A day out in Glenelg, South Australia
by Carla Caruso
There’s no need to travel interstate for amusement fun – this bayside suburb has it in spades.
South Australia’s favourite palindrome is definitely G-L-E-N-E-L-G.
While I spent a lot of weekends there as a youngster, since having kids, it’s sometimes fallen off my radar … But not this summer!
With […]
[ January 26, 2020; ]
Spend this Australia Day poolside at the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre
Grab your family and friends and your bathers for a classic Australia Day pool party at the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre.
Enjoy music, games and a sausage sizzle, and race the clock on the giant inflatable obstacle course at Poolside 2020.
Poolside opens from 11am – 4pm and entry […]
Day-tripping in Marino, South Australia – including Marino Conservation Park and the new-look Bandon Terrace Reserve
by Carla Caruso
The suburb of Marino has it all for a day’s adventure, from a lighthouse hike to a rocky beach and a new seaside-themed playground.
For some reason, the suburb of Marino has always called to me like a sea […]
[ January 11, 2020; ]
Waterworld – Dive In movie screening of Pokemon Detective Pikachu.
Waterworld in Ridgehaven will be hosting a screening of the movie Pokemon Detective Pikachu on Saturday 11 January. Entry is from 7pm with the movie starting at around 8.30pm on the big screen.
Hit the pools and slides and throw some sausages on the free BBQ’s or […]
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 […]
[ January 11, 2020; January 14, 2020 to January 16, 2020. January 18, 2020; January 21, 2020 to January 23, 2020. February 8, 2020; ]
Pop-up Cinema and Sprinkler Sessions
Your little ones can soak up the summer fun with FREE epic sprinkler sessions and pop up movies at Eighty Eight O’Connell, kicking off with a free twilight screening of Wonder Park. 🍿
Sprinkler Sessions
There’s nothing like that feeling of running through the sprinkler in summer! There’ll be various sprinkler sessions, water tag […]
[ January 18, 2020; ]
Movie, Swim & Slide – Disney Moana Screening at Marion Outdoor Pool
Go and have a fun evening with unlimited use of the waterslides, access to all the pools and enjoy an outdoor screening of Moana.
Slides are open from 6:30pm – 8pm with the movie starting at sunset (approx 8:20pm).
Tickets:
Adult | $15
Child (Up to […]
Top Places for Water Fun this Summer in Adelaide
As the mercury climbs in South Australia it’s great to know that there are some fabulous spots around Adelaide to go to escape the heat. So what are you waiting for – get that sunblock on, grab your hats and sunglasses and cool off those cranky kids!
Here at […]
[ December 17, 2019; December 20, 2019; ]
Tusmore Wading Pool Temporary Closure
The Tusmore Wading Pool infrastructure is ageing. With the current infrastructure it is difficult to manage the pool’s water quality during extreme heat conditions.
The high temperatures cause a dramatic increase in the bacteria levels of the water and, over a short period of time, creates a public health risk for all […]
[ January 4, 2020; January 8, 2020; January 11, 2020; January 15, 2020; January 18, 2020; January 22, 2020; January 25, 2020; February 1, 2020; February 2, 2020; February 8, 2020; 2:00 am; ]
Summer Festival 2020 at the City of West Torrens
The weather is getting warmer and we’re thinking about picnics and sunsets shared with family and friends. Join the City of West Torrens for great free entertainment and movies under starry skies, fun at the beach, or maybe you’d prefer to make a splash in the park? […]
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 […]
[ January 2, 2020 to January 5, 2020. January 11, 2020 to January 19, 2020. ]
Splash ‘N’ Bounce Inflatable Water Park
Splash’N’Bounce is South Australia’s first fully-mobile inflatable waterpark. They have a huge array of waterslides and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
All ages are welcome but it is best suited to ages 4-16 years. Adults are not permitted on children’s slides. Spectators are free so tickets only need to […]
[ December 21, 2019; March 7, 2020; March 21, 2020; April 18, 2020; ]
Blue Devil Snorkel, Second Valley Jetty
Professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists will help you explore the jetty and seagrass beds, home to the blue devil fish, allusive leafy and weedy sea-dragons and other colourful fish and plant life.
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel in Encounter Marine Park at Second Valley […]
[ December 31, 2019 to January 26, 2020. ]
SPLASH Family Festival at Murray Bridge
The SPLASH Family Festival returns to Sturt Reserve for its second year with a jam-packed program of activities by day and by night in Murray Bridge.
