UPDATED: APRIL 2025 FOR ADELAIDE AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Holidays are nearly here! And even though there is the excitement of long, lazy and not to mention COSY days, with no schedule and quality time with the kids, there’s also the sheer horror of… HOW DO WE KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED?!!!!
We’ve got you covered with our list of the top things Adelaide has to offer throughout the school holidays this autumn, so that the kids are kept active and entertained and mum and dad get a moment (or three) to themselves!
This list is kept constantly up to date with all the BEST things to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays, so make sure you use it as a bucket list of experiences to check out with your little ones before the school bell rings for Term 2!
WHAT’S ON ADELAIDE AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2025| APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2025
Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo presents: Storybook Adventure!
Grab your free storybook “The Tale Trail” on entry and let your imagination run wild these school holidays. Embark on a storytelling adventure through Adelaide Zoo and get up close with some of the zoo’s main characters including Giant Pandas, roaring tigers and the Meerkat mob!
Spend the day creating your very own animal tales and join Adelaide author Karen Jones Hauser for a captivating storybook reading.
A story is waiting to be told… and YOU are the storyteller!
Open Saturday 12 April 2025 to Sunday 27 April 2025. Open every day of the school holidays 9:30am – 5pm!
Book now: Storybook Adventure School Holidays – Adelaide Zoo
TreeClimb Adelaide
The most climbable school holidays of the year are here! With crisp mornings, sunny days, and adventure in every treetop, there’s no better time to take on TreeClimb!
Whether you’re soaring through the enchanting forest at Kuitpo, taking in the cityscape at Adelaide, or exploring the new adventure at Salisbury, there’s a perfect climb for everyone! Even your fur friends are welcome, just be sure they stay on the ground and on a lead! AND word has it… the Easter Bunny is on his way! He’ll be hopping by to hide some sweet surprises throughout the courses, so keep your eyes peeled for an egg-stra special adventure!
With all the extra public holidays this month, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and have some fun while everyone is out of work and school.
Don’t forget, you can celebrate your birthday at TreeClimb all school holidays too! Just make sure to book at least 7 days in advance to lock in your spot!
The holidays are just around the corner, will you be climbing?
Cnr Greenhill Road and Unley Road, Adelaide | Kuitpo Forest | Salisbury
Wilderness Escape School Holiday Program
As the weather cools, let your child embrace the great outdoors with Wilderness Escape! For over 34 years, we’ve been South Australia’s leading provider of dynamic, educational outdoor programs for kids aged 5 to 17. Our fully qualified and experienced staff create a safe, supportive, and exciting environment where kids can explore, learn, and grow.
This April school holidays, we’re offering an action-packed mix of land and water-based activities to keep kids active and engaged. Whether they’re kayaking, fishing, and snorkelling or tackling activities at our Mount Lofty Adventure Hub, there’s an adventure waiting for every young explorer!
No experience? No problems! Our expert instructors provide all the equipment and guidance needed, ensuring every child feels confident taking on new challenges. More than just fun, our programs help kids build resilience, make new friends, and develop a deeper connection with nature.
Spots fill fast—secure your child’s place today!
Phone: 08 8165 2022
DinoFest Adelaide
South Australian families will be the first in the country to experience the amazing new DinoFest show to roar into action at Victoria Park for a special debut during the weekend of 5-6 April; and then continue throughout (most days of) the Easter school holidays, from 12-27 April 2025.
The ultimate prehistoric experience, DinoFest Adelaide will feature more than 30 awesome dinosaur species – including for the first time, a walking Spinosaurus and twin Pachycephalosaurus to-boot.
With an amazing new Dino Trail, life-size walking Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus and lots of cute baby dinosaurs, DinoFest Adelaide is a highly unique and interactive, outdoor experience-based event that is family friendly and especially designed for children aged nine and younger.
Specialising in Tyrannosaurs, DinoFest tells the story of how Tyrannosaurs grew from small dog-sized dinosaurs to become the world’s most fearsome predators over the course of 100 million years.
While T. Rex is understandably ‘king of show’, DinoFest will also showcase a range of other popular dinosaurs that attendees can touch, pat, and interact with in a way that is deliberately designed to engage young children as a magical and life-long memorable experience.
In addition to the thrill of a 45-minute Dinosaur Encounter and truly remarkable Dino Trail with a life-size T. Rex, the ultimate dinosaur experience also has a range of educational and highly engaging kids’ activities like a Dino Dig, themed arts and crafts, and ‘feel a fossil’ with real dinosaur bones.
Pre-bookings strongly encouraged as attendee numbers are capped per session. More info or to book, go to dinofest.com
Monarto Safari Park
Monarto Safari Park presents: Storybook Adventure!
Grab your free storybook “The Tail Trail” on entry and let your imagination run wild these school holidays. Embark on a storytelling adventure around the park and get up close with some of its main characters, including Asian Elephants, majestic lions, and charming cheetahs, to create your very own animal tales!
A story is waiting to be told… and YOU are the storyteller!
