Outdoor Activities

When nearing or reaching retirement, it is important to maintain health and fitness so as to be able to enjoy the years ahead to the utmost. There is nothing like being in the great outdoors to give you that feeling of well being.

There is a wide range of outdoor activities for seniors and a look at the web portals for sport and recreation will verify this. This Outdoor Activities section gives you all the information you could want - the who, what, why and where of every activity in the great outdoors from archery to yoga.

You are bound to find something to lure you out into the open and keep you active.

Group activities

Surfing South Australia
FREE learn to surf program for seniors, the “Have a Go Seniors Surfing”.

Archery South Australia
A sport for all seasons and for all people, whatever the age, gender or level of physical ability.

South Australian Croquet Association
Because a high level of physical fitness is not required, the game can be played on an even footing by young and old, male and female.

Dragon Boats SA
Join a crew for fun and fitness.

Bowls SA
Lawn bowls is similar to golf in its benefits for personal health and wellbeing for people over 50.

Petanque
A French bowling game that is fun and sociable. It is gaining popularity in Australia, particularly with seniors. There are a number of clubs in South Australia so there is sure to be one near you.

Birdwatching Australia 
A directory of Australian bird watching tours, bird clubs, freelance guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information.

Individual activities

Bicycle SA
Cycling for Pleasure Group
Bicycle Institute of SA
Cycling is a great way to keep fit at any age and South Australia has a lot to offer. 

Fishing AustraliaFishing
Primary Resources SA
These sites provide comprehensive Australian recreational fishing information. You will find fishing reports and information about hotspots, clubs, species, baits and licensing and regulations for recreational fishing. 

Golf Australia
The site for the peak body of golf in Australia. The site includes coaching tips & resources, championships & schedules, rules information, club directory, handicapping information and news. 

Ausgolf
Course ratings, golf tours and golf news, among other things.

AUSSI Masters Swimming Australia
World of Masters Swimming
Take part in exercise classes for mature people as a relaxing and enjoyable workout. 

Walking SA 
Walking Federation of SA is the peak body for bushwalkers in South Australia and Walking SA is their site.

Disability and outdoor activities

EnableNet
Managed by the Disability Information and Resource Centre in South Australia, this site is a one-stop-shop for information on disability including recreation and sporting activities.

Other suggestions

Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal
A directory of all things cultural in Australia including sport and fitness.