The Murray Bridge Council is running a river activation program from New Year’s Eve until Australia Day. They will have a huge range of free […]
Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE Water Safety Education Campaign
The Don’t Duck Out. Make It SAFE campaign launched this summer is designed to educate parents and carers about the drowning dangers associated with portable pools. They’re encouraging consumers to use these products safely in their backyards.
This campaign is in response to statistics showing that on average […]
[ December 7, 2019; ]
Port Noarlunga Snorkel Tour
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Port Noarlunga reef. The reef has been an aquatic reserve since 1971 and is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
The event is suitable for children 5 years and above whom are good swimmers. At least […]
[ December 8, 2019; ]
Waterworld 50 Years Community Fun Day
Waterworld Aquatic Centre has proudly provided fun and fitness to residents and visitors to the City of Tea Tree Gully for 50 years (1969 – 2019).
Join them for a community fun day on Sunday 8 December 2019 between 9am and 6pm to celebrate their 50 years. The action will commence […]
[ December 1, 2018 to December 24, 2019. November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 16, 2019. December 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019. January 1, 2020 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie in Adelaide Open All Summer School Holidays
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides at TWO locations this summer – West Beach Parks opens Saturday 23 November and Elizabeth opens 7 December 2019.
Standing at a whopping 18.2 meters tall and 82 meters long with a thrilling 55-degree slope, […]
[ November 23, 2019 to November 24, 2019. December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019. December 14, 2019 to December 24, 2019. December 26, 2019 to February 9, 2020. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks open all Summer School Holidays from Sunday 23 November 2019 and Elizabeth from 7 December 2019
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides with something for all ages. Locals will remember (and tourists will never forget) the star of the show: The Big Wedgie waterslide! […]
VACSWIM is a government funded initiative that’s been providing South Australian primary school children with water knowledge for more than 50 years.
Online enrolments for the iconic SA Water VACSWIM water safety program have opened for the 2019/20 season. Now is the time for families to register and save the date to keep children safe in […]
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Marion Outdoor Pool Play Dates
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning during the school term between 9am – 12pm, Marion Outdoor Pool presents an opportunity to catch up and play safely around the pool during the warmer months.
During Pool Play Dates, it is only $8.50 for an adult and 2 children under 6, plus a coffee.
There will […]
[ November 10, 2019; ]
Marion Outdoor Pool Open Day
Marion Outdoor Pool will be hosting an open day filled with fun activities and food for the whole family on Sunday 10 November 2019. There will be a range of food vans on site on the day and a special $3 entry fee per person all day.
Activities and attractions
Free activities 11 […]
Find an Adelaide Outdoor Swimming Pool
As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, you will find most of Adelaide’s public outdoor swimming pools are open from October through to March, with some opening a little earlier and closing a bit later. Below you will find a list of outdoor swimming pools around Adelaide along […]
[ October 12, 2019; ]
Salisbury Recreation Precinct Season Open Day
The 2019-20 Season at Salisbury Recreation Precinct will open on Saturday 12 October 2019. The centre features 2 outdoor pools, a toddler splash pool and 8 tennis courts.
Normal opening hours will apply (7am – 6pm) with the free activities only available between 12pm – 4pm.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the […]
Copper Coast Splash Town Opening Hours
Open throughout spring, summer and autumn, Splash Town in Moonta Bay is situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park. A FREE water park open to the public, the 2019-2020 season will open on the last weekend in September, just […]
[ September 29, 2019 to October 13, 2019. ]
The Big Wedgie at West Beach Parks October School Holidays
The Big Wedgie returns to West Beach Parks these school holidays – hitting the famed Adelaide holiday park for its second year!
The Big Wedgie’s welcome return will include 4 inflatable, family-friendly waterslides with something for all ages. Locals will remember (and tourists will never forget) the […]
[ September 29, 2019; ]
Splash into Waterworld
Ridgehaven’s Waterworld Aquatic Centre opens for a summer of fun from Sunday 29 September 2019. Enjoy 2-for the price of-1 entry to celebrate the Waterworld season opening all October school holidays.
Waterworld caters for people of all ages, with three outdoor swimming pools, three waterslides and a splash pad. It also has free barbecue […]
[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day Sail aboard the STV One & All Tall Ship
Treat Dad to the first sail of the season. Step on board the STV One And All and take the opportunity to have the same experience as thousands of sailors across the ages. Get involved in setting the sails, helm at the wheel with the […]
Copper Coast Splash Town and foreshore playground – hours of fun guaranteed for everyone!
by Katrina Gogel
Located on the Copper Coast’s picturesque Moonta Bay foreshore is this wonderful family play space. Comprising a great little playground and free to use community water park, it will be sure to keep the young (and young at heart!) entertained […]
[ April 28, 2019; ]
Floatfest 2019
The purpose of Floatfest is the education surrounding water safety in any setting but particularly on the Murray River.
