Tucked away in the residential streets of Crafers is Protea Reserve Playground – a brand new, quiet, nature-themed playground with thoughtful accessibility features and lots to do.
Review by Claire Davill
Protea Reserve is full of natural shade and plenty of wildlife, and the new playground (opened on 2024) reflects that. The central piece of equipment contains […]
Sherry Park playground in Mylor has undergone a fantastic upgrade and now boasts a ninja warrior course and toddler-friendly playground in addition to the existing BMX track, meaning there’s something for everyone – little kids and big kids.
Review by Claire Davill
Sherry Park sits adjacent to the Mylor oval and is situated right in the middle […]
POP Market in Hahndorf aims to bring you the best of South Australian small businesses and their beautiful handmade products. You can expect to find homewares, gifts, home produce, jewellery and more.
POP Market runs Sundays and some Saturdays from 11am- 4pm in the Hahndorf Memorial Institute. It is filled with small businesses and people with […]
[ April 13, 2024 to April 14, 2024. April 20, 2024 to April 21, 2024. April 25, 2024; April 27, 2024 to April 28, 2024. May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. Experience the last weekend of the current apple picking season on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May 2024.
Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy Pink Lady apples fresh […]
Explore the Littlehampton Tunnels in the Adelaide Hills.
A short drive up the freeway to Littlehampton, just outside of Mount Barker, brings you to a fantastic group of tunnels that you can walk as a family. There’s plenty to explore here and lots of photo opportunities.
Review by Claire Davill
To reach the tunnels we recommend parking at […]
Exploring Keith Stephenson Park Playground in Mount Barker.
A newly updated playground offers it all – fully fenced, accessible equipment, lots of nature play, plenty of shade and toilets nearby.
Review by Claire Davill
The playground at Keith Stephenson Park sits in the large, lush green reserve along Western Flat Creek, close to the centre of Mount Barker. […]
[ April 13, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
National Motor Museum
The Autumn School Holidays are just around the bend and it’s a great time to visit the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Get ready for a wheelie good time at the National Motor Museum. There’s a boot load of cool things happening these holidays so go along for the ride!
What’s on at the […]
@Lenswood Pick Your Own Apples, Adelaide Hills, Review
**Editors update: 25 April 2024 – APPLE SEASON ENDED FOR 2024
By Jo Parkinson & Claire Davill
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away… so now is the perfect time to go apple picking in the Adelaide Hills and experience a fun day out @Lenswood Pick Your […]
[ March 2, 2024 to April 30, 2024. ]
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills during Autumn
**Editors update: 25 April 2024 – APPLE SEASON ENDED FOR 2024
The perfect family friendly activity, go and pick your own apples @Lenswood Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills this Autumn.
Enjoy a beautiful day out with the kids and start a memorable family Autumn tradition. […]
[ March 30, 2024; April 1, 2024; ]
Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival 2024 in the Adelaide Hills.
The Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival has been a family favourite for generations. Take your own food and drinks onto the course, enjoy a picnic by your car and celebrate the Easter long weekend with family and friends.
The Easter Racing Carnival has been one of South Australia’s premier social […]
South Australian Country Shows
There are over 45 country shows held each year in South Australia. Fabulous family fun for everyone, country shows not only focus on traditional show activities for agriculture and horticulture, they also feature other activities such as rides, sideshows, showbags, fireworks and plenty of free entertainment.
Country shows are wonderful community events and […]
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Atkins Farm in the Adelaide Hills
For a limited time the general public can pick their own sunflowers at beautiful Atkins Farm in Meadows.
Atkins Farm is a working farm and in summer they open their gates to allow visitors to pick their own sunflowers. The 2024 season is due to open in […]
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]
[ October 9, 2022; October 7, 2023 to October 8, 2023. ]
Are you looking for something deliciously fun to do these School Holidays?! …
Look no further than a visit to Melba’s Chocolates at their Woodside Factory! They’re open daily from 9am to 4:30pm.
Watch them in action making all their yummy treats, indulge in one of their deliciously creamy Hot Chocolates, and pick up all your favourite […]
Unlock an unforgettable Australian wildlife experience right on Adelaide’s doorstep at Cleland Wildlife Park these holidays.
Choose from a range of interactive programs that let you get up close and personal with iconic native animals, learn about their fascinating habitats, and even meet some adorable baby creatures—all within a 25-minute drive from the city centre.
Kids’ Only […]
Battunga Park at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills has two great playgrounds to keep kids of all ages busy, plus expansive grassy areas for kids to run around on.
