Category: Outdoor Adventures

Adelaide is full of amazing outdoor adventures & fun to be had. In a world where we all want fresh air, exercise & to get the kids off screens, you NEED to check out some of the spots below to get out & about with the family. From fruit picking, bush-walking, abseiling, rockpools & some quirky spots (hello Whispering Wall) through to playgrounds, pram friendly walks & kayaking spots – our Outdoor Adventure guide has it all! So pack the picnic, fill the car with petrol, slap on some suncream & get exploring! Report back to us with which family friendly outdoor adventures your kids loved the best across Adelaide & South Australia!

Best Waterfalls To Visit With Kids

Sure, TLC said “Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls”… but we doubt they ever...

Norton Park Pump Track, Whyalla

If this isn’t the most colourful skate park in South Australia, then we don’t know...

Adelaide’s Road Side Produce Stalls

Did you know that Adelaide, in particular the Adelaide Hills has a fantastic trail of road side...

Where to Pick Your Own Fruit in Adelaide

Fruit just tastes better when you’ve picked it yourself, doesn’t it? Thankfully there are heaps of places across Adelaide where you can take the whole family and pick to your hearts content. Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, citrus, apples, figs, we have found the best spots to trick your kids into a bit of exercise, fresh air and healthy eating all rolled into a fun, family day out!

TreeClimb Adelaide

*** UPDATED Winter 2021 *** TreeClimb have announced plans for a second location, in Adelaide’s...

Umpherston Sinkhole, Mt Gambier

Insty famous Umpherston Sinkhole is located in Mt Gambier around 5 hours drive from Adelaide on...

Harvest the Fleurieu, Mount Compass

You will find Harvest The Fleurieu just before you hit Mount Compass, just under an hour out of...

Deep Creek Conservation Park

A bit about Deep Creek… This park is a perfect destination for a day trip or weekend...

Family Bushwalking Adventures in Adelaide

Hiking with kids can be a bit hit & miss, can’t it? Will you take a wrong turn & end...

Glenthorne Farm

Glenthorne Nature Play Space Exciting news to hear that our State Government and Marion Council...

Earth Adventure

There is a lot to get through with this one, but it is totally worth it. For those with slightly...

Adelaide Botanic Garden

It’s no secret that here at Kids In Adelaide we love somewhere free. Well, the Adelaide...

Jungle in Willunga

This place is definitely one of the hidden gems of the South! A gardening store might seem like a...

Southern Adventure Hub

If you’re looking for a bit of adventure for your older kids (aged 12+) then Southern...

Old Tailem Town

Is it worth driving an hour out of Adelaide for a really cool retro photo of your kids? Erm heck...

Sturt River Linear Park Trail Coromandel Valley

Looking for a quiet bike ride or easy little walk with the kids that also offers some adventure?...

Ghost Mushroom Lane | Mount Gambier SA

Ever heard of ‘Glow Trees’? Ghost Mushroom Lane is a is a REAL place! The Ghost...

Wittunga Botanic Garden Playground

Huge news for the new year with work finished on a new nature play space at the Wittunga Botanic...

Adelaide’s Best Pram Walks

One of those things that you just do not understand until you’ve had kids is how excellent a...

Warriparinga Wetlands

Located just off the corner of Sturt and Marion Roads and just 5 minutes from Marion shopping...

Edithburgh Tidal Pool

Did you know that Edithburgh on the Southern Yorke Peninsula is home to South Australia’s...

Whispering Wall

Of all of the SA reservoirs, Barossa Reservoir with its famous ‘Whispering Wall’ is...

Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens

Located about 10 minutes up the freeway, not far from the beautiful Mount Lofty house lie the...

Rockpools to Explore

If your kids are anything like ours, one of their favourite things to do is slip, slop, slap and wrap and head down to the beach for the day. It’s even better when you find a beach that has some awesome rock pools to explore. The team at Kids in Adelaide have searched high and low (and under a few rocks) to find some of the best rockpools for you to explore this summer.

Kayaking with Kids – Our top spots in S.A

Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time to hire, borrow or dust off the kayak sitting in the...

Strawberry Picking in S.A

There are so many pick your own activities around Adelaide, however no one can deny once you’ve tried a delicious freshly picked strawberry nothing else will ever compare! Strawberry picking season usually happens between October and May (weather dependant) but best to check each individual patch as they all vary.