Places to go
From local parks and beaches to somewhere off the beaten track - explore our top tips for exploring SA's unique natural environments.
Playgrounds
Discover why #ItsBetterOutside with our pick of South Australia’s adventure and nature playgrounds.
Waterfalls
Kids climbing the walls? Never fear! Rainy months are a perfect time to release pent-up energy on South Australia’s magical waterfall trails
Rockpools
Summer school holidays bring with them long, lazy days, an abundance of sunshine and the chance to make lasting memories with your kids.
Pine Forests
Whisk your children to far-away forest worlds where they can explore, imagine, and ignite their curiosity.
Bike Rides
We’ll let you in on a secret: Adelaide families are spoilt when it comes to biking adventures!
Camping
From windswept shores to ochre ranges, nothing beats immersing the family in South Australia’s wonderous National Parks. Discover camping’s special charms like winter campfires, bushwalks, fascinating wildlife and blooming wildflowers.
Surfing
If your kids have been asking to learn to surf, this is the information you’ve been waiting for. Particularly if you’re not a surfer yourself. A great place to start is, of course, surfing lessons (assuming your child is a confident swimmer – if not, perhaps start there).
Campfires
Cold, wet weather makes getting outdoors trickier with the fam, but there are a few sure-fire ways to embrace winter’s wild beauty!
Snorkelling
Grab a buddy and jump in for an underwater adventure with South Australia’s world-class marine parks and beaches.
National Parks
Keen to take the family to a National Park but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with our top tried-and-tested Adelaide Parks.
Bushwalks
Get active outdoors with a bushwalk in one of Adelaide’s iconic nature destinations.
Picnic Spots
Whether it’s a nearby outing or something further afield, families can relax and play in unique settings like Botanic Gardens, National Parks, reserves, beaches, lakes, and wetlands.
Beaches
From colourful metro seasides to secluded regional gems, families can escape to beaches framed by sweeping dunes, rocky headlands, ochre cliffs, and rolling hills. Shallow shores are perfect for play, while curious minds can discover an underwater world of fascinating marine creatures, sandy seafloors, seagrass meadows, reefs, and more.
