epic days of jousting, battles, archery, artisan markets, roving performers, and medieval fun for all ages.
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