Biking -- Adelaide's parks and riverbanks are very popular with cyclists. Rent your bicycle from Linear Park Bikes, Elder Park, King William Road (tel. 08/8223 6271). The rate is A$15 to A$20 (US$12-US$16/UK£6-UK£8) for 24 hours, including helmet, lock, and baby seat (if needed). Recreation SA (tel. 08/8226 7301) publishes a brochure showing Adelaide's bike routes. Pick one up at the South Australia Visitor & Travel Centre. The Map Shop, 6 Peel St. (tel. 08/8231 2033), is also a good source for maps.

Golf -- The City of Adelaide Golf Course (tel. 08/8267 2171) is close to town and has two short 18-hole courses and a full-size championship course. Greens fees are A$14 to A$17 (US$11-US$14/UK£5.50-UK£7) weekdays and A$17 to A$19 (US$14-US$15/UK£7-UK£7.50) weekends, depending on the course. Club rental is available. Ask about cheaper prices after 4pm.

Hiking & Jogging -- The banks of the River Torrens are a good place for a jog. The fit and adventurous might want to tackle the Heysen Trail, a spectacular 1,600km (992-mile) walk through bush, farmland, and rugged hill country that starts 80km (50 miles) south of Adelaide and goes to the Flinders Ranges by way of the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley. For more information on the trail, visit the South Australia Visitor & Travel Centre.