Shelly’s Semaphore has transformed from casual kiosk to sassy seaside cafe and she’s the perfect addition to the Semaphore South foreshore and the renovated playground she sits next to.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
Shelly’s Semaphore reopened in October 2024 with a new name, new management, new menu and a whole new look. The Esplanade cafe/kiosk is looking […]
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide.
Each year the magic of Christmas comes to South Australia’s Mortlock Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
There is something for everyone to see and discover at the State Library, from the largest indoor Christmas tree in Adelaide and storytelling […]
Payneham Tavern offers a family friendly dining experience with an excellent kids’ menu, a fully fenced playground and plenty of space to relax and enjoy a meal.
Review by Claire Davill
Payneham Tavern has re-opened following extensive renovations in 2024 and now provides a fantastic dining option for families. The big drawcard is the new playground. It’s […]
Littlehampton’s Glebe Playground features a fully fenced playground in the middle of a vast open space, and now includes toilets and bike ramps for an active outdoor family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Glebe in Littlehampton is set on a large open paddock and has enjoyed a number of recent upgrades. It remains a dog-friendly park […]
Mawson Café in Meadows offers a friendly and relaxed dining experience for families.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you find yourself in the Adelaide Hills and looking for somewhere to eat or enjoy a coffee and a treat, then be sure to check out Mawson Café. Situated on the main street of Meadows, it offers both indoor […]
Beerenberg Family Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries
The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The season normally starts in November but this year’s warmer weather has given the strawberries an early start with sweet, juicy strawberries ready for picking. Always check the Beerenberg website before visiting to make sure the strawberry […]
Oak Folk is a nature-inspired playgroup at the leafy Uraidla Showgrounds and offers a two hour sensory play experience.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for a playgroup that takes things outdoors and keeps the kids busy – then make sure to check out Oak Folk Nature Inspired & Sensory Playgroup. Set among the base of […]
Page & Turner in the Myer Centre Adelaide offers a shopping experience for the book-loving family.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Located on the second level in the Myer Centre Adelaide, we visited Page & Turner for a relaxed and cozy shopping experience. Stocking books from all genres as well as various memorabilia and collectables, everyone in the […]
The MiniBOUNCE Zone at Marleston is the ideal space for little movers five years and under.
Review by Adaire Prosser
You’ve probably heard about Bounce as the ideal spot for kids and teens to burn off energy, but if you have little movers, MiniBOUNCE will suit their needs. It is a fully enclosed separate space within the […]
Playford Road Reserve in Newton has a brand new playground with lots of activities and accessibility for all.
Review by Claire Davill
Newton has a brand new, huge playground and park tucked away in the backstreets, with accessible features, toddler-friendly equipment, tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and toilets.
The centrepiece is a great wooden tower with long […]
The recently updated Mick Murphy Park offers a fresh playspace in the heart of Nairne in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Mick Murphy Park received a significant upgrade in 2023. It now offers a great new playground, modern toilet block and fencing in addition to the existing skate ramp. There is a great mix […]
The little blue heritage building on the north east corner of Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi has a new tenant and importantly, they have great coffee!
Having been empty for a number of years since the closure of Kiosk on 16, then temporarily leased by Imber’s Donuts for a brief period in 2024, the fully restored heritage listed building […]
Anembo Park Playground in Littlehampton is a Hills family favourite with play options for all ages and abilities.
Review by Adaire Prosser
One of our favourite playgrounds in the Adelaide Hills, Anembo Park Playground has a mix of equipment for all ages and abilities. For the young ones, there is a shaded toddler playground with a slide […]
Davenport Square offers a great family play space in the middle of charming Macclesfield.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Davenport square offers a large open space the whole family will enjoy. There are three different play equipment options for various ages. There is an option for competent toddlers, and two other sections with more challenging climbing equipment and […]
Here’s to Strength All Day Cafe and Wellness Hub in Aldinga.
Self-care, fresh air, babycinos and bunnies… there is lots to love about Here’s to Strength all day café.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Situated on Old Coach Road in Aldinga, Here’s to Strength is a Community Wellness Hub founded by CEO Elise Riannen. Winning Best Health and Wellness […]
Pick Your Own Flowers in the Adelaide Hills this October.
A morning or an evening spent at Charleston Farm is such a beautiful way to start the day! It’s a really lovely experience if you love flowers, and especially if you’re like me and can’t keep anything alive in the garden.
Take the family and wander the […]
The newly opened Botanic Lodge is set lakeside in the heart of the leafy Adelaide Botanic Garden. It is a stunning spot to take the family for coffee and cake, a light meal, or even settle in for a long lunch.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Botanic Lodge has replaced The Gardens Kiosk (Simpson Kiosk) which closed […]
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RL Pash Reserve in Nailsworth has recently received an upgrade and now features improved play and gym equipment, a large green play space, picnic seating and BBQ facilities.
Review by Sharon Harrington
This beautiful park in the City of Prospect has plenty of trees for shade, a large lawn area for kids to play, a number of […]
This sci-fi inspired venue has it all: virtual reality experiences, arcade games, an interactive light grid floor, frozen yoghurt, and more.
Fancy the idea of a games arcade and froyo bar rolled into one?
Say hello to Paradigm Zone!
Review by Carla Caruso
Tucked away in an unassuming building in Adelaide’s Gawler Place is this futuristic, space-themed hub, offering […]
Yo! Hot Pot x Dim Sum Restaurant at Tea Tree Plaza is a futuristic family friendly dining venue with robots, conveyor belts and cute desserts!
Review by Claire Davill
Hot pot restaurants make great family friendly dining options, and Yo! Hot Pot x Dim Sum has taken it to the next level, with a sushi train style […]
Immerse yourself in virtual reality games in free-roam spaces, free of obstructions, with multiple players.
Review by Carla Caruso
Sometimes it can be hard to come up with fun, never-tried-before activities with the kids. Enter Zero Latency at Grote Street in the city!
I recently headed to the colourful, free-roam virtual reality (VR) venue with the family and […]
Stanley Street Reserve Playground in Glengowrie is a cute, very unique bee-themed playground with equipment for a range of abilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This small playground packs a surprising amount of play into such a small area, and there’s lots of really unique features here, all relating to native bees.
The playground is fully fenced, and as […]
Hamilton Park Reserve Playground in Warradale features a super tall tower with long slides and plenty of fun for bike riders.
Review by Claire Davill
Hamilton Park Reserve’s brand new playground features an imposing, tall tower with three tube slides of differing lengths. These are some of the longest tube slides we’ve seen, and you have a […]
Wakefield Reserve in Morphett Vale has had a fabulous upgrade, thanks to The City of Onkaparinga’s community engagement initiative.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Wakefield Reserve is situated on Acre Avenue in Morphett Vale, not far from Southgate Plaza Shopping Centre. It is spread out over a large area, with two separate playgrounds that are connected by a […]
North Haven to Point Malcolm Coastal Bike Path is a shared bike and walking path along most of Adelaide’s metropolitan coast, and the section from North Haven to Point Malcolm makes for an excellent family-friendly bike ride.
This is a fantastic family friendly bike ride that passes by multiple parks and playgrounds so there are lots […]
Semaphore South Foreshore Playground is right next to the beach but located away from the busy central foreshore, is fully fenced and perfect for younger kids.
Review by Claire Davill
This ocean themed playground is the perfect spot for families who want a quieter seaside playground. It’s less busy than nearby playgrounds and the blue soft fall […]
Semaphore Beach Playground is a huge playground right next to all the facilities at Semaphore Beach, with great climbing features, toddler-friendly equipment and plenty of shade.
Review by Claire Davill
There’s so much to see at Semaphore Beach, including the Semaphore Steam Train during the warmer months. The playground here is deceptively big, and its location right next […]
Osborne Foreshore Playground in Osborne is a seaside playground with everything you need – fully fenced, fully shaded, accessible equipment and toilet facilities.
Review by Claire Davill
This playground ticks all the boxes. There’s off-street parking, there’s a toilet nearby, the playground is fully fenced and fully shaded. There’s a variety of equipment, and access to the beach […]
Jaycee Park Playground in North Haven is a fully fenced playground with something for everyone.
Jaycee Park is located just south of the North Haven Marina, between Lady Gowrie Drive and the coastal bike and walking path. It’s a fully fenced, fully shaded playground with accessibility features and there’s a toilet and cafe nearby!
Review by Claire […]
Nestled in the backstreets of Nailsworth you’ll find Prospect Gardens/Narnu Wirra Park and a fantastic playground, perfect for playdates, parties or a quick run around after school.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Prospect Gardens playground features a variety of play equipment to suit both toddlers and primary aged children, including swings, slides, sandpit, climbing frame, monkey bars […]
