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Enliven Outdoor Adventures

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Extended
Full Day
Half Day or Less
Walking and Biking Tours
  • Nature & Wildlife

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Coorong National Park by kayak, connecting with nature and like-minded women under the stars.
  • Ride the waves at Yorke Peninsula Surf Camp, where beginners and seasoned surfers alike find joy in the ocean.
  • Experience the tranquility of Encounter Lakes while learning stand-up paddleboarding in a safe, sheltered environment.
  • Hike the breathtaking Waitpinga Cliffs, building confidence and skills in a supportive, women-led group setting.
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Guiding capable women outdoors so they can feel confident, connected and free. At Enliven Outdoor Adventures, they believe that so many women feel stretched. Between work, caring, and constant doing, it’s easy to feel stressed, lonely, or unsure about how to even start exploring outdoors.

At EOA, they create safe, small-group outdoor experiences designed by women, for women. Led by qualified female guides, every paddle, surf and bushwalk is guided with intention; blending adventure with wellness. Adventure isn’t about endurance or ego. It’s about presence, play, and personal growth. It’s about learning to feel at home outdoors and in yourself.

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Women's Overnight Kayaking Expedition on the Coorong

Women's Overnight Kayaking Expedition on the Coorong

Are you wanting to connect with like-minded women? To get out of the city and into nature in an area you can only access by boat? Feel free and alive as we experience the incredible Coorong National Park! We will paddle to a stunning campsite and spend the evening under the stars cooking, walking, journalling, chatting and laughing, before paddling our way back the next day, spotting native birds (and hopefully seals and dolphins) as we go! Gain a sense of achievement, and get back to nature on this incredible 2 day adventure on the sand dunes, waterways and beaches of Ngarrindjeri Country; a beautiful part of South Australia.

Women's Yorke Peninsula Surf Camp

Women's Yorke Peninsula Surf Camp

Pack your sense of adventure and join us for a weekend of sun, surf, swags and smiles at our Women’s Surf Camp on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. Whether you’re a total newbie or looking to level up your surf skills, this camp is your chance to finally learn to surf or improve your surfing with Neptunes Surf Coaching, sleep under the star in your swag (provided thanks to Savvy Swags), enjoy delicious meals prepped for you while you relax, and immerse yourself in the stunning coastal vibes of “Yorkes” with new friends. This Weekend Road Trip is the perfect way to connect with likeminded women and take time-out for yourself while enjoying time moving your body in nature and learning new skills.

Women's Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Lesson, Encounter Lakes.

Women's Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Lesson, Encounter Lakes.

Looking for a fun, beginner-friendly way to reconnect with nature? Join enliven for a guided stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experience in the safe and sheltered environment of Encounter Lakes at Encounter Bay on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. Whether you’re after a relaxing escape or an empowering outdoor adventure with other women, this session is perfect for all skill levels.

Why You’ll Love It:
– Feel Empowered: Gain confidence on the water with personalised guidance, and take that confidence out into your life with you.
– Reconnect with Nature: Glide over calm waters and enjoy feeling enlivened by being active outdoors.
– Perfect for Beginners: Our supportive approach makes paddle boarding fun and easy.

What’s Included:
– On-land instruction covering paddle techniques, board basics, and safety.
– On-water guided paddleboarding experience with certified instructor, Elise.
– A revitalising herbal tea break midway through.
– All necessary equipment: SUP board, paddle, leash, life jacket, spray jacket, wetsuit booties, and safety gear.
– Expert tips to help you master balance and paddling.
– Complimentary phone photos of your experience.
– Insights into the region including Encounter Marine Park, things to see and do in the area, and opportunities to spot local birds.

Kindred: Women’s guided day hike to the Waitpinga Cliffs, Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kindred: Women’s guided day hike to the Waitpinga Cliffs, Fleurieu Peninsula.

A coastal cliff walk from Kondoli Whale Lookout to the Waitpinga cliffs, building foundational bushwalking skills with a lesson on trail systems.

Kindred is a guided hiking program for women who want to deepen their confidence, strengthen their connection to nature, and build real capability outdoors – without the intimidation, ego, or competitiveness that often surrounds adventure spaces.

This is steady, soulful bushwalking paired with practical outdoor skills and personal development themes designed to help you expand, inside and out. Led by qualified female guides, each walk is structured to help you feel safe, seen, and supported while learning the skills that make nature feel natural – packing, planning, navigation, risk management, and trail confidence.

Destination: From Kondoli Whale Lookout to the Waitpinga Cliffs via the Heyson, Ngarrindjeri Ruwi.

Distance: 6.6kms Return, 187m elevation.

Duration: 6hours (9am – 3pm)

This guided hike follows the Heysen Trail from Kondoli Whale Lookout to the Waitpinga Cliffs and return. The walk begins with a Ngarrindjeri Welcome to Country by Taylah Lochert, giving everyone the opportunity to ground onto “Ruwi”.

This walk is rated Moderate and is suited to women with a basic level of fitness who feel comfortable spending several hours hiking.

Kindred: Women’s guided day hike of Deep Creek Circuit, Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kindred: Women’s guided day hike of Deep Creek Circuit, Fleurieu Peninsula.

A challenging Deep Creek loop from Trig to Deep Creek Cove, Tapanappa, and Deep Creek Waterfall, with a lesson on navigation.

Kindred is a guided hiking program for women who want to deepen their confidence, strengthen their connection to nature, and build real capability outdoors – without the intimidation, ego, or competitiveness that often surrounds adventure spaces.

This is soulful bushwalking paired with practical outdoor skills and personal development designed to help you expand. Led by qualified female guides, each walk will help you feel supported while learning skills that make nature feel natural.

Destination: Trig Camp Ground to Tapanappa via Deep Creek Cove and return via waterfall.

Distance: 10.6kms with 507m elevation.

Duration: 6hours (9am – 3pm)

This loop hike begins with a descent along single-track trail to the rocky Deep Creek Cove. After crossing the inlet, the walk climbs through a short scramble before continuing on an uphill fire track to the exposed Tapanappa Lookout, where we’ll pause for lunch. Toilets and rainwater are available. From Tapanappa we descend to the waterfall before returning to Trig.

This walk is rated Hard and is suited to women with a good level of fitness who are comfortable with uneven terrain.

Kindred: Women’s guided day hike Willunga Basin Trail Maslin’s to McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kindred: Women’s guided day hike Willunga Basin Trail Maslin’s to McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Peninsula.

A long-form coast-to-vineyard walk along the Willunga Basin Trail, with a lesson on risk management and emergencies. This Hike is part of KINDRED; a day hike series for women on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kindred is a guided hiking program for women who want to deepen their confidence, strengthen their connection to nature, and build real capability outdoors – without the intimidation, ego, or competitiveness that often surrounds adventure spaces.

This is soulful bushwalking paired with practical outdoor skills and personal development designed to help you expand. Led by qualified female guides, each walk will help you feel supported while learning skills that make nature feel natural.

Destination: Maslins Beach to McLaren Vale

Distance: 12.5kms with 254m elevation gain

Duration: 6hours (9am – 3pm)

After meeting in McLaren Vale, the group is transported to the starting point at Maslin Beach. From here, the walk begins by heading north along the beach before transitioning inland through a mix of coastal trails and scrub. The final section follows bike paths through vineyards, arriving back into McLaren Vale.

This walk is rated Moderate and is suited to women with a reasonable level of fitness who are comfortable walking for several hours across changing terrain.

Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Tourism Industry Council of SA

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