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Fox Creek Wines Summer Series l McLaren Vale l Review

Fox Creek Wines Summer Series.
Review by Jo Parkinson
What better way to spend your Summer than with a free outdoor cinema, live music, kids holiday workshops, food, and wine? Look no further than Fox Creek Wine’s Summer Series, it’s a whole lot of fun for the whole family!
Fox Creek Wines is situated on Malpas Rd, between […]

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre l Review

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, Cafe and Play Space.
Don’t be fooled by the name… McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre is so much more than a place for tourists. With its cute kitchen garden café, art gallery, awesome nature playground and yummy gin tasting, this is one spot that you need to […]

Flat to Vale Trail l McLaren Vale to McLaren Flat l Review

Flat to Vale Trail, City of Onkaparinga, Review
By Jo Parkinson
It’s time to dust off the walking shoes! The City of Onkaparinga’s fantastic new Flat to Vale Trail from McLaren Vale to McLaren Flat is scenic, peaceful and a great way to get active.
The Trail
The 3.6km path is an extension of the existing Coast to Vines […]

Sky Song | McLaren Vale | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Sky Song Review – Adelaide Fringe 2022
★★★★ 4 1/2 stars for a spiritual, cultural and meaningful night of flying lights and compelling storytelling. A must see.
Set against the Willunga Hills and surrounded by vineyards, Sky Song lights up the night sky after dark and features the voices of poet Ali Cobby Eckermann, storytellers Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner […]

Woodstock Wines | Family-Friendly Winery | Wildlife Sanctuary | McLaren Vale | Review

Family-friendly winery with wildlife sanctuary, playground & beautiful grounds to explore
by Sharon Harrington
Woodstock Wines in McLaren Vale is a gorgeous spot for a long sunshiny lunch with the family. Daily kangaroo feeding, outdoor seating next to the playground, and big grassy lawns for a run around make this a wonderful place to visit with the […]

Down The Rabbit Hole Cellar Door – A Family Friendly Winery in McLaren Vale | Review

Are you looking for a cellar door in McLaren Vale with a difference?
by Brooke Hendry
Wanting to visit a cellar door that is actually family friendly? Well then, don’t be late and hop right in to Down the Rabbit Hole Wines – McLaren Vale’s newest winery that is simply picture perfect. This sure is a cellar […]

d’Arenberg Cube | d’Arenberg Winery | McLaren Vale | Review

d’Arenberg Cube at d’Arenberg Winery.
Recently, on a day trip adventure to Port Elliot, we were passing through McLaren Vale and saw the iconic d’Arenberg Cube jutting out of the flat landscape. On a whim, we decided we ought to explore this unique building.
As you enter the building it is obvious that everything in it is […]

Harry’s Deli at Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale | Review

Harry’s Deli at Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale | Review
by Emma Parkinson of Adelaide Boutique Online
Coffee, wine, beer, cider, cheese, cake… these are a few of my favourite things….

After a less than relaxing drive with the kids doing a great impersonation of the Ultra Tune ad’s annoying noise in the back of the car….I discover myself […]

10 Family Friendly Places to Visit on a Day Trip to McLaren Vale | Review

Guest Post by Becky Hirst
A family day trip to the McLaren Vale wine region
Visiting a wine region with your kids? Surely that’s no fun, right?
Wrong!
Visiting a wine region isn’t about consuming as much wine as you can. When you dig beneath the surface, visiting a wine region can be about agriculture, produce, flavours, scenery, history, […]

Beach Road Wines | McLaren Vale | Review

Beach Road Wines | McLaren Vale
Review by Susannah Marks
We stopped for lunch at Beach Road Wines on a recent trip to the Fleurieu Peninsula and were immediately impressed by the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful setting.
Less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide, Beach Road Wines is family-owned and is one of those wineries that is truly […]

Adventure Hubs SA | Mount Lofty & McLaren Vale | April School Holidays 2024

Adventure Hubs SA
Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you’ll find the Mount Lofty Adventure Hub, delivering an array of exciting family experiences for the April school holidays.

