Top Things to do in South Australia for Families
If you’re visiting Adelaide and are keen to explore the city but also venture a little further out, you will find fabulous cafes, great coffee, lovely parks and gardens and much, much more.
From the scenic hills down to the beaches below, South Australia offers an endless supply […]
[ September 25, 2021 to October 10, 2021. ]
Kids Holiday Programs & Workshops in Adelaide – Sep/Oct School Holidays 2021
Your ultimate guide to the top holiday programs & workshops for kids in Adelaide during the Spring School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do, see our Guide below, featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
Day Trip to Port Broughton, South Australia | Review
This sleepy fishing port on the Yorke Peninsula has it all: an extra-long historic jetty, an awesome bakery, and water fun.
by Carla Caruso
Port Broughton is a town I’d long heard of but never been to.
That was until I stayed at the eco-friendly Pink Lake Tiny House in […]
For the first time, visitors can stay just across the road from SA’s most accessible and iconic pink lake, Lake Bumbunga – in an eco-friendly “tiny house”.
Review by Carla Caruso
NOTE: Read Carla’s latest stay in a Pink Lake Tiny House (April 2024)
I’ve seen two pink salt-lakes up-close in my life – one en-route to the […]
See Stingrays at Point Turton in South Australia
During their stay at Point Turton Caravan Park, @_katventures visited these curious, giant creatures nightly.
Yorke Peninsula is such an amazing place to see creatures on land and in the sea. You can spot these majestic creatures at the Point Turton Jetty.
But make sure not to panic if you see […]
Tavern on Turton – Family Dining in Point Turton
by Katrina Gogel
Tavern on Turton boasts relaxed family dining and sensational sea views in South Australia’s beautiful Point Turton. Located on the Southern Yorke Peninsula, it is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Adelaide.
The owners aim is to ‘bring back the feeling of unhurried dining and encourage people […]
The Coffee Barn & Gelataria – Moonta
For ice cream and coffee in Moonta the cutest spot is the Coffee Barn & Gelataria. It’s a hidden gem just outside of the town, off the Spencer Highway.
This unique and quirky eatery feels like you have been transported to a little desert oasis with a very vintage vibe. […]
WIN a Family Holiday for 2 Nights at a South Australian Council Owned Caravan Park
South Australians are so fortunate to have beautiful sandy beaches, shady parks and reserves, fantastic walking trails and amazing regional destinations to explore on holidays.
Many of the places we visit and the amenities we use while we’re enjoying holidays have been […]
Best Regional Council Playgrounds in South Australia
South Australia’s regional towns have some fabulous council playgrounds for kids to explore. Many have been transformed in recent years and have some very special features that you won’t find anywhere else in S.A. Karoonda playground is the latest to have been updated and features a 3 storey tower, […]
Weekend in Wallaroo, including stay at Tarnasey Farm – Review
From farm tours to historic mines and beach fun, you won’t be short of things to do in this Yorke Peninsula town.
by Carla Caruso
I’d only ever bypassed the holiday town of Wallaroo before, never stayed. So, when a mum friend invited us along on a farm […]
Caravan Parks & Campgrounds around Adelaide and Regional South Australia
For the ultimate family holiday you really can’t go past camping or heading off in a caravan and we have so many places to choose from here in South Australia. Some of our kids’ favourite memories have been made with friends and family on camping adventures! […]
Open Spaces and Places for People Grants Announced
$65.5 million worth of funding for local community projects has been announced as part of the State Government’s Open Spaces and Places for People Grants.
In March, the State Government doubled the annual Planning and Development Fund to $50 million, when matched with 50:50 local government contribution, with a […]
[ January 1, 2020 to January 31, 2020. ]
January Park of the Month – Innes National Park
Innes National Park is the National Parks & Wildlife Service’s Park of the Month for January. Everyone is invited to celebrate Innes National Park this January.
Located on the south-western tip of Yorke Peninsula, Innes National Park is a favourite for camping, fishing and surfing. The coastal wilderness […]
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 […]
Copper Coast Putt Putt in Kadina
Copper Coast Putt Putt is an 18-hole mini golf course in the grounds out the front of the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre in Kadina.
With five putter sizes to choose from and holes varying in difficulty, Putt Putt is great fun for all ages and abilities.