Pre-booking is now required for all non-members before your visit. Zoos SA members are not required to pre-book
Open Saturday 12 April 2025 to Sunday 27 April 2025. Open every day of the school holidays 9:30am – 5pm!
Book now: Storybook Adventure School Holidays – Monarto Safari Park
BOUNCE!
Get ready for the most epic school holidays at BOUNCE! Experience adrenaline-fuelled freestyle fun and adventure. Learn new skills or take your BOUNCE Freestyle to the next level. The BOUNCE 2-Hour Superpass is the best way to enjoy twice the time and have twice the fun. Whether you’re trying to master your first backflip into the Big Bag or learning how to run The Wall, it’s the ultimate ticket to master your moves and unleash your Freestyle! Unleash your free spirit at BOUNCE!
64-168 Richmond Road, Marleston | 13-15 Fosters Road, Greenacres
Book online at bounceinc.com.au
Urth Clay Studio School Holiday Classes
Urth Clay Studio, believes that the perfect balance for both fun and personal growth comes from combining relaxation with challenge. Their approach allows children the freedom to create whatever they envision, while also emphasizing the importance of learning new skills and fostering creativity and imagination. At Urth ( U + Earth = URTH) they teach kids, teens and adults, intricate pottery techniques while prioritizing their well-being and ensuring that each session is enjoyable.
There are SIX school holiday Urth classes, so make sure you book FAST!
Goodwood | Burnside
Xlent Disability Services
This April, Xlent Disability Services is offering an exciting range of school holiday programs for both juniors and seniors! Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure or some indoor fun, we have something for everyone.
Join us for activities like a fire station visit, museum visit, and geocaching, or enjoy the peace of a nature walk or overnight camp. We also offer indoor activities such as Movie Day and Master Chef Day.
Our programs are designed to be inclusive, ensuring that participants of all abilities can join in the fun and make unforgettable memories.
Don’t miss out on a holiday season filled with joy and adventure!
xlent.org.au | info@xlent.org.au | 8165 2023
Hey Caddy + X-Golf West Lakes and Marion
X-Golf Marion and West Lakes are your one-stop place for entertainment, golfing fun and delicious food and this Easter we’re also celebrating the season with a FREE Easter Hunt.
Conveniently located South or West of the city, with ample parking, and close to Westfield shopping centres, it’s easy to build a whole day out with the kids. Featuring state of-the-art golf simulators, the Hey Caddy mini-golf course*, a full-service bar and kitchen, plus large screen TVs and more, X-Golf venues have it all.
With mini-putt starting from $12 per child, and some great family packages for golf, food and drinks- you’re guaranteed a par-fect day!
The Hey Caddy mini-golf course will take you on a journey to some amazing destinations around the world! Suitable for all ages, the fun, colourful set-up is sure to delight kids and parents a-like.
For bigger kids (aged 9 and above) X-Golf simulators provide hours of entertainment with the option to select novelty holes or play competitions between mates or siblings for the ultimate bragging rights.
EASTER FUN AT HEY CADDY
Play a round of mini putt in Week 1 and you can enter our FREE Easter Hunt to win a large Easter Bouquet from Edible Blooms, valued at $149). To enter, simply find the Easter characters hidden throughout the course while you play and fill out the entry form. All players get a free choccie treat.
Visit the venue websites for all school Holiday offers and to book.
*Marion features 12 holes of mini-golf, West Lakes has 18 holes.
Visit the venue websites for all school Holiday offers and to book.
Level 1/37 Turner Dr, West Lakes | 838/842 Marion Rd, Marion
NumberWorks’nWords School Holiday Program
The NumberWorks’n Words April Holiday Program is back, and places are filling up fast! This is the perfect opportunity to help your child build confidence in maths and English. The program is designed to help students revise key topics from the first term and get a head start on the curriculum ahead.
With daily intensive lessons, students build quickly on the previous day’s learning. Whether your child is in Reception or Year 11, NumberWorks’n Words provides tailored support to develop their English and maths skills in a positive, encouraging environment. Our tutoring model focuses on boosting students’ confidence to ensure they achieve their best academic results.
Program Details:
Dates: Tuesday, 22nd April – Thursday, 24th April 2025
Half-Day Session: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full-Day Intensive: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Limited spots available—Call today to book your child’s spot!
Locations:
Unley Centre
Level 1, 227 Unley Rd, Malvern
Call: 8271 2121 | Book Online
Norwood Centre
53 The Parade, Norwood
Call: 8333 2121 | Book Online
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to give your child a head start this school year! Book your free assessment today.
STEM Fast Track
We teach life skills to help high school students ace school and life, all whilst providing opportunities to gain a foothold in the most relevant and quickly growing industries in the world.
STEM Fast Track gives students what the school curriculum does not have the time or the room to teach. Tried and tested time management and budgeting skills derived from high-calibre professional development course material, adapted for this generation.
Bookings are now open for both autumn and winter! Classes teach goal setting and execution methodologies, stress management, techniques to discover and harness students’ natural strengths and abilities, how to manage and improve areas of weakness. How to use all of the above and much more to attain a fulfilling career or business opportunity in an exciting, growing, and lucrative industry of their choice.
