Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey greets fans and hints at Adelaide plans

The world’s most famous talk show host is out and about in the City of Churches with a mission inspired by a dying legend’s biggest regret. See the photos.

• Gallery: Oprah shocks fans at Mount Lofty

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is exploring the City of Churches – and is taking on the challenge of climbing one of South Australia’s most scenic walks.

On Saturday morning, Winfrey’s entourage arrived at Mount Lofty’s popular Waterfall Gully track with their sights set on going “all the way up”.

As Winfrey stepped out of her car, hikers immediately recognised the global superstar and requested selfies – also offering recommendations as to what else she should see in Adelaide.

Oprah Winfrey arrives at Waterfall Gully to hike to Mount Lofty. Picture: Russell Millard Photography

But Winfrey is keeping her Adelaide plans close to her chest, ahead of her show at the Entertainment Centre tonight.

“Bunch of things we’re gonna do... we’re gonna go (to) wineries,” she said.

A fan suggested McLaren Vale while another admirer gifted her a few cartoon books from an Australian author.

Winfrey hugs a fan. Picture: Russell Millard Photography

Winfrey greets hikers at Waterfall Gully. Picture: Russell Millard Photography

Photos: Oprah shocks fans on hike ahead of Adelaide show

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On Friday, hinted at what she will do while visiting Adelaide and revealed a personal connection to the City of Churches.

Winfrey was greeted at the airport by a flock of fans clamouring for the chance to meet her.

The American media icon responded with enthusiasm, waving and jumping as she acknowledged the crowd, taking time to learn their names and chat briefly with the group.

Oprah Winfrey in Adelaide, walking across the University Footbridge over the River Torrens with health futurist Matt Reimann. Picture: Instagram/Oprah

The American media icon jetted into Adelaide on Friday. Picture: Instagram/Oprah

During the exchange, Winfrey revealed that her stylist, Annabelle, is originally from Adelaide.

The star said Annabelle had encouraged the entourage to enjoy some of South Australia’s scenic hikes, possibly including the Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty track.

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Later, Winfrey posted to her social media, telling viewers she always makes it a mission to explore every city she visits.

She filmed the message while walking across the University Footbridge over the River Torrens with Adelaide health futurist Matt Reimann.

“I went to see Barbara Walters before she passed and I was walking through her hallway and in her hallway were all these pictures of every places she’s been and all these incredible people she’s interviewed over the years,” Winfrey said.

Oprah Winfrey speaks as MC Melissa Doyle looks on during the opening show of Oprah 'In Conversation' Australia in Sydney. Picture: Don Arnold/Getty Images

“And I said ‘Wow! What and incredible career, what an incredible life!’

“And she said ‘I never experienced any of it’.

“And I made the decision then that I didn’t want to end up saying I didn’t experience it. So I try to give myself enough time - here Adelaide - to experience it.”

Winfrey will perform at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Saturday from 8pm.