Play & Go Adelaide

[ July 30, 2023; ]   
National Tree Day 2023
Join the community to help plant one million native trees.
Established in 1996, National Tree Day has grown into Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event. The program is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to their community.

Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer […]

West Beach Adventure is Australia’s most iconic aerial adventure park.
There are aerial adventures, obstacles and fun for all ages, plus amazing views over the coastline. 
Mega Climb – Australia’s largest challenge course boasting over 80 aerial obstacles, ranging from heights of 5 to 25 meters. The MegaClimb is a truly stimulating experience giving guests of all abilities the opportunity to […]

[ June 17, 2023; ]
Winter in the Wirra “Let them play in the Mud”
Pack in the gumboots for this year’s winter in the wirra “let them play in the mud”, a free family community event on 17 June 2023. 
Gumboots, layers of warm clothing and even a wet weather suit are recommended for this winter event. Hopefully the Parnati – […]

Adelaide City Kayak Tour with Earth Adventure
View the CBD from the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri and paddle past riverbank icons along the way on this scenic, guided tour.
Review by Carla Caruso
The River Torrens is as quintessentially South Australian as the Mall’s Balls and FruChocs.
But how close have you ever really got to it?
Well, we […]

[ September 23, 2023; ]
SA Spring Garden Festival 2023
The very picturesque township of Mt Pleasant will be the backdrop to the annual SA Spring Garden Festival on Saturday 23 September 2023.
Mt Pleasant will come alive for the day, with an exceptionally broad variety of plant and garden wares, informative guest speakers and the charming venue. Additionally there will be […]

[ 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 […]

Come and Try Semaphore Disc Golf at Glanville Golf Course.
Glanville Golf Course is Adelaide’s very first golf course to welcome the fun, outdoor sport of disc golf, a game suitable for people of all ages, abilities and interests. 
What is Disc Golf?
Disc golf is a game of skill and strategy, the aim being to throw your […]

Mount Gambier’s Umpherston Sinkhole/Balambul
Mount Gambier is full of gardens, and the Umpherston Sinkhole is definitely a unique garden to visit. There is plenty to see here, possums to feed, and it’s well worth a visit when you are in the area.
Umpherston Sinkhole is free to enter, there is ample parking and there are picnic areas both […]

Parks SA – Park of the Month – February 2023
Park of the Month is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of South Australia’s special natural places and to find new ways to enjoy them.  Each month is a different location and there are fabulous events and activities on offer for families, with many […]

Valley Lake Playground in Mt Gambier
Review by Claire Davill
This playground in the Valley Lakes recreation area in Mt Gambier has everything – fully fenced, shaded, toilets nearby, barbeques and picnic shelters, and a huge variety of play equipment including a lot of accessible features.
Valley Lake is a crater lake near the famous Blue Lake in […]

[ December 31, 2022; ]
Twenty-Tenty-Two: A New Year’s Eve Family Camping Adventure
The Woodhouse NYE celebration has become somewhat of a tradition, and a firm favourite for families wanting a truly memorable celebration and a camping adventure to remember.
There’s something quite magical about the community created by families on the Woodhouse camping fields that aims to offer a fun and […]

Magical Park is a sneaky way to get the children off the couch and be physically active in the outdoors.
Ideal for tech-loving children and their families, the virtual reality games have turned this local park into a digital fantasy land.  There are dinosaur eggs to be found, kittens to be caught, trees to be rescued, […]

West Beach Mini-Golf has two courses complete with pirates, sharks, 12 metre long crocodiles and windmills.
Unlike anything in the Southern Hemisphere, West Beach Mini-Golf is about family fun – visit, play and enter your name on the Legends board.  There are plenty of photo fun opportunities around the course and when it’s time for the […]

56 Things To Do Outside Before You Turn 14.
Nature Play SA has put together a wonderful resource aimed at encouraging children to be more active with a list that includes different sports, and a huge variety of outdoor activities.
The collection of ideas was created by primary school students aged between 7 and 14 and further refined by coaches, […]