Water safety is paramount both for communities, migrants and international visitors to the river. Additionally the Floatfest team focus on the educational elements of healthy and active lifestyles, community inclusion, and the education of the environment […]
[ March 10, 2019; 7:00 pm; ]
Waterworld Dive In Movie – Screening Incredibles 2
This Waterworld Dive In Movie event features pools, slides and a screening of Incredibles 2.
The event will be on Sunday 10 March 2019 (evening before the Adelaide Cup public holiday). Entry will be from 7pm with movie starting at around 8:30pm (sunset) on the big screen. Hit the […]
[ February 19, 2019; February 21, 2019; February 25, 2019; February 28, 2019; March 5, 2019; March 7, 2019; March 12, 2019; March 14, 2019; March 19, 2019; March 21, 2019; March 26, 2019; March 28, 2019; April 2, 2019; April 4, 2019; April 9, 2019; April 11, 2019; April 16, 2019; April 18, 2019; April 23, 2019; April 25, 2019; ]
Marion Outdoor Pool Play Dates
Marion Outdoor Pool’s Play Dates are an opportunity to catch up and play safely around the pool during the warmer months with $8 entry for 1 adult & 2 children plus a free coffee.
This offer is available during the school term in the warmer months on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am […]
[ February 15, 2019; February 22, 2019; February 25, 2019; March 1, 2019; March 4, 2019; March 6, 2019; March 8, 2019; March 11, 2019; March 13, 2019; March 15, 2019; March 18, 2019; March 20, 2019; March 22, 2019; March 25, 2019; March 27, 2019; April 1, 2019; April 3, 2019; ]
FREE Swimming Lessons for Migrants | Sea Sure Swim School
Surf Lifesaving SA’s Sea Sure Swim School project aims to reduce drowning deaths in South Australia.
The National Coastal Safety Report indicates that only 38% of Australians can swim further than 30m in the ocean without stopping. It also says that swimming accounts for 33% of all […]
[ January 9, 2019; ]
Little Day Out – Beach
Free fun for 0-17 year olds during the school holidays. BYO picnic, towel and bathers and celebrate summer on the beach outside the West Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Learn about beach safety, build a sandcastle, ride a wave and play beach cricket.
Please note that Little Day Out: Beach will be […]
[ January 26, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Spend this Australia Day poolside at the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre
Grab your family and friends and your bathers for a classic Australia Day pool party at the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre.
Enjoy music, games and a sausage sizzle, and race the clock on the giant inflatable obstacle course at Poolside 2019.
Poolside opens from 11am – 4pm and entry […]
[ January 27, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Marion Outdoor Pool Open Day Sunday 27 January 2019
The next Marion outdoor pool open day will be held on Sunday, 27 January 22019. It’s a great day out for the whole family with $3 entry per person all day.
Doors open at 8am with free activities from 11am to 4pm.
Activities include:
Unlimited Waterslides
Unlimited Inflatable Obstacle […]
[ January 26, 2019; 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Enjoy Waterworld’s Australia Mega Day on Saturday 26 January 2019.
You’ll be able to enjoy the 3 pools, including a 50m main pool, learner pool and toddler pool with splash zone.
The curly slide and two racing slides will be operating between 10am-5pm. The inflatable Aquarun will be in the main pool between 11am-4pm for some splashtacular […]
West Beach Parks Resort
Military Road, West Beach
As soon as I saw the new AquaCove facility at West Beach Barks Resort I knew this would be a great place for a family holiday. It was obvious that kids can happily spend hours and hours here, and that’s exactly what my kids did. The heated pool with […]
Top Places for Water Fun this Summer in Adelaide
As the mercury climbs in South Australia it’s great to know that there are some fabulous spots around Adelaide to go to escape the heat. So what are you waiting for – get that sunblock on, grab your hats and sunglasses and cool off those cranky kids! Here […]
[ January 12, 2019; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Dive In Movie at Waterworld – Finding Dory
Go along with family and friends to Waterworld on Saturday 12 January 2019 for a family event featuring pools, slides and a screening of Finding Dory.
Entry is from 7pm with the movie starting at around 8.30pm on the big screen. Hit the pools and slides and throw some sausages […]
