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Picnic Under the Stars
Explore the cosmos in McLaren Vale with Kay Brothers winery at Picnic under the Stars on Saturday 4 April 2020.
EVENT POSTPONED
Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel is postponed to 9 – 18 October 2020. They are now confirming all programming and this event will be updated with the latest details once they […]

Port Elliot Bakery – the iconic bakery destination that’s a South Australian favourite in the Fleurieu Peninsula
Port Elliot Bakery is an iconic destination for visitors to the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australians know that a trip to Port Elliot or anywhere in the area is not complete without a stop there. You can’t really miss it […]

Kangaroo Island Connect – $25 Ferry Return Trips 
Kangaroo Island needs support and so Kangaroo Island Connect are helping to assist tourism in the area through discounted return ferry trips to the Island. 
For bookings from today, Kangaroo Island Connect is providing a 50% discount for return ferry passenger travel to encourage tourism back on Kangaroo Island. […]

[ January 18, 2020; January 25, 2020; ]
Willunga Farmers Market
In support of their farming neighbors on Kangaroo Island, all stall fees from Willunga Farmers Market on Saturday 18 & 25 January 2020 will be donated to BlazeAid to support recovery efforts on the Island.
Public donations will also be accepted throughout the Market. The Willunga Farmers Market includes fresh produce grown on the […]

Where to Donate in South Australia to Support Bushfire Recovery & Relief
January 2020
It’s the bushfire crisis that has brought Australia to tears and left the rest of the world watching on in horror.  The devastation is beyond belief and it’s easy to feel helpless when the scale of the disaster is just so huge.
Below you […]

[ February 8, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
Chilli Fest Willunga
A weekend in Willunga for all things chilli.
On site in the halls, there will be market stalls with various chilli products, sauces, plus tastings, chilli-related demonstrations, chilli chocolate and cocktails, how to grow them, and even how to use them in floral art.

Outside there will be a shaded garden area, where visitors can […]

[ January 26, 2020; ]
McLaren Vale Party in the Park & Tour Willunga
On Sunday 26 January 2020, Be Safe Be Seen Stage 6 of the Santos Tour Down Under will be rolling into McLaren Vale and Willunga for another year of racing. 

Excitement around the race will build earlier than ever with the race staring in McLaren Vale at 10.40am. […]

[ January 10, 2020; ]
Twilight Market in the Museum on the Fleurieu Coast
Hosted by Visit Fleurieu Coast and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre, Twilight Market in the Museum will have stalls showcasing producers, artisans and businesses of the Fleurieu Coast.

Head on down after work or while you are on holidays and enjoy local beer, wine, food, artisans and entertainment.

Live Music by […]

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 […]

Splash out at the largest waterpark in South Australia
The amazing new jungle-themed waterpark is now open at Top Parks Beachside Holiday Park in Normanville.  As soon as you turn down the long driveway towards the holiday park, it’s the first thing you’ll see in the distance at the front of the complex. The excitement builds […]

[ October 12, 2019; December 1, 2019; December 21, 2019; January 5, 2020; ]
Stable Stars Kids Club Summer Series
Celebrate the New Year trackside at the Fleurieu Family Day races hosted by the Strathalbyn Racing Club on Sunday 5 January 2020.
A relaxed, affordable family-friendly racing event, entry is FREE for kids under 16. There will be food vans, market stalls and cheese platters on offer.  At the racecourse in […]

[ December 31, 2019; ]
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations 
Join in the free fun family entertainment on Warland Reserve in Victor Harbor and enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9:45pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!
Victor Harbor New Year’s Eve Celebrations attract more than 10,000 spectators enjoying the festivities around Warland Reserve, and over 30,000 locals, families and visitors […]

Pick Your Own Cherries
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near. 
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]

[ November 30, 2019 to December 1, 2019. ]
Willunga Christmas Tree Festival
Willunga Uniting Church hosts its 18th annual Christmas Tree Festival at the beginning of Advent.
The Willunga Christmas Tree Festival continues its tradition of showcasing beautiful Christmas trees, music, Christmas stalls and kids’ activities in this annual community event. This year, the festival is fortunate to be sponsored by Bendigo Bank, Earth Greetings […]

[ December 15, 2019; ]
Aldinga Bay Community Carols
The Aldinga Bay Community Carols is a free event for all ages, with food and fun starting from 5pm.