They don’t have a strict […]
[ September 28, 2019 to October 20, 2019. ]
Nature Play SA 2019 Festival
The Nature Play SA Festival is an annual festival for children and their families which celebrates and encourages play outdoors in nature!
The Festival is coordinated by Nature Play SA in collaboration with more than 30 wonderful event host organisations including local and state government, not-for-profits, playgroups, education sites, nature clubs, Friends Groups, libraries and more! The 2018 Nature Play Festival is […]
See South Australia’s Ethel Shipwreck Fully Exposed
Every now and then you can visit Dhilba Guuranda/Innes National Park to see the Ethel Shipwreck fully exposed.
Unlike other South Australian historic shipwrecks, the Ethel Shipwreck is unusual due to it being on land rather than under water. As recently as August 2021, the Ethel has become fully exposed again […]
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 […]
Splash Town 2018/19 Season
Splash Town in Moonta Bay is situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park. It’s a FREE water park open to the public.
Season Dates: Saturday 29 September 2018 – Sunday 28 April 2019
SA School Holidays, Weekends and Public Holidays (closed Christmas Day).
Open 12 […]
[ July 26, 2018 to July 29, 2018. ]
Discover. Explore. Experience.
There is no better family fun, than spending your holidays on a camping trip on the Yorke Peninsula, or maybe it’s heading up north to the Devils Marbles on a road trip towing your caravan or camper trailer. Whatever your caravan and camping plans, this will add to the experience.
The Let’s Go Caravan […]
[ December 28, 2017; 8:00 pm; December 30, 2017; 8:00 pm; ]
Innes National Park – Park of the Month December 2017
Celebrate Innes National Park this December by joining a ranger-guided walk. Hear the good-news story of the re-introduced Tammar Wallaby as well as the interesting history of the Old Inneston Township.
The Ranger-guided walks will be held on Thursday, 28 December and Saturday, 30 December at 8pm. The departure […]
Wateroo is the Copper Coast’s latest FREE attraction, officially opened on 3 April 2017. It’s a huge floating pontoon area within the safety of shark proof netting.
The facility is made of two parts; the pontoon and the attenuators.
The attenuators (the 3 large black pipes) hold the nets and create a large safe swimming area. The […]
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, 2017; January 13, 2017; ]
Innes National Park Reef Rambles – Immerse yourself in Marine Parks
Are you heading to the Yorke Peninsula these school holidays? Join a ranger on January 12 or 13 at the Innes National Park Reef Rambles. Innes Reef Rambles are an interpretative ramble on the reef at Innes National Park. You’ll learn about the critters along […]
[ May 17, 2015 to May 24, 2015. ]
The 2015 Kernewek Lowender is all set to again welcome over 35,000 visitors to more than 60 events and activities to be staged in the three South Australian towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. Held over 8 days, the Kernewek Lowender celebrates this region’s significant Cornish heritage.
New sponsoring partner Drakes Foodland will stage the Moonta […]
Moonta Bay Water Park | Splash Town
Splash Town in Moonta Bay is situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park. Best of all it’s a FREE water park open to the public. Here are some photos of the waterslides and water bucket below. We’ve highlighted […]
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 […]
[ October 25, 2014; 10:00 am; ]
KooKy Kidz Markets is heading to the Melrose Showgrounds!
KooKy Kidz Markets is a bright family fun day traditionally held in Adelaide, Port Pirie and Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula. Stallholders showcase a mixture of handmade and unique high quality products including gifts, clothes and crafts for mums, dads, babies, kids and even nans and pops.
The […]
[ October 12, 2014; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
KooKy Kidz Markets is a bright family fun day held in Adelaide, Port Pirie and Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula. Stallholders showcase a mixture of handmade and unique high quality products including gifts, clothes and crafts for mums, dads, babies, kids and even nans and pops.
A selection of quality foods will be on offer with […]
[ June 22, 2014; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
KooKy Kidz Markets is a bright family fun day held in Adelaide, Port Pirie and Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula. Stallholders showcase a mixture of handmade and unique high quality products including gifts, clothes and crafts for mums, dads, babies, kids and even nans and pops.
A selection of quality foods will be on offer with […]
