[ November 23, 2014; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Marion Outdoor Swimming Centre Open Day and official opening of the new water slide!
Bring your family along to the Marion Outdoor Swimming Centre for a great day of fun activities and demonstrations on Sunday, November 23rd.
The new 70m water slide will be officially opened at 10.15am and visitors at the pool day can access unlimited […]
[ December 6, 2014; 8:00 pm; December 13, 2014; 8:00 pm; December 20, 2014; 8:00 pm; December 27, 2014; 8:00 pm; ]
Free open air cinema in Our Port every Saturday evening in December 2014!
You’re invited to enjoy free film screenings on the lawns of Port Adelaide’s historic Hart’s Mill every Saturday evening in December! Relax on the lawns and take in classic films including Casablanca, Dirty Dancing, Home Alone and Back to the Future as part […]
Become a City Corn Crop Farmer!
Children are invited to be the farmers – planting and harvesting the crop, getting hands-on in the garden and discovering the joy of growing fresh, healthy food.
The 2014 City Crop is an heirloom True Gold sweet corn!
During the day children will come along to a one hour session where they […]
Visitors are invited to join Mrs Heather Caddick for a unique guided Spring Bush Walk through Monarto Zoo during October & November.
Heather is a former Zoos SA President and is passionate supporter of the society. She has also been a Volunteer at Monarto Zoo for many years.
The walking trails of Monarto Zoo meander through some […]
Victoria Park Loop
The Victoria Park Loop is a great place for families to take their bikes for a ride away from the dangers of the road or to simply walk the dog in open space away from the traffic.
We are so fortunate in Adelaide to have acres and acres of safe, open green space on […]
Today Nature Play SA officially launched their new list – 49 Things To Do Before You’re 5 – along with their Junior Passport to Outdoor Adventures at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Hosted by mother of 4 Amanda Blair, Nature Play SA ambassador Sophie Thompson and new CEO Sarah Sutter were both on hand to launch Nature […]
[ October 9, 2014; 5:30 pm; October 10, 2014; 5:30 pm; October 11, 2014; 5:30 pm; ]
Enjoy free outdoor movies in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga during the last week of the Spring school holidays on Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October.
Movies will start at sundown, but come along early and grab a bite to eat, a selection of your favourite mobile food vendors will be serving from 5:30pm.
Movies:
Thursday 9 October 2014 […]
Victoria Park Fitness Trails
Along the Park Lands Trail in the north west area of Victoria Park, a short stroll from Hutt Street, is a linear fitness trail numbered from 1 to 8 incorporating multiple exercise elements. From sit ups to hurdles, the ‘Sweat Course’ has permanent outdoor fixtures suitable for a range of abilities and […]
[ August 31, 2014; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Incorporated are hosting Bushcare’s Major Day Out on Sunday August 31. This is a community day being held across the country where people are encouraged to come along and try their hand at bushcare. The group will be continuing their program of improving habitat for native frogs along the […]
Getting started with geocaching in Adelaide
Geocaching is an activity that combines today’s navigation technology with the excitement of an outdoor adventure. It’s basically an outdoor treasure hunt, starting off at level of 1 and increasing in difficulty up to level 5. The basic idea is to use a GPS or a smartphone to locate a […]
[ July 16, 2014; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
Outdoor Playgroup Adelaide promotes outdoor play in the early years through monthly outdoor playgroups and events. It’s all about getting kids 0-4 years outside and reconnecting with nature.
Especially for the School Holidays, Outdoor Playgroup Adelaide have an all ages playgroup on Wednesday 16 July 2014. It will be held at Bush Magic Playground, corner of […]
Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga – Play Space in the Heart of the City
On a grey winter’s day (2014) we decided to stop and take a look around to explore the changes that have taken place in the centre of the city. Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga went through a major redevelopment and the results are impressive.
Stage 1 at […]
[ July 6, 2014; 10:00 am; ]
The Mount Lofty Nature Club are holding a Cox Creek Nature Play Morning on Sunday, July 6. This group of families meet regularly outdoors in natural places to allow their children to play, explore and learn about nature.
If you are planning on coming along be sure to wear warm clothes and bring suitable wet weather […]
River Torrens Linear Park Bike Ride
If you are looking for somewhere safe to go bike riding as a family, or just want somewhere quiet and relaxing to push the pram away from the traffic, then make your way to a section of the Linear Park Trail and hit the pavement.
From north-east of the city in […]
[ July 27, 2014; ]
Take part in the country’s largest community tree planting and nature care event!