Point Malcolm Reserve Playground in Semaphore Park
Review by Claire Davill
Upgraded in 2017, Point Malcolm Reserve is a huge space with multiple playground areas, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas and there’s a wonderful beach just over the dunes.
Point Malcolm Reserve is located between Military Road and the beach at Semaphore Park, just south of Fort […]

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours Christmas Gift Vouchers.
Buy a Christmas gift voucher for an eco-friendly kayaking experience to explore the unique Garden Island,  part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and the Ships graveyard. 
Join Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours on a guided kayak tour and paddle through peaceful mangrove lined creeks where only kayaks can go, these are part […]

Want a gift like no other? Then an Earth Adventure gift card is for you!
From amazing half-day, local experiences like rock climbing at local natural cliffs and the always popular Adelaide City Kayak Tour to full day private tours, there is always an exciting new adventure to be had with Earth Adventure.
Bookings available online.
Follow Earth […]

Pick Your Own Strawberries at Harvest the Fleurieu in Mt Compass.
There’s nothing quite like the delicious taste and sweet smell of freshly picked strawberries. And there’s no better way to experience this, than by spending a day at Harvest the Fleurieu strawberry farm in Mt Compass.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Located in Mount Compass, Harvest the Fleurieu […]

Robertson Street Traffic Education Park in Reynella
Stop, look, listen… and go to Robertson Street Traffic Education Park! It’s the perfect place to teach young children about road rules and traffic safety.
Review by By Jo Parkinson
Tucked away in a quiet street in Reynella, south of Adelaide, the City of Onkaparinga have provided a miniature ‘road’ for […]

[ December 10, 2022; ]
Movie in the Park – The Santa Claus (G)
Round up the family for a night at the movies and catch a free screening of The Santa Clause, starring Tim Allen, at the pop up open-air cinema on Adey Reserve in Firle.
Hosted by the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, take along your rugs and […]

[ December 3, 2022; ]
Marion Outdoor Pool Movie Night
The Marion Outdoor Pool Movie Night is back for Summer. Enjoy some fun in the water before sitting back to watch an outdoor movie screening. 
The Marion Outdoor Pool Movie Night includes access to all pools, the waterslides and water park before the movie starts. The kiosk will also be open for […]

Outer Harbor Greenway – Bike Riding from Adelaide to Port Adelaide
The Outer Harbor Greenway is a bike route connecting Adelaide to Outer Harbor via Port Adelaide, and follows shared paths and quiet residential streets. This makes it a very family-friendly bike ride, and there are lots of things to see and do along the way, […]

Oaklands Recreation Plaza
Oaklands Recreation Plaza has all the facilities to make it the perfect place to take the whole family and spend a few hours.
There is something to do for all ages at Oaklands Recreation Plaza.  Young riders can test their skills on the purpose-built roadway which is suitable for bikes, trikes and scooters.  Confident riders […]

Exploring Playford Guide and Map.
The City of Playford is blessed with an abundance of open spaces. Whether you are looking for somewhere for a family picnic, a cool new playground for the kids to explore (there are more than 100 of them!) or just somewhere to relax and appreciate nature, there is something for everyone […]

Party at SHANX Mini Golf @ Regency Park and Paralowie.
SHANX VERY MUCH – Australia’s best mini golf course is located right here in Adelaide and it’s the perfect venue for your child’s party.
You can forget about amusement based mini golf with windmills and clown heads at SHANX! Unlike anything in the Southern Hemisphere, SHANX Mini […]

[ September 30, 2022 to October 3, 2022. ]
Spring-Fest Family Camping Party
Celebrate Spring at Woodhouse and revel in the seasonal highlights: warmer weather, the start of daylight savings, campfires, and bonus activities galore for campers. 
Enjoy unlimited access to the 54-hectare nature wonderland from 9am Friday 30 September to 5pm Monday 3 October where you will climb, crawl, swing and slide your way through […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve Playground in Sheidow Park – Review
by Brooke Hendry
Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve in Sheidow Park is a great area for families, featuring two playgrounds – one for juniors and another for the more adventurous, plus a cute Enchanted Forest, a sports area with mini soccer goals, 3 on 3 basketball court and […]