Featuring mini traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and even a roundabout, the mock roadway at the SA Police Road Safety Centre is the perfect place for kids to practice their riding skills while learning about road safety at the same time.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
The centre was opened at West Beach in 2024 and replaces the previous […]
The upgraded playground at BIG4 West Beach is an adventure-lovers dream!
Review by Adaire Prosser
West Beach Parks spans 1.2 kilometres of Adelaide coastline and is a family favourite activity and accommodation hub. In 2023, a multimillion dollar upgrade went into BIG4 and The Retreat at West Beach Parks. Part of this upgrade saw the main playground […]
Discover the rich history of Adelaide Gaol, at your own pace, anytime between 10am and 4pm daily. Plus, check out its brand new Mugshot Canteen.
Review by Carla Caruso
The Adelaide Gaol is a hidden gem – and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 184 years!
Did you know that you can book a self-guided tour there, […]
OZ-E KARTS – Electric Go Karts | Play & Go Review
If you’ve got older kids who love some real life Mario Kart action, then go karting brings all the fun. Ditch the video games for a while to get behind a real steering wheel with some fast driving.
We visited OZ-E KARTS – the home of […]
From swan-inspired paddle boats to a riverside winery, there’s oodles to enjoy in this regional city, just across the border.
Review by Carla Caruso
Mildura is almost an honorary South Australian locale – its closest capital city is Adelaide. Although, it’s actually situated, along the River Murray, in northwest Victoria.
The regional city is a bit over four […]
Pelican Productions Music Theatre Camp – ‘Twenty’
‘Twenty’ is a spectacular celebration of past and present talent, featuring Adelaide’s finest young musical theatre stars.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Pelican Productions has reached a milestone, celebrating 20 years of Music Theatre Camp and Spotlight. Their latest show ‘Twenty’ is a worthy testament to their amazing achievements in providing a […]
Tuck into contemporary, seasonal food while soaking up wetland views at this unique restaurant.
Review by Carla Caruso
There’s nothing like a house, or an eatery, with a view. And The Watershed Function Centre & Café at Mawson Lakes certainly has this, and more.
The café is located uniquely within the serene Greenfields Wetlands – a 114-hectare, constructed […]
Sea of Light and Neon Canvas at ILA Playground – Fantastic self-guided digital art activities that are suitable for all ages – from babies to adults!
Review by Claire Davill
Patch Theatre and Realities Extended have come together to provide two activities for families during the 2025 summer school holidays. This is a great opportunity to beat […]
The Willunga Jubilee Rose Garden boasts a large open space with plenty to keep kids of all ages and abilities busy.
Review by Adaire Prosser
In the heart of Willunga, the Jubilee Rose Garden is a wide open reserve that has not one, but two playgrounds in addition to a BMX track and skate park. There is […]
The Clarrie Eatts Reserve at Aldinga Beach is a great playspace located just a few steps from the beach.
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you can’t decide whether to head to the beach or playground, Aldinga Beach offers both! Located adjacent to the surf life saving club, the foreshore playground has a range of play equipment with […]
Stage one of the Witton Bluff Base Trail is now open, with a new boardwalk accessible from Port Noarlunga. From mid-2025, the 1.1km shared-use trail will fully connect the foreshores of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach.
Review by Carla Caruso
Port Noarlunga has that special holiday vibe, which makes you feel like you’re hours from the city […]
There are some playgrounds that will remain a hive of community activity long after the ‘newness’ has worn off and The Square at West Beach Parks is bound to be one of them.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
This once vacant land underwent a $2.9 million facelift, courtesy of West Beach Parks and the State Government’s Planning and […]
Everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear is back in Paddington In Peru – with all the charm, chaos and comedic calamity we’ve come to expect – but with a refreshing dose of swash-buckling adventure, a guitar-slinging nun and a glamorous new backdrop.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
Paddington in Peru is the third instalment of the film series, based on […]
TreeClimb Salisbury is the first attraction of its kind in northern Adelaide and has four of the longest ziplines in South Australia.
Think high ropes obstacles, set in a picturesque location, providing a unique environment that safely challenges, educates and excites thrill-seekers, nature enthusiasts, and curious adventurers.
Review by Carla Caruso
It’s hard to believe that you’re not […]
If a seaside fun fair sounds like your – or your kid’s – cup of tea, be sure to put the Semaphore Summer Carnival on your ‘to do’ list during the summer school holidays.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
Located on the Semaphore Foreshore next to the jetty, you’ll find a range of rides and sideshows to suit […]
We have discovered a sweet new collaboration in the South! Kibbi’s and Urban Desserts are teaming up on Friday nights, combining their expertise in flavour sensations and food creativity to bring you the ultimate in dessert bars.
Review by Jo Parkinson
Kibbi’s
Situated on Beach Road at Christies Beach, Kibbi’s trades as a café during the day but […]
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A visit to Bill & Peg’s Christmas Lane Lights Display in Lobethal.
Lobethal Lights began in the 1940’s and is now part of the Lobethal Lights Festival, an annual event in the Adelaide Hills that brings thousands of visitors to the town each year. Over time it has grown to become the largest Christmas lights display […]
The Harbourmaster walking trail is a 1.9km family friendly circuit along the coast of Port Elliot and is suitable for all abilities.
If you are visiting Port Elliot with the family, the Harbourmaster trail takes you along the coastline from Horseshoe Bay to Knights Beach. The main trail is suitable for all abilities with only slight […]
The Parkside Hotel now features new play equipment at their kid friendly venue!
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for kid-friendly establishments to visit, or if it’s been a while since you last visited, make sure you check out the Parkside Hotel on Glen Osmond Road. They have just recently updated their outdoor space with brand […]
Santa’s Wonderland is back in Adelaide again until Christmas Eve
So, what’s Santa’s Wonderland like this year? It is still the most magical Christmas event in Adelaide. Santa’s Wonderland is three hours of the best fun – with amusement rides, bouncy castles, ice skating, activity trail, photo sets, lively Christmas stage shows, photos with Father Christmas […]
An updated playground located at a family favourite beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot is a favourite beach for families on the Southern Coast. Located 80km from Adelaide, it is the perfect destination for a day trip.
The playground is located on the southwestern corner of the bay, near the […]
A family friendly coastal café in Port Elliot boasting picturesque views of Horseshoe Bay.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Flying Fish Cafe in Port Elliot is a long time family favourite on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Boasting amazing beach views and overlooking the playground, it is easy to see why it is enjoyed by so many. It offers […]
Join Moana on her next wayfinding adventure with new friends and challenges.
Movie Review by Adaire Prosser
Moana is back and this time she is joined by some new friends, some unlikely allies and our favourite Demi-God Maui. She is fulfilling her destiny to find and unite the peoples of the ocean and become the next great […]
Edinburgh Reserve Inclusive Playground in Modbury is fully fenced, very accessible, and features lots of fun equipment.
Review by Claire Davill
The inclusive playground at Edinburgh Reserve in Modbury ticks all the boxes – it’s fully fenced, there are toilets on site, there’s lots of accessible equipment and plenty of sand and water play. Completed in 2023, […]
Looking for a hands-on farm experience for the kids? Dairy Adventures in Mannum offers feeding, milking and more at their working dairy farm.
Review by Adaire Prosser
Dairy Adventures in Mannum on the River Murray offers a fun and informative hands-on experience for kids of all ages. Located just outside of Mannum (approx 75 minutes drive from […]
Charleston Playground in the Adelaide Hills has shady picnic areas, is fully fenced and has lots of fun features including cow statues!
Review by Claire Davill
Charleston Playground’s most recent major upgrade resulted in a fun, wooden, whimsical play space in this small Adelaide Hills town. There’s plenty here to keep everyone occupied, and it makes a […]
Barristers Block Wines is a family winery in the Adelaide Hills with a child-friendly restaurant situated amongst shady lawns, a sandpit and animal enclosure.
Review by Claire Davill
Barrister’s Block Wines has a beautiful cellar door and grounds just north of Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. There’s plenty of family friendly features here, and if you’re […]
It has long boasted the trifecta of features found at the top of any parent’s playground wish list – a fully-enclosed fence to contain escapee toddlers, shade sails because you’ve lost all the hats and coffee from the adjacent kiosk to keep you conscious after waking up who knows how many times last night – […]
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 […]
