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Local plants, animals & kites at Glenthorne

Be inspired by the natural surroundings, wildlife and local plants that you will discover on self guided walks of Glenthorne National park. Use these insights to put on canvas of your own kite to take to the skies as we run a kite making workshop for all to enjoy. We will use a unique range of experiences in Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta that sees participants explore Kaurna and European history, discover unique flora and...

Local plants, animals & kites at Glenthorne

Be inspired by the natural surroundings, wildlife and local plants that you will discover on self guided walks of Glenthorne National park. Use these insights to put on canvas of your own kite to take to the skies as we run a kite making workshop for all to enjoy. We will use a unique range of experiences in Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta that sees participants explore Kaurna and European history, discover unique flora and...

Softfoot Wildlife Park Open June Long Weekend | Kids Free Entry

Looking for a fun activity to do with the kids on the June long weekend? Our Wildlife Park is the perfect place to let your kids explore and get close to nature. See a variety of animals throughout your walk, including ‘Giggles’ our friendly Kookaburra, ‘Chappy’ the talking Cockatoo’, Emus, Kangaroos, lots of colourful birds, a freshwater Crocodile, Carpet Python + more! WHERE: Softfoot Wildlife Park594 Sawpit Road Hindmarsh Valley (10mins from...

Goolwa Barrage, Fleurieu Peninsula

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....

The Backyard Universe – Southern Fleurieu Twilight Experience

See the Fleurieu Peninsula like you’ve never seen it before! This family friendly tour departs from both the Victor Harbor Visitor Centre and Normanville and will take you and your family on an evening adventure like none other with The Backyard Universe tour team. Embark on a chauffeured journey into the serene embrace of a moonlit Conservation Park, where the natural world transforms under the cloak of night. As the sun dips below the...

Mawson lakes Community Early Learning Centre

Celebrating their 15th birthday with a public event Family Fun Day Families can enjoy: Face painting Rides Entertainment Food Market/Stalls WHERE: Mawson Lakes Community Early Learning WHEN: Sunday 25 February TIME: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm COST: Free

HJ & Brian Cook Native Animal Reserve, Minlaton

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...