Monarto Safari Resort with kids: a wild family getaway We’re lucky to have some pretty incredible places to explore in South Australia, but Monarto Safari Resort might just be one of the most unique family stays we’ve had. Where else can you wake up, make a coffee, step onto your balcony and watch a tower of giraffes enjoying their morning feed? (Yes, that’s what a group of giraffes is called… you’re welcome.) No, you’re...
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FMC Neonatal Unit and Parents Who Have Been There are excited to put on this event for the Neonatal Community. If you had a baby born premature and or sick needing Neonatal Care, no matter when and no matter which hospital they were in, be it recently or years ago… you and your family are invited to this Christmas Party we are putting on for the Neonatal Community. Saturday 1st November 2025 from 9am to 12 noon and from 1-4pm (please note...
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Whether an eco-warrior or conscious consumer, come say hello and see what’s growing in the heart of Blackwood. There’ll be nature painting and play with Aunty Ros, hands-on demonstrations for sustainable living, and you can even pat a quokka! Come down to 10 Waite Street (behind Drakes) on Saturday 1st November from 10am to 1pm. (official opening at 11am) and be part of the new leaf in Blackwood.
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If you’ve ever explored the Eyre Peninsula, you’ll know it’s famous for its stunning coastlines, fresh seafood, and wide-open spaces. But when it comes to family-friendly attractions, options can feel a little… sparse. That’s where Glen Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard steps in to save the day. This place ticks all the boxes for a memorable day out. Animals to cuddle, activities to keep everyone entertained, and even a cheeky wine...
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If you are spending a day or a weekend with your family in Goolwa, Port Elliot, Victor Harbor or anywhere on the Fleurieu Peninsula, a visit to the Goolwa Barrage is a must! Not only does it play an important part in the water flow and management of the Coorong, Murray River and Lower Lakes there is also some stunning birdlife to see and the main attraction – seals playing in the water and lazing in the sun on the barrage structures....
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Right across the road from the Minlaton Caravan Park and the Minlaton Playground is the HJ & Brian Cook Native Animal Reserve. You can’t go inside, but take the kids for a walk around the perimeter to have a look at the emus, wallabies and birdlife. There are a few shady seats around the outside for you to sit and watch the animals. The emus were as curious about us as we were about them and followed us the whole way around! When we...
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