An updated playground located at a family favourite beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot is a favourite beach for families on the Southern Coast. Located 80km from Adelaide, it is the perfect destination for a day trip.
The playground is located on the southwestern corner of the bay, near the […]
Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s slides and splash pad are open for summer 2024/2025.
The warm weather is here and so is the Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s outdoor fun! The outdoor facilities are now open, featuring a 50-metre heated pool, splash pad with junior slides, and a thrilling 10-metre triple water slide tower.
Members can access amenities based on their […]
Learn to Swim at Waterworld Aquatic Centre
Knowing how to stay safe around water is an important skill for all children to have, so enrol them in Waterworld’s Learn to Swim program!
The program is open to children of all ages and skill levels, and is designed to build confident swimmers. Taught by supportive AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors, your […]
Make this birthday unforgettable with a Waterworld party!
Your child’s big day will be packed with fun—priority slide access, a private party area, and budget-friendly options for catered or self-catered packages.
Kick back while the dedicated party host keeps the excitement flowing with awesome water activities, party games, and even a group photo to capture the memories. […]
Slide into fun at Waterworld in Tea Tree Gully.
Looking for a fun-filled adventure these school holidays? Waterworld Aquatic Centre has you covered! Dive into heated pools, take on the inflatable AquaRun, and let the kids run wild in the interactive splash pad. With the waterslides open every day, why not go all out with an […]
Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide – Season Opening Dates.
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from September or October through to late March or April. Many will be open in time for the Spring school holidays.
Below you will find […]
The Salisbury Recreation Precinct reopened as the exciting new Salisbury Aquatic Centre in June 2024.
Redevelopment of the Salisbury Aquatic Centre, which is nestled within the picturesque natural setting of Happy Home Reserve, has resulted in a new and improved facility to provide a diverse range of aquatic, health and leisure services to the community.
The design […]
South Australian Beaches
Adelaide has an envious selection of city beaches stretching from North Haven all the way down to Sellicks Beach and beyond in the south.
Most of Adelaide’s central beaches are less than 30 minutes drive from the city, with the spectacular southern beaches about an hour away. Planning a day on the sand is […]
Adelaide Beaches with Vehicle Access
Beach loving families will know the struggle of having to drag everything you need for an outing at the beach from the carpark all the way down to the sand – especially on a hot day! So it’s always a bonus when you can drive onto the beach and set up […]
Concept plans revealed for a seaside pool at Hallett Cove
The City of Marion released concept designs in June 2023 for an unfunded proposal for a seaside pool at Hallett Cove – for both a 50m option and a 25m option – at a cost of $10.3 million and $9 million respectively.
Council will also ask the […]
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Upgrade
The much-loved Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre in Felixstow will be transformed into an exciting water park—delighting swimmers, families and the wider community.
As part of the Norwood, Payneham & St Peter’s Council Swimming Centres Strategy, which was endorsed in 2017, the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre will be completely redeveloped with two new pools, […]
CuttleFest Snorkel Tour by Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries | Review
CuttleFest celebrates the annual winter congregation of thousands of giant cuttlefish for breeding near Whyalla. And you can get up-close to the unique, world-class phenomenon on a guided snorkelling tour.
by Carla Caruso
Swimming with cuttlefish had never been on my bucket list.
Not until I tried a guided snorkelling […]
2 SA beaches named in Australia’s Top 20 Beaches for 2022
The 2022 list of winners focuses on nature-based locations, many quirky spots within easy reach of cities, and also celebrates the significant cultural value of the coast to Australia’s First Nations people.
The list was selected from thousands of beaches and covers every state and territory, with a […]
Discover all of Adelaide’s Public Swimming Pools & Water Parks
Find your nearest swimming centre around Adelaide and South Australia for recreational swimming. Some centres also offer other water activities as well, such as waterslides and inflatables, plus you can book in for swimming lessons too. Some are predominantly swimming schools and may have limited general […]
New Mobi-Chair Available at Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club
The Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club is committed to making Semaphore beach accessible for everyone and now offers a mobi-chair for anyone requiring wheelchair access.
The mobi-chair is available during Patrol hours between 12 – 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Please call 0414 451 849 to arrange a booking and […]
Image: Carl Charter
Environment SA’s 10 Top Spots to Snorkel in South Australia
South Australia’s marine parks are full to the brim with great spots to snorkel. Here are 10 places to try.
From leafy sea dragons to giant Australian cuttlefish, about 85 per cent of the marine life in South Australia’s marine parks is found nowhere else […]
