Outdoor Adventures

Don Moseley Park Playground, Keith

Find it at: Heritage Street, Keith Don Moseley Park received an extensive playground redevelopment late 2025. This nature-themed upgrade includes water play, a flying fox, sandpit, huge 4.2m tall towers, slides, swings, cubby houses and so much more. The best news? The famous ‘train’ roller coaster has remained part of this playground! If you are heading to the states South East or on a road trip to Melbourne or any where along...

Where to Go Flower Picking in Adelaide: Best Farms, Fields & Seasonal Spots

Looking for a fun day out with the kids (or just an excuse to wander through gorgeous fields of flowers)? Adelaide has some amazing spots where you can pick your own blooms – from bright yellow sunflowers in summer to colourful tulips in spring. It’s the perfect mix of fresh air, family fun and Insta-worthy photos. Here’s our guide to the best places to go flower picking in Adelaide. Hahndorf Flower Farm - PYO Flowers this Spring Hahndorf...

Onkaparinga River Recreation Park & National Park

Two parks. One river. Endless family fun!Onkaparinga River National Park – think hiking, lookouts, camping & the dramatic gorge.Onkaparinga River Recreation Park – wetlands, boardwalks, kayaking, fishing & family picnics. Onkaparinga River National Park A kaleidoscope of nature’s best with diverse hiking trails to the op of the cliff tops or down to permanent rock pools teeming with life. You’ll see rugged ridge tops and the...

Witton Bluff Base Trail

Nestled along Adelaide’s picturesque southern coastline, the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now fully open, offering families an inviting and accessible coastal adventure between Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga. What Makes It Family-Friendly? Safe and inclusive access: A smooth, sealed pathway, 3 metres wide, designed for shared use by walkers, prams, wheelchairs, and cyclists. Gentle terrain, easy pace: The entire 1.1 km trail takes about 30–45...

The Best Playground Slides in Adelaide

Everyone loves a slide, so we put together a bucket list of Adelaide’s best slides for you to tick off for the school holidays and beyond, and with all the amazing new playgrounds popping up all over the place at the moment you don’t have to drive too far out of the CBD to find one. Here’s the list of what we think are THE TOP TEN slides you’ll find in Adelaide (in no particular order) To find out more about the playgrounds you’ll find them in...

Coast is Calling Vouchers

A brand-new initiative from the South Australian Tourism Commission, this scheme aims to support tourism in coastal regions affected by recent algal blooms. The program releases 20,000 vouchers (valued up to $500) to encourage families, including those in Adelaide, to travel to impacted areas during Spring. Key facts: Tourism operator Expressions of Interest: Tuesday 26 August – Friday 29 August 2025  Ballot opens: Friday, 19 September 2025...

Best “Themed” Playgrounds in Adelaide

Adelaide is home to some amazing playgrounds, but sometimes, your kids may have a really intense love for a very specific theme. Most kids do at some point, whether it be dinosaurs, pirates, trains or just wanting to run around and get so damn dirty that you think you may get arrested for stealing sand. Whatever your kid is into, we have scoured the archives and compiled a list of some of Adelaide’s Best Themed Playgrounds for you to...

Party at West Beach Mini Golf

Outdoors and located no less than 200metres from the beach, West Beach Mini Golf is great fun for all ages and offers a whopping 27 holes! Divided into a range of course options. Open 7 days a week, A Family friendly atmosphere Awaits you with Loads of Amazing pirate and sea life statues the kids will love, with plenty of opportunities for pictures and great memories. Food and Drinks are also provided by the helpful and friendly staff. ...

Adventure Kayaking SA

Embark on an unforgettable family adventure with Adventure Kayaking SA as you explore the magical Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the fascinating Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail. Just 30 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, this unique eco-experience invites you to paddle through peaceful mangrove-lined creeks teeming with wildlife and rich history. Glide across calm waters and discover one of the world’s most accessible dolphin...