Take along your picnic rugs and singing voices to join in a night of carol singing.  The Carols begin at 7.30pm.
There will be carnival activities between  5pm and 7pm. Collect your ‘Follow the Star’ booklet and […]

[ November 3, 2019; ]
Fleurieu Fondo – Ride the Southern Expressway – totally CAR FREE!
With ride distances of between 12km and 125km, the Fleurieu Fondo “Road” offers a classic road ride experience featuring the exclusive opportunity to ride along a car-free Southern Expressway and enjoy a scenic cruise along Adelaide’s beautiful southern beaches.

Then head inland to Willunga via an undulating […]

[ December 14, 2019; 5:30 pm; ]
Victor Harbor Christmas Pageant & Carols
This year’s Victor Harbor Christmas Pageant presented by the Rotary Clubs of Encounter Bay & Victor Harbor will be held on Saturday 14 December 2019 commencing at 5.30pm from Bridge Terrace.
The Community Carols will commence soon after the completion of the pageant (around 7pm) in the Grosvenor Gardens.
Children will be […]

Goolwa Skate Park New Pump Track
The seaside town of Goolwa in South Australia now has a brand new asphalt pump track, designed and constructed by TrailScapes (in front of the skate park).
The new pump track will be a great new attraction for the area. Being asphalt means it’s a nice smooth surface and suitable for […]

Softfoot Alpaca Farm in Hindmarsh Valley (near Victor Harbor) and Brownhill Creek Tourist Park
Not many local Adelaide tourist parks can claim to have had a pet mascot, except this one. Read about Alan the Alpaca’ who lived at Brownhill Creek Tourist Park.
by Carla Caruso (2019)
*Editor’s note: Since posting this story, we’ve heard the sad news that Al […]

[ October 12, 2019; ]
Forest Adventure Day on Hindmarsh Island
Join Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures for a fun and adventurous family experience exploring the magical forest at their private campsite on Hindmarsh Island.
The Forest Adventure Day is part of the Nature Play SA Festival, an annual festival for children and their families which celebrates and encourages play outdoors in nature.

Gates […]

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 […]

[ August 11, 2019; ]
Granite Island Planting Day
Go along and help Friends of Granite Island plant seedlings to restore the Little Penguin habitat.
On Sunday 11 August the local ranger will be on hand and you can learn about the Little Penguin from the volunteers, who are working hard to look after the island, by joining a penguin tour.
If you […]

[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
Kids Ride FREE on the Victor Harbor Horse Tram in August
1 August is when all horses in the southern hemisphere celebrate their birthdays so to celebrate, the Victor Harbor Horse Tram will be FREE for kids for the month of August.
The Victor Harbor Horse Tram’s Clydesdale team can’t wait to celebrate for the whole month […]

[ June 23, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Horse Drawn Tram “Back On Track” Celebrations at Victor Harbor
In celebration of the the iconic Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram getting back on track and resuming normal services to Granite Island, the City of Victor Harbor are holding a family friendly event on Sunday, 23 June 2019.

There will ne gold coin tram rides all day […]

[ September 20, 2019; ]
Adelaide Coastrek
Coastrek is a 30km – 60km team trekking challenge for fun, fitness, friends and fundraising which journeys along some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.
Fitness and endurance are the easy bits. Walk on the wild side and push your limits as you trek 30km or 60km along scenic coastlines, high clifftops, rough […]

[ July 27, 2019 to July 28, 2019. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 50th Anniversary
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been a major fundraising event since 1969, when a local committee decided to raise money to build the Festival Hall. Today, proceeds from the festival continue to fund the maintenance and the continual upgrading of Willunga’s park facilities. This major tourism event draws families from across […]

George T Fisher Victor Harbor Playground Redevelopment
The City of Victor Harbor is upgrading George T Fisher Playground, located on the Foreshore adjacent Flinders Parade.
*** EDITORS NOTE: The playground has re-opened as of 6 July 2019 as redevelopment is now complete.
The redevelopment follows extensive community consultation and will ensure the playground remains one of the most […]

[ May 11, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
SA Whale Season 2019 Launch Party
Celebrate the start of the whale season at the Whale Season Launch Party held at Warland Reserve.
The 2019 Whale Season Launch Party will be held at Warland Reserve, with live music performed by local artists, along with local food, fun activities for the kids, attractions and a Marine Conservation Expo […]

[ June 10, 2019; ]
Join the fun this June Long Weekend for a Family Fun Day on the Lawns.
There will be a day of family fun on the Monday of the June long weekend on the lawns of Woodstock Wine at their Family Day featuring Peter Combe.

Lots of fun family activities including a magician, face painting, bush craft and […]

[ May 5, 2019; ]
Blue Devil Snorkel Second Valley
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel within Encounter Marine Park at Second Valley reef. The reef and jetty is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
EMS snorkel events are proudly supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and DEWNR […]