Discover the best open, outdoor spaces to explore with kids around Adelaide.
We’ve always known we live in the lucky country here in Australia and one of the best ways to appreciate our own backyard is to go out and explore some of our wide, open spaces. Kids of all ages benefit from getting outside in the fresh air and away from screens and devices. Exercising helps our mental health and overall wellness too.
South Australia has it all – some of the best beaches in the world, stunning national parks and wildlife locations, beautiful bush walks and scenic trails and lush park lands surrounding our city.
South Australia’s National Parks
South Australia is home to dozens of national parks and reserves that are open to visitors all year round. From day trips with your family to overnight camping getaways with friends, these destinations offer an opportunity to get back to nature, learn about our environment and spend quality time with loved ones.
You can use the search function on the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia website here to find a park to visit.
SA CARAVAN PARKS AND CAMP GROUNDS
Go Bushwalking
Getting out into nature is so important and we have an abundance of bushland and parklands around Adelaide and throughout South Australia. From gentle walks to hikes, there are trails to suit all ages and fitness levels.
Places like Waterfall Gully and Morialta and only minutes from the Adelaide CBD and fabulous places to explore with kids.
Check out Walking SA’s 50 Great Walks and Hikes for Kids & Families in South Australia.
Go for a Bike Ride
Bike riding is a fun activity to do as a family, especially once you are all competent on two wheels! Go for a ride around your neighbourhood, along a bike path such as Linear Park along the River Torrens or try a BMX track, such as Kurangga Park.
Visit a Botanic Garden
Botanic Gardens SA maintain some of the most beautiful gardens in South Australia that are completely free to enter. Take a picnic for lunch, spend a relaxing day wondering along the paths at a leisurely pace and lounge about on the green lawns.
Read our reviews of Mt Lofty Botanic Garden, Adelaide Botanic Garden and Wittunga Botanic Garden.
Take a Beach Walk
South Australia is blessed with numerous pristine beaches to enjoy – go for a walk, take a frisbee or ball and spend some time breathing in the fresh sea air. If you feel like a drive why not take a day trip and head to one of our beautiful coastal regions, such as the Fleurieu Peninsula.
CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE TO SA BEACHES
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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