Did you know that Splash Town at Moonta Bay Foreshore on the Yorke Peninsula is an entirely FREE waterpark for kids and families? Think waterslides, tipping bucket and a whole heap of waterplay fun. It’s a fantastic community facility, open for every one to use.
South Australia has some really great little water parks and water slides, however a lot of them are hidden in various tourist parks and only available for use of their customers, it can be hard to find one that everyone can use, especially with out paying.
A real family holiday fave hot spot, the water park is able to be used by kids (and adults…well nobody told me off) of all ages and abilities. My youngest was a little shy at first but he was covered by the little slide in the park. The eldest kids (and me) had a ball on the 4 big slides as well as the big water bucket. With plenty of seats and grassed areas to sit and watch the kids, as well as it all being fenced off, this just makes for a superb family arvo.
Once you finish at the water park you can wander the nearby beach and jetty, play in the adjacent enclosed playground or have a BBQ. There is plenty of shelter, public toilets and changing areas as well as coffee shops right across the road. Not hard to see why this place is so popular! Check the opening times as they may vary throughout the year as well.
Moonta Bay is just under two hours drive from Adelaide.
Where? Moonta Bay. 171 Bay Road, Moonta Bay, South Australia
Open from beginning October School Holidays to end of April School Holidays. Check Facebook or www.visitcoppercoast.com.au/splashtown for times as holiday and during school term times differ.
How much? Free!
Summer 2024/25 Splash Town Moonta Opening Hours
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