National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day combine to make Australia’s biggest community tree-planting and nature care event. Co-ordinated by Planet Ark and proudly sponsored by Toyota, these are special days for all Australians to help out by planting and caring for native […]
The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout Victor Harbor
The Bluff, also known as Rosetta Head or Kongkengguwarr, is one of Victor Harbor’s favourite tourist attractions offering a fabulous 360 degree view of this picturesque coastal region. From the top of the rocks you can take in the rugged coastline to the west, gaze for miles out […]
Minifigs at Botanic Garden
We visited the Adelaide Botanic Garden, on a warm sunny Autumn day, and were reminded just what a beautiful spot this is – where you can play, explore or just relax.
The older kids were kept busy kicking their soccer and footballs, while the younger ones took to foraging and building a ‘shelter’.
There […]
[ May 4, 2014; 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. September 21, 2014; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ]
The Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland host 2 open days each year open to the general public. Visitors can take this opportunity to join The Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland to see what the Urrbrae Wetland is all about and discover how the Adelaide Plains looked before European settlement. Open Days are normally held in May […]
[ April 6, 2014; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The Barossa Bushgardens Natural Resource Centre Official Opening and Open Day will be held on Sunday, 6 April 2014 in Nuriootpa. The day will be incorporating the official Opening of the Barossa Bushgardens Natural Resource Centre and will kick off the autumn planting season with local native plants, advice and information from the Barossa Bushgardens. […]
Nature Play SA was launched today with special guest speaker Richard Louv, the author of ‘The Nature Principle’ and ‘Last Child in the Woods’. Nature Play SA is a government initiative established to increase the time South Australian children spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature. It is founded on the understanding that unstructured […]
First Creek Wetland
A wonderful new place to explore has opened at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. First Creek Wetland was officially opened in November 2013 and is located in the south-east corner between the Bicentennial Conservatory and the National Wine Centre.
Well designed with fabulous structures and an easy to follow lay out, this area is fun yet educational […]
[ November 30, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 7, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 8, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 20, 2013; 8:50 pm; December 29, 2013; 8:50 pm; January 1, 2014; 8:50 pm; January 4, 2014; 8:50 pm; January 9, 2014; 8:50 pm; January 10, 2014; 8:50 pm; ]
You know summer is just around the corner when the Moonlight Cinema’s summer program arrives! Adelaide’s annual outdoor cinema returns from 28th November 2013 until 31st January 2014 in our beautiful Botanic Park. There will be advance screenings, $12 Thursdays, family movies, classic and cult films. The movie genres range from animation, comedy, horror, thriller and drama to action, sci-fi and adventure. There’s […]
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Nothing beats the simplicity of getting back to nature. Just on the fringe of the city you can discover a peaceful section of Adelaide hidden away from the busy streets.
Stunning feature gardens, manicured lawns and the oldest avenue of Moreton Bay fig trees in Australia are just some of the delights of the […]
Editor’s Note (16 April 2016): we have been informed that the owner of the Summertown apple orchard has retired, so sadly it is no longer open for apple picking until further notice.
See the Apple picking in Summertown Facebook page here for updates.
For an alternative, two apple orchards in the Lenswood area of the Adelaide Hills […]
Henley Beach
Henley Beach is one of our favourite places to visit, especially during summer.
On a hot day we usually aim to get there around 5.30pm or later to avoid the burning sun and to take advantage of the warmer water, which has had time during the day to heat up. The waters at Henley are […]
Exploring Waterfall Gully & Breakfast at Utopia Restaurant
Just ten minutes east of the city, along a winding road through the Adelaide foothills, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of Waterfall Gully.
Located in Cleland Conservation Park, Waterfall Gully is home to the impressive First Falls, an 18 metre waterfall that flows all year round. Equally stunning in […]
Waterworld Aquatic Centre – Review
Waterworld Aquatic Centre in Ridgehaven has something to suit everyone as far as water fun is concerned.
Waterworld Aquatic Centre Toddlers’ Pool
For little ones there’s the toddlers’ pool which is shaded and comes with an outdoor interactive splash ground.
See the kids squeal with delight as they run through the sprinklers and slide down […]
There is so much to do at Glenelg during the summer holidays and one of the most exciting activities would have to be the Bungy Trampoline in Moseley Square. Both kids and adults* can enjoy the thrill of bungy jumping in a safe, secure environment with a view of the sand and the sea. Operated by Flymotion, […]
Semaphore Summer Carnival 2012/13
It’s that time of year again when families can enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Semaphore Summer Carnival.
Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is a wonderful outing for the whole family.
There are thrill rides, dodgem cars, bungy trampolines, water balls and side show amusements for […]
You know summer is just around the corner when the Moonlight Cinema’s summer program arrives! Adelaide’s favourite outdoor cinema returns from 29th November 2012 until 17th February 2013. There will be more advance screenings than ever before, Discount Wednesdays, family films, classic and cult films. As always you can rely on Moonlight for a mix of old favourites […]