Adventure Hubs SA – Unleash the thrill of the outdoors

If you’re looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure that the whole family can enjoy then Adventure Hubs SA is your kind of place, it offers exhilarating, all-year-round experiences designed to challenge, inspire, and entertain visitors of all ages. Nestled in the stunning Adelaide Hills, the Mount Lofty Adventure Hub features South Australia’s highest artificial rock-climbing wall at 15 meters, and the state’s longest zipline –...

Sturt Gorge Recreation Park

Find it at: Flagstaff Hill, South Australia Sturt Gorge Recreation Park is internationally recognised as an area of conservation and geological significance. The park is also home to a rock formation, known as sturt tillite, that is believed to have been formed from glacial material dropped from ice floating in the ocean that covered South Australia 800 million years ago! WOW! Sturt Gorge Recreation Park is located 13km south of Adelaide. Entry...

Mount Remarkable National Park

A bit about Mount Remarkable National Park A 4 hour drive from Adelaide, Mount Remarkable National Park is an ideal place to take the family.There’s lots of diverse wildlife and campgrounds with good facilities. The park is a popular destination for bush walking, with trails for all ages and abilities and camping too! The mild temperatures from April to October are the most comfortable for walking. It’s also the best time of year to see...

Lincoln National Park

Find it at: Port Lincoln This park is not in the local Adelaide neighbourhood but if you’re nearby in the area it’s worth the trip, actually even if you’re not in the area and need a trip away then put Lincoln National Park on your bucket list ! Lincoln National Park is the place to be for the start of summer because this park is all things Summer! The weather is warm, and usually dry and therefore great for camping and ideal...

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and International Bird Sanctuary National Park

Find it at: Garden Island, SA Nature Play SA and National Parks SA have joined together to provide a range of fun & free events to be held at various National Parks around South Australia. Each month will feature a new park to discover, and the Park of the Month for November is Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and International Bird Sanctuary National Park. So tell me more…. The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is one of the delights you would...

Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park is located 110km west of Kingscote, on Kangaroo Island. Follow the Playford and West End Highways or the South Coast Road. You will find an array of experiences to enjoy with the family, including lookouts, bushwalks, camping, wildlife spotting and whale watching. Five amazing experiences at this park: 1. On a clear night find somewhere around your campsite to watch the night sky for shooting stars and spot...

Camping Katarapko (Murray River National Park)

Murray River National Park is divided into three separate areas: Katarapko (Winkie), Lyrup Flats (Lyrup) and Bulyong Island (Renmark). Katarapko is also divided into three sections Lock 4 section, Eckert’s Creek section and Katarapko Creek section (not far from Berri). Each section has a separate entrance so you’ll need to make sure you know which section you want to visit before you enter. Katarapko Creek flows through the park and is a great...

Cuddle a Cow – The Farm, Clarendon

Looking for something udderly adorable to do with the kids (or without, we’re not judging)? Just 40 minutes from Adelaide, nestled in the rolling hills of Clarendon, you’ll find one of the most wholesome and unforgettable experiences going around – Cuddle a Cow at The Farm, Clarendon. We recently popped in for a visit, and this is as real as it gets. Proper country vibes with dirt underfoot, fresh air, and yep… a bit of cow poo too! But...

Woorabinda Bushland Reserve Playground, Stirling

Find it at: Woorabinda Dr, Stirling Just a small distance from the centre of Stirling is Woorabinda Lake, part of Woorabinda Bushland Reserves – a 34 hectare park with approximately 4 km of walking trails. Loved and appreciated by locals and those in the know, Woorabinda is a magical place to visit. Updated in 2024 with fabulous new boardwalks on the western side of the lake, perfect for prams and accessibility devices (which include raised...

Adelaide Autumn Top Spots

Looking for the best places to enjoy autumn in Adelaide with kids? As the leaves turn golden and the weather cools, it’s the perfect season for outdoor adventures, nature walks, and cozy family outings. From stunning autumn foliage at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden to fun-filled events and picnic spots, we’ve rounded up the top family-friendly autumn destinations in Adelaide. Whether you’re after vibrant photo spots, playgrounds...

@Lenswood Pick Your Own Orchard

Pick Your Own Apples at @Lenswood isn’t just pick and run type of thing – it really is a fun full day out you can have with the whole family in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Their 2025 Season will open on 15th February and and is expected to run through to mid June – read on to see why you need to take the family there this Autumn! It is so much more than just apple picking – yes that is definitely the highlight, but...

Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens

Located about 10 minutes up the freeway, not far from the beautiful Mount Lofty house lie the stunning Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. Spread over 97 hectares containing accessible paths and trails for all ages and abilities these gardens are sure to be a hit with the whole family. One of our favourite trails is the lakeside trail, which is a 1 kilometre loop around the main lake that has 8 artworks each with a different theme, this one is perfect...

Bunyip Children’s Trail, Bonython Park

Find it at: Livestrong Pathway, Hindmarsh (along the River Torrens) We all already know that Bonython Park is AWESOME – between the playground & the newly re-opened Café Bonython, we honestly thought it couldn’t get any better. But lo & behold, it does get better! Introducing the Bunyip Trail! It’s a Children’s Trail that you can access by heading west along the river from the playground & follows the story...

Adelaide’s Roadside Produce Stalls

Did you know that Adelaide, in particular the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, has a fantastic trail of road side produce stalls? Hidden, cute, often trending on TikTok and very Instagram-able, but have you ever wondered how to find them? We are talking more than just a bucket of home grown lemons too! Yep, this is a great excuse to throw the kids in the car and take a nice little low cost adventure through the Adelaide Hills or at least...

A New Must-Try Experience for Families in Adelaide – Catch N Cook Adventure!

Looking for a unique and hands-on experience to enjoy with the kids? The Discover Adelaide with Catch N Cook package, offered by Crowne Plaza Adelaide in partnership with Catch N Cook World Tour, is a fantastic way to combine adventure, education, delicious food and a luxurious nights accommodation. We recently had the opportunity to try it out firsthand and had a claw-some time! Our Catch N Cook Experience The experience includes one night...

Adelaide Hills Sculpture Trail

The Adelaide Hills Sculpture Trail features 26 contemporary sculptures crafted by master sculptors from all corners of the world during the Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposiums in 2012, 2014 and 2016 Most of the sculptures are dotted around the beautiful landscape of the Adelaide Hills, with some in the neighbouring region of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Why not put all 26 stops on your weekend or school holiday bucket list and tick...

Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary

Nestled approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Adelaide, Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary stands as the state’s oldest private wildlife refuge, having been established in 1905. Staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers, the sanctuary is committed to preserving native flora and fauna within its expansive natural bush setting. Visitors to the sanctuary can engage in interactive experiences such as feeding kangaroos and emus. The grounds...

Toot Toot! All Aboard for an Adelaide Train Adventure!

Kids. Love. Trains…….especially ours. So if you have a little train enthusiast in your family we’ve made it easy for you to fill up your weekends with Adelaide’s best train experiences. There’s of course train rides, but don’t forget the museums, train themed playgrounds and mini railways you can check out for your little ones. You could seriously travel most of South Australia checking out all of the train related activities! Toot toot!...

Camping spots within 2 hours drive from Adelaide

Camping near Adelaide: top spots for a holiday Camping is such a great family experience. You don’t have to be a Leyland Brother loaded up with expensive equipment to do it either. You don’t need a 4WD, you don’t need a lot of money, you don’t need a lot of time you just need to make the decision to do it!Next step is to make sure you’ve got your camping “essentials”. I wrote a post last year about...

Family Bushwalking Adventures in Adelaide

Hiking with kids can be a bit hit & miss, can’t it? Will you take a wrong turn & end up miles away from where the car is parked? Will your toddler find a stick that they INSIST on carrying the whole way? Will that “short stroll” turn into a 9 hour epic adventure? Will your teenager complain the entire time that their legs are hurting? (Yes.) We’ve done the kms for you & walked ahead to find the best family...

Laratinga Wetlands – Mt Barker

Laratinga Wetlands is located in the Adelaide Hills suburb of Mt Barker, just off Bald Hills Road. The wetland’s environmental and recreational qualities attract many visitors and has won several awards, including the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Award. It’s a great place to spend a day walking the wheelchair accessible and pram friendly trails, riding bikes, having picnic, bird watching or just...