Review by Jo Parkinson
The beautiful trees in the park provide plenty of lovely cool shade during the warmer months and spectacular autumn colours once the weather starts […]
Giant Swing, Climbing Adventure Tower & SA’s Longest Zipline
This trio of aerial adventures is perfect for thrill seekers including kids above 120cm and weighing more than 25kg. Expect 90 minutes of jaw-dropping action starting with a rock wall climb to the top of a 15m adventure tower (the highest artificial climbing wall in South Australia), […]
[ May 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023. ]
Pick Your Own Apples at Mahnew Orchard
Grab the kids and head to Lenswood to pick fresh Pink Lady apples straight from the trees at Mahnew Orchard.
Mahnew Orchard in the Adelaide Hills will open to the public for two days in May so families can pick their own Pink Lady Apples. Entry includes one of their picking bags and […]
[ April 8, 2023 to April 10, 2023. ]
Sophie’s Patch Easter Open Garden 2023.
The tradition continues with Easter at Sophie’s Patch in Mt Barker Springs over three days from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 April 2023.
Easter at Sophie’s Patch has become a tradition thousands of South Australians, and many interstate visitors have come to enjoy. 2023 will be no different and offers the […]
Pick Your Own Figs in the Adelaide Hills.
Glen Ewin Estate will be opening the gates for ‘pick your own figs’ from Thursday 9 March 2023.
Forage through the Glen Ewin Estate 12,000 fig tree orchard for perfect figs to take home and enjoy. Pick Your Own is open daily from 9am during the season (subject to […]
Jungle Sports
Jungle Sports is an exciting high-energy multi-sport program for 1.5 to 6 year olds that teaches 9 different sports throughout the year. Classes are run by energetic coaches who help children of all abilities grow their confidence and foster a love of sport.
Over the year they will learn the fundamental movements of cricket, tennis, […]
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia’s first inner city aerial adventure park in the Adelaide city parklands and is also located at Kuitpo Forest.
Both TreeClimb at Kuitpo Forest and Adelaide offer an aerial adventure unlike any other in South Australia. Both feature amazing aerial obstacles and ziplines for all ages. TreeClimb at Kuitpo also has an aerial […]
The Scenic Hotel – Beautiful views and great vibes
The Scenic Hotel is a gorgeous vintage pub with great vibes, exceptional pub fare and glorious views over tree tops and Adelaide City to the ocean beyond.
by Sharon Harrington
Built in 1869 and recently renovated in 2020, this pub is perfectly located to take advantage of the beautiful […]
Beerenberg Farm Café and Strawberry Picking
Now with their new Beerenberg Farm Café open, the holidays have never tasted so good.
Beerenberg’s menu of family favourites is crafted by their Farm Chef David, using fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced produce. You’ll find everything from freshly-made loaded hotdogs, burgers, sandwiches, salads and homemade pies, to delectable cakes, waffles, and […]
[ December 17, 2022 to December 18, 2022. ]
JaumaFest Cherry Harvest Festival.
JaumaFest is a Cherry Harvest Festival held at the Jauma Farm in Lenswood.
This is a community festival in Peramangk Country, Adelaide Hills. The day will also include the chance to participate in organic cherry picking. Pick your own box of delicious cherries for your Christmas table, there are 10 varieties to taste […]
[ March 8, 2023 to March 13, 2023. ]
Lost Dogs’ Disco – Mount Barker
Brought to you by the team behind the popular Cupid’s Koi Garden in the 2022 Adelaide Festival, this huge sculptural work brings more interactive inflatables to Mount Barker’s beautiful Keith Stephenson Park.
With bursts of bright colour rearing high into the sky, the spectacular size is the first thing you notice. […]
Strawberry Farms to visit in South Australia
Find out where you can pick your own strawberries around Adelaide, or buy them direct from the farm.
Strawberry season in South Australia usually starts around late October/early November and runs until April or May depending on the season, but it will vary from farm to farm. There are some […]
[ October 8, 2022; ]
Celebrate the Cedars
Celebrate the Cedars is the inaugural festival marking the anniversary of Hans Heysen’s Birthday (145th birthday). Lovers of art, history, music and nature can come together in the stunning Artist’s Garden and surrounds at The Cedars, Hahndorf on Saturday 8 October.
This festival celebrates the stunning home, studios, gardens, and acreage of the Heysen […]
Hahndorf Farm Barn.
Looking for some fun activities to enjoy with the kids in the beautiful Adelaide Hills these school holidays?
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park. You can hold, touch and feed most of their animals in complete safety and at your own comfort level. They also […]
Challenge Hill Obstacle Course | Woodhouse Activity Centre | Review
Challenge Hill Obstacle Course is a must-do while enjoying all that Woodhouse Activity Centre has to offer. You can crawl, climb, balance and swing your way through over 30 obstacles set in the bushland of the Adelaide Hills.
Access to Challenge Hill is included in your day […]
