Native Bee BnB Trail

Last updated 23 June, 2021
Suitable for walking or cycling Allow 1 hour and 30 minutes Riverbank and city west

What to expect along the trail

To assist our native bees, eight local councils - including the City of Adelaide - partnered with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board to install native bee hotels along the River Torrens, from the hills to the sea. We have three right here in the city! So, why not hop on your bike and visit our native bee hotels via the trail below?

More path information

Difficulty levelMedium
Length6 km
Walking surfacesBitumen, grass, dirt and pavement
Mobility suitabilitySuitable for running
DogsSuitable for dog walking
Path widthSome undefined dirt paths
Some narrow paved points
Possible hazardsUneven surfaces
On-road traffic 
AmenitiesShaded seating
Drinking fountains
Toilets
ParkingFree parking along Wylde Street

Did you know in Australia, there are more than 1,600 species of native bees and at least 300 of those can be found in Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges?

The City of Adelaide is continually working on exciting projects to improve the health of our local environment. Visit our Biodiversity Projects page to find out more.

Tools to build an insect hotel for native bees 500x500

Make your own bee hotel

Follow our simple DIY Bee Hotel instructions, and make your own little bee haven for your backyard!

What you'll need:
• An empty 400ml pull-ring tin
• A bundle of bamboo stakes
• Secateurs
• Twine

Full instructions

Plant a range of native plants that flower from early spring to late autumn to attract more bees.