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TreeClimb | Salisbury | Review

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 […]

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Semaphore Summer Carnival | Review

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 […]

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Kibbi’s and Urban Desserts Collaboration l Christies Beach | Review

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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Bill & Peg’s Christmas Lane Lights Display | Lobethal | 7-31 Dec 2024

[ December 7, 2024 to December 31, 2024. ]
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 […]

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Harbourmasters Walking Trail | Port Elliot

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 […]

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Parkside Hotel | Parkside | Review

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 […]

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Santa’s Wonderland | Tips for Families – Review

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 […]

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Horseshoe Bay Reserve Playground | Port Elliot | Review

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 […]

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Flying Fish Café | Port Elliot | Review

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 […]

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Disney Moana 2 | Movie Review | In Cinemas 28 Nov 2024

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 […]

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Edinburgh Reserve Inclusive Playground | Modbury | Review

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, […]

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Dairy Adventures | Mannum | Review

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 […]

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Charleston Playground | Adelaide Hills | Review

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 […]

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Barristers Block Wines | Family-Friendly Dining in Woodside | Review

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 […]

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Semaphore South Foreshore Playground | Semaphore South | Review

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 – […]

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Shelly’s Semaphore | Seaside Cafe | Semaphore South | Review

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 […]

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Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia

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 […]

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La Festa Italiana at the Rezz Hotel | Review

Festivalgoers got to experience a taste of Italy, right in the City of Campbelltown, at the Rezz Hotel.
Italian food, cars and music – what could be a better way to enjoy the last weekend of the Adelaide Italian Festival?
Review by Carla Caruso
Campbelltown City Council and the Rezz Hotel paired up to put on an outdoor […]

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Expert Panel Event: “Literacy – A Foundation to Success” | St Raphael’s School Parkside | Review

The importance of fostering a love of literacy among our children – including why and how to do it – was the focus at an enlightening and inspiring panel discussion held at St Raphael’s School in Parkside this week.
The expert panel featured renowned children’s authors, illustrators and literacy and library specialists and was held as […]

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Payneham Tavern | Family Friendly Dining | Review

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 […]

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Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Expo | Adelaide | Review

Supanova is the weekend event that has it all for fans of video games, superhero’s, comics, Star Wars, Ghost Busters and more! 
Review by Adaire Prosser
Held at the Adelaide Showground in early November, Supernova featured celebrities and exhibitors from popular fantasy and science fiction fandoms, and stalls from local exhibitors. Many of the stall holders and […]

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The Glebe Playground | Littlehampton | Review

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 […]

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Mawson Café | Meadows | Review

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 […]

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The Story of Chi | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide Review

This magical story of daring and adventure comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. 
Review by Carla Caruso
Adelaide’s OzAsia Festival offers the perfect opportunity to head into the city and soak up the atmosphere riverside.
During the fest, I recently went to the Space Theatre with my eleven-year-old twins to see the contemporary Asian Australian performance, […]

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Moon Lantern Trail 2024 | OzAsia Festival | Review

The popular Moon Lantern Trail was held at Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat once again in 2024 with both new and favourite lanterns as part of the OzAsia Festival.
Review by Adaire Prosser
On the Torrens Footbridge, the new and improved Hong Kong Dragon lantern takes your breath away with its bright colours and intricate design. The rest of […]

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Lucky Dumpling Market 2024 | OzAsia Festival | Review

Lucky Dumpling Market is back for the OzAsia Festival and is better than ever.
Review by Adaire Prosser
The Lucky Dumpling Market Asian-inspired food festival is back in Elder Park for 2024. With entertainment, a wide range of food stalls and plenty of shady seating options, make sure you don’t miss out. 
If dumplings aren’t your thing, there […]

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Beerenberg Farm | Pick Your Own Strawberries | Hahndorf

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 […]

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Oak Folk Playgroup | Uraidla | Review

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 […]

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Page & Turner Book Shop | Adelaide | Review

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 […]

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Playford Road Reserve Playground | Newton | Review

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 […]

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