Port River Dolphin Cruise
If you are looking for an affordable, value for money activity to enjoy with the whole family you can’t go past a cruise along the Port River.
At less than $30 for a family of 4 you can relax for an hour and a half while taking in the sites along the Port […]
Our beautiful South Australian parks provide countless opportunities for children and families to connect with nature and to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of playing, learning and being physically active through bushwalking, camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, cycling, surfing and exploring.
Nature Play SA’s Park of the Month will showcase a different park each month and […]
Looking for some inspiration for summer fun?
The wonderful team at Nature Play SA have put together a special list of outdoor activities for you to complete.
Download the list, place it on the fridge and see how many you and your friends can tick off this summer!
25 Fun Things To Do In Summer:
Pick your own summer […]
State Swim at Norwood are holding their Watch Around Water Launch on Wednesday 3rd December at 11.30am.
Parents with children under 5 years can come along for fun activities and lots of giveaways. There will also be the opportunity to win 12 months worth of FREE swimming lessons!
RSVP to amanda.c@norwoodswimschool.com.au by Wednesday 26 November 2014.
For more […]
New Water Park in Moonta Bay – sneak peek
Check out the pics of the new Water Park being built in time for summer in Moonta! How exciting is this?
The splash bucket is in and so are four water slides. The Water Park is being built just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay.
There is […]
2015 SA Water VACSWIM enrolments will open on Monday, 8 September 2014 for summer. It is so important all children learn to swim and attending VACSWIM sessions is a popular holiday activity for thousands of Aussie kids every year.
VACSWIM SA is a South Australian Government supported program to provide primary school aged children (aged 5 […]
Explore Adelaide’s creeks
Kids are drawn to creeks. They love exploring this wonderful play space – with or without water.
Winter, especially when we’ve had rain, is a wonderful opportunity to explore the creeks with running water. When we go camping, our kids can literally spend all day in a creek, collecting rocks and sticks, looking for […]
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 […]
Moana Beach, South Australia
Beautiful sandy beach, waves and a tourist park makes Moana the perfect family getaway.
Moana Beach, situated south of Adelaide between Seaford and Maslin Beach, is only around 45 minutes drive from the Adelaide CBD. It’s a popular beachside town for families to visit during the holidays and close enough for a day trip. Each […]
SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre – Marion
Formally known as the The AquaSplash program, the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre has a WIBIT – the giant floating inflatable obstacle course made up of different modules for balancing, climbing, jumping and sliding.
WIBIT is for individuals aged 6 years and older who are competent swimmers and is situated in their […]
Get Hooked Fishing Charters provide the opportunity for beginners and experienced anglers to catch the very best fish Adelaide metro and St Vincents Gulf has to offer. On offer are half day, full day and full day off-shore charter packages targeting species including SA’s famous big snapper and King George whiting!
All trips are fully equipped with […]
Why not head to the warmth of the heated pools at the SA Aquatic Centre during the winter holidays for some active water fun? The centre are offering a special family deal during the July winter break for $60 for a family of four.
The deal includes:
Entry into the Centre
3 hours of AquaSplash activities
Family Aqua Meal Deal including […]
City to Glenelg by Tram with Kids
Travelling on public transport with young children is a bit of an adventure, especially when the destination is somewhere they don’t go every day. One of our favourite holiday activities is to catch the tram from the Adelaide CBD to Glenelg and explore the many sights this seaside suburb has to offer.
The […]
Normanville Beach – a little bit of SA paradise
It’s not hard to see why Normanville Beach is one of our most favourite places to be, and a great place for a family beach holiday in South Australia.
Over the years, we’ve spent countless hours at Normanville with family and friends, building many sandcastles, playing, swimming, cartwheeling, walking and making […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Semaphore Foreshore is a hive of activity during the warmer months with a host of traditional family attractions including a jetty and carousel.
Located on the corner of the Esplanade and Semaphore Road, the foreshore is watched over by the ‘Semaphore Angel’ positioned on top of the War Memorial Clock which was built in 1925 after […]
Semaphore Waterslide Complex
The Semaphore Waterslide has been an icon at Semaphore for over 30 years, however from October 2021 it has been closed bu the Port Adelaide Enfield Council.
Review 2013
Originally the waterslide was the sole attraction of the complex until 1998 when the current owner took over and added more entertainment for children to enjoy. Since then […]
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 […]
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Junior AquaSplash is for children aged 5 and older and gives them 3 hours of fun on Nessie the Dinosaur and the AquaDash.
Nessie | Try to stay on this large dinosaur as you clamber across her back with all her bumps before launching yourself of her and into the water.
AquaDash | Weave, jump and duck through this obstacle […]
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Aqua Splash is the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre’s brand new unlimited package featuring loads of water fun activities for children aged 10 years and up. Kids can ride unlimited for 3 hours on any and all of the outdoor waterslides and indoor inflatables for just $12 (plus entry fee) or $6 for SAALC Members.
If you’re looking […]
Rymill Park Boat Shed and Kiosk in the Adelaide Park Lands – PERMANENTLY CLOSED
EDITOR”S NOTE JULY 2024:
The Rymill Park kiosk closed years ago but there are plans for a new venue to open in 2025, run by the team behind Hindley Street’s Peter Rabbit Cafe. A 21-year lease was approved by the Adelaide City Council […]
Sellicks Silver Sands Beach – a South Australian treasure!
The view on the drive down Sellicks Beach Road is breathtaking as the coastline comes into sight. Only an hours drive from Adelaide makes getting there a breeze and the ideal environment for a day in the sun.
Evenings are especially memorable as the sunset over the hills […]