Mount Lofty Adventure Hub
You will find the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub nestled in the Adelaide Hills just up the freeway at Piccadilly.
Challenge yourself on South Australia’s most extensive artificial […]

Encore Summer Series | McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast

ENCORE Summer Activations Series at McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast
Get ready for 90 days of unforgettable experiences from artisan markets to pizza and gelati on the beach, kid’s amusements or soak up the sun with a cocktail, local food offerings and live music on the foreshore.
There is something for everyone starting from 1 December in […]

Electric Skies | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Electric Skies: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for an exhilarating sound and light show that the whole family will appreciate.
Review by Claire Davill
Electric Skies is a masterful combination of technology, storytelling and music, with a sound and light show that leaves you feeling both exhilarated and enchanted. Five hundred drones light up the […]

SummerVines | McLaren Vale | 20-29 Jan 2023

[ January 20, 2023 to January 29, 2023. ]
The McLaren Vale Wine Region will celebrate the very best of Summer in the Vale during January.
The inaugural McLaren Vale SummerVines festival will be held from 20–29 January 2023 at various participating venues around the region.  Enjoy a glass in the sun and experience how the gorgeous natural landscape influences everything – from the bright […]

Aldinga Biplanes Cafe l Aldinga Airfield l Review

Adelaide Biplanes Cafe at Aldinga Airfield, Review
By Jo Parkinson
Up, up and away! If you’re a fan of flight, food and fun, then you will love Adelaide Biplanes Cafe!
Located at Aldinga Airfield, this is not your usual dining experience. Sit back and relax, as you enjoy delicious food, picturesque scenery and watch light aircraft takeoff and […]

Sky Song | McLaren Vale | Adelaide Fringe | Extended to 25 & 26 Mar 2022

[ March 11, 2022 to March 14, 2022. March 18, 2022 to March 20, 2022. March 25, 2022 to March 26, 2022. ]
Sky Song at the Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Extended to 25 & 26 March
The centrepiece of this year’s Fringe is Sky Song at Leconfield and Richard Hamilton Wines in McLaren Vale.  Watch the sky come alive with hundreds of drones flying in majestic formation, unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Due to popular demand – new sessions […]

Rob Thomas | A Day On The Green | Leconfield Wines McLaren Vale | 10 Nov 2019

[ November 10, 2019; ]
Rob Thomas Chip Tooth Tour – A Day on the Green
Including special guests Pete Murray, Russell Morris and Emily Wurramara.
Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Live Nation, is excited to announce Rob Thomas’ welcome return to Adelaide, performing at A Day On The Green at Leconfield Wines, McLaren Vale on Sunday 10 November 2019. Last in […]

A Long Lazy Lunch at the Lazy Ballerina | Dinglebadinga | Review

A long, lazy lunch at the Lazy Ballerina
The name of this idyllic venue is not going to be forgotten quickly! The Lazy Ballerina really is a beautiful spot to spend a sunny afternoon with friends relaxing over a bottle of wine, nibbles and pizza.

The Lazy Ballerina is located at Dinglebadinga, opposite Kuitpo Forest and 10 […]

Sea and Vines Family Day | McLaren Vale | 13 Jun 2016

[ June 13, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Family Day at Sea and Vines Festival
The Monday of the June long weekend is traditionally a day to enjoy Sea & Vines with your whole family – and 2016 is no exception!