Not sure what career or opportunity to get into? Want to get Straight A’s in school? Want to gain independence, buy a house, organise your life and achieve your goals, all while having time for the people and activities that you love? These are some of the skills and achievements our students have enjoyed after having completing one of either our STEM Sista, STEM Mista, or Masterclass programs. We provide framework and implementation for a happy and fulfilling life in the pursuit of meaning and betterment of our students and society as a whole.
Book a STEM Fast Track class here.
Carrick Hill
During the school holidays, Carrick Hillʼs Story Book Trail comes alive – a self guided half kilometre tail with themed areas to explore and discover throughout the picturesque Carrick Hill grounds!
This activity uses classic childrenʼs stories to encourage and ignite their imagination, from Wind in the Willows to The Hobbit to The Jungle Book and The Secret Garden, these are just a few tales kids will discover along the way. The Children’s Activity Pack includes a Story Book Trail guide, map, quiz, nature play handouts and a chocolate frog or bubbles!
Free parking at Carrick Hill. Suitable for strollers. Bookings not required.
46 Carrick Hill Dr, Springfield
Hahndorf Farm Barn
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park, just a hop skip and a jump up the freeway in beautiful Hahndorf.
You can hold, touch and feed most of the animals on the farm in complete safety and at your own comfort level. With so many activities for kids at the farm and you can easily spend hours enjoying quality time with your family and it’s the perfect day out for the school holidays. And you might just learn a thing or two about what life would be like living on a farm while you’re there!
2282 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf
History Trust of South Australia
One of the top things to do these school holidays is explore the exciting activities at the museums of the History Trust of South Australia. The South Australian Maritime Museum offers the Seafarer’s LEGO® Trail, a thrilling treasure hunt where kids can discover hidden minifigures and solve a puzzle for a chance to win prizes, while budding filmmakers can join the GooRoo Animation Workshops to create their own stop-motion movies. At the National Motor Museum, families can race each other on a large Scalextric slot car track or take part in the LEGO® Trail: Racing through History to win LEGO® prizes. The Migration Museum adds to the fun with the Nature LEGO® Trail, and creative minds can enjoy the Spring Light Lantern Making Workshops, crafting beautiful lanterns from natural and recycled materials. With such a variety of hands-on activities, these museums are a must-visit for a fun-filled family day out!
South Australian Maritime Museum | National Motor Museum | Migration Museum
South Australian Museum
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for more than 150 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together and get hands on in the Discovery Centre where they can see fossils, frogs and watch as the Museum bees make their way out of their hive to collect honey in the CBD.
Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research. Open seven days. Check out their website for fun holiday programs.
North Terrace, Adelaide
Art Gallery of South Australia
Explore the Art Gallery of South Australia with the kids in Adelaide school holidays, with more than 45,000 works of art and changing exhibitions on display, it’s a great way to introduce contemporary and historical art to your children. Start at the Gallery is an exciting introduction to art for children aged 3-12 and their families.
Held on the first Sunday of every month, Start is a free family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment. Each monthly event is themed around current exhibitions or the general collection. Start is held on the first Sunday of each month, 11am–3pm. Events are free and no bookings are necessary.
You can also discover a selection of books, homewares, jewellery and children’s gifts, inspired by the Gallery’s collection and current exhibitions in the gift store, as well as enjoy great family friendly food options in the cafe.
Art Gallery, North Terrace
Woodhouse Adventure Park
Get ready for school holiday adventures at Woodhouse Adventure Park! Whether the kids are doing the ‘Drop & Go’ UNPLUGGED program, you’re visiting as a family for the day, or settling in for an overnight stay, you can expect memorable screen-free fun… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a 54-hectare nature wonderland at Piccadilly in the Adelaide Hills!
37 Spring Gully Rd, Piccadilly
Adventure Kayaking SA
Looking for an enjoyable family activity that will captivate everyone’s interest?
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you kayak through the fascinating Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard. Discover the hidden wonders of the mangrove lined creeks, where marine life, stunning birds, and the friendly Port River Dolphins come together in a spectacular show. Discover the depths of history and explore the Ship’s Graveyard, where abandoned relics tell tales of the past.
The best part is, you have the flexibility to explore this sanctuary in two ways: join one of Adventure Kayaking SA’s exceptional guided tours for an expert-led adventure, or opt to rent a kayak for a self-guided exploration of this captivating destination.
Adelaide Kayaking SA tours has been voted one of the TOP FOUR MUST DO activities in Adelaide.
204 Garden Island Rd, Port Adelaide
AFL Max
AFL Max is the nation’s first immersive footy skills and entertainment centre. Backed by the biggest names in the sport, the state-of-the-art facility brings together the latest technology and traditional skills development for players and fans of all ages.
Proudly situated in Adelaide’s west, you’ll be able to sharpen up on your kicking, passing and tackling skills, work up a sweat, experience the excitement of a live game in the virtual reality zone, entertain the kids and more. All under one gigantic 5,500m2 roof.
32 Butler Boulevard, