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There’s plenty on offer in McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast this Winter.

This winter school holidays, McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast are making family getaways easy, fun, and full of fresh air. Just a short drive from Adelaide and you’ll find yourself exploring the stunning scenery and experiencing the hospitality that makes this region of S.A one of our favourites. For families who love a mix of adventure and relaxation, the region offers it all. Nature trails to walk or cycle and then refuel at one of the...

GT Fisher Nature Playground, Victor Harbor

Find it at: Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor The redeveloped GT Fisher Playground in Victor Harbor opened in July 2019 and is located where the old train playground was, right near the horse trams, this nature playground will have the kids smiling all around. What an amazing interactive, quirky playspace the people of Victor Harbor have delivered. Based around the local community feedback and ideas the design and theme of this nature playground...

Redwing Farm, Moonta, Yorke Peninsula

Waking up to a giant black-and-white cow waiting at the fence while you sip your morning cuppa might not be everyone’s idea of a dream holiday…. but for us, it was pretty perfect. Redwing Farm, owned and run by Nicola and Damien Adams, is a 460-acre working property just outside Moonta on the stunning Yorke Peninsula. If you’re after a getaway that’s wholesome, hands-on, and full of fresh air and animal encounters, this place is...

Top Family Activities in the Adelaide City this Winter

Exploring Adelaide with kids is a great way to spend an afternoon, a full day, or even a weekend. When’s the last time you caught a train, tram, or bus in the CBD? It’s even easy to drive in and park the car. Visiting the city screams adventure, the kids love it, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We’ve compiled some of the best things to see and do and places to eat and stay in the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide with your family this...

Causeway Cafe, Victor Harbor

No trip to Victor Harbor is complete without a delicious cup of coffee from The Causeway Cafe. Located at Number 1, The Esplanade, this café is the epitome of family-friendly dining. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the iconic Horse Drawn Tram and Warland Reserve, with Granite Island Causeway within easy reach, it’s the ideal starting point for a day filled with exploration and excitement. As you walk in, you are greeted with...

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, 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...

Bridgewater Mill Playground

Find it at: Mount Barker Rd, Bridgewater This stunning playground is just about everything we love about a day out in our beautiful Adelaide Hills. Coffee, stunning scenery and a fab playground for all ages. Located just below the Bridgewater Mill, the playground is fenced along the road and edges but NOT on the creek bed, which in my opinion is great because it allows kids to take there shoes off and go for a good explore in the creek bed....

@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!...

Adelaide Central Market

The Adelaide Central Market is always a hive of activity and are a great place to explore piles of scrumptious fresh food from a variety of cultures. There’s loads for kids to learn, mountains of foods to choose from and plenty of activities to enjoy. Some of the activities include face painting, cooking demonstrations, small goods appreciation classes, live entertainment and more! General Opening hours: Tuesday7.00am –...

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...

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...

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...

Barossa Valley Chocolate Company

The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company opened just before Easter 2019, and is a must-visit when you are in the area. Don’t plan on a quick visit just to buy some amazing chocolate though, there is so much on offer here you may as well book in for lunch at Benni’s Cafe and try it all! It’s a fabulous alternative to a traditional cellar door with so many initiatives that can be used as bargaining power for the kids! BVCC Chocolate Shop...

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...

Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre

The new facility is currently under construction and is located within a precinct bordered by Bald Hills Road and Springs Road, Mount Barker. The site already includes the Summit Sport and Recreation Park, linear trail, and heritage barns. The first phase of construction will include; 25m x 10 lane competition/lap pool Learn to swim pool Splash pad for kids Shallow entry pool with water play Warm water therapy pool Gym and fitness rooms Crèche...

Best Family Friendly Caravan Parks in South Australia

Caravan Parks sure have come a long way from when I was a kid. Jumping pillows, pools, playgrounds right up to massive waterparks, putt putt and pump tracks. Some of these parks go over and above when it comes to family friendly making them a fantastic family holiday option all within a drive from home. We’re lucky to have stayed at some of S.A’s best caravan parks and here’s our top 10. Victor Harbor Holiday Park Just over...

FREE Water Play in Adelaide

When it’s hot in Adelaide, it’s really bloody hot. So here are some great parks where you can find FREE shade, water, and some playground fun to keep the kids happy and the electricity bill down. As always PLEASE be very careful with your kids around water. We love kids exploring, having fun in nature and having a splash but you need to watch them at all times! And don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wrap! All of the places...

Don Moseley Park, Keith

Find it at: Heritage Street, Keith ***CLOSED FROM FEBRURAY 2025 to JULY 2025** for extensive playground redevelopment. Good news, the park is still open for toilet amenities and a kick of th footy on the grass, however the play equiptment, including the train is all fenced off. Even better news, the train will remain in the playground when it reopens. pheeeewww! So good! The Don Moseley Park is being redeveloped! The park will be closed, apart...

South Australian Road Trip Ferry Locations

Road trips with kids. The mere phrase sparks fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned parents, yet we often look back on those trip through the rosiest of rose coloured glasses as some of the best family memories don’t we. Usually. We absolutely love those unique experiences that only come with exploring our fantastic state, whether it be a brilliant playground (Check out all the best regional playgrounds here), drool worthy country...

Charleston Playground

Find it at: Newman Road, Charleston Adelaide Hills Council have put the finishing touches on this fabulous new playspace at gorgeous Charleston. Coming in at about $180 grand, this has plenty to offer all of your kids as they stop off to stretch the legs during your Sunday road trip. We love the 3 on 3 basketball court (plus adjacent tennis courts if that takes your fancy) as well as the little scooter track that travels around the playground....

Hallett Cove Coastal Boardwalk Bridges

The Marion Coastal Walkway will take you all the way from Marino Rocks through to Hallett Cove, a total of 7.2 kms and with the newly opened multi-million dollar dual suspension bridges, the walk is now even more spectacular. The views are incredible and you can stop and head down the stairs to the beach to explore the small sea creatures and ancient rock faces when you need a break. The trail is open to the elements and there are beautiful,...