Many of the vineyards that are part of the Sea and Vines Festival have family-friendly activities on offer from face painting to bouncy castles; […]

Harvest Festival McLaren Vale | 16 Jan 2016

[ January 16, 2016; ]
The Harvest Festival McLaren Vale is a celebration of the diversity of food, wine, music and the arts from the McLaren Vale region.
The festival offers a range of events and experiencs as well as tastes and sounds to enjoy your day.
2016 Festival Program
Entry
A gold coin donation per person is asked for upon arrival. Please remember all […]

Bracegirdles | Chocolate Happiness | Review

Bracegirdle’s House of Fine Chocolate is one of our favourite cafes to visit for a chocolatey treat. You could take the kids there as a holiday treat, a reward for doing something great or perhaps for a Birthday treat on a non-party year…or just because!

If your kids like lollies and they like chocolate, they will […]

World Chocolate Day in Adelaide | 7 July

[ July 7, 2023; ]
Celebrate World Chocolate Day in Adelaide – 7 July
Celebrate the most delicious day of the year in Adelaide – from the city to the hills and beyond!
We are spoilt for choice in Adelaide with so many local, high quality chocolatiers, chocolate factories and chocolate shops!  

Each year July 7th is World Chocolate Day so here […]

Mother’s Day in Adelaide | Events, Gift Ideas & Fun Family Activities | 14 May 2023

[ May 14, 2023; ]
What’s on in Adelaide for Mother’s Day – Sunday 14 May 2023
Mother’s Day gift ideas and family-friendly activities to show Mum how much you care.
We think Mums everywhere deserve some extra love and attention on Mother’s Day to show how much they are loved and appreciated. Take the time to find out what that special […]

Dreaming In Drones – Electric Skies | Adelaide Fringe | 24 & 25 Feb 2023

Headlining the 2023 Adelaide Fringe is Dreaming In Drones – Electric Skies.
Following on from the award winning show Sky Song comes Electric Skies, a drone show spectacular launching 500 drones over one hundred metres into the night sky.
Across two unforgettable nights, see the skies over Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park light up with a multi-sensory, electrifying light show […]

Best Hot Chocolates Around Adelaide

Your Guide to Adelaide’s Best Hot Chocolates
There’s nothing like a rich, smooth, chocolatey hot chocolate, particularly in the middle of Winter. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places where you can go and enjoy a nice hot chocolate and maybe indulge in a little treat on the side.
Where to go for […]

Fleurieu Peninsula | Family Friendly Things to See & Do | South Australia

Visiting the Family-friendly Fleurieu Peninsula
The Fleurieu Peninsula has so much to offer including beautiful beaches, scenic drives, farmers markets, playgrounds, historic townships and of course the wine region of McLaren Vale.
Just 40 minutes south of the city, the Fleurieu is perfect for a day-trip or why not stay longer and book a weekend away. A […]

Views,Trips & Dips | Parks, Beaches, Caravan Parks & Tourism | Local Government of SA

Family Holidays in South Australia Supported by our Local Councils
South Australians love visiting the State’s regions to relax and unwind in the great outdoors. In the summertime, families flock to beautiful coastal and riverside areas to enjoy the many activities these hotspots have to offer.
Kids get to swim and play on pristine sandy beaches or […]

New Menz FruChocs Shop | Tanunda | Opened Dec 2021

New Menz FruChocs Shop in Tanunda
Menz Confectionary has unveiled its new FruChocs Shop full of delicious chocolates, located at 59 Murray Street in Tanunda. This is great news for locals and travellers to the iconic Barossa wine region. 

The new store boasts a Great Wall of FruChocs, chocolate dripping walls, on-site handmade chocolate production, neon rainbows, […]

Top Things to do in South Australia for Families

Top Things to do in South Australia for Families
If you’re visiting Adelaide and are keen to explore the city but also venture a little further out, you will find fabulous cafes, great coffee, lovely parks and gardens and much, much more.
From the scenic hills down to the beaches below, South Australia offers an endless supply […]

25 Things to Do in Spring in Adelaide | Nature Play SA

25 Things To Do In Spring for Adelaide Families by Nature Play SA
Looking for some fun Spring inspiration to get out and about with the kids now the weather is warming up?
Once Spring is in the air the days get longer and warmer so it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and explore!  We are […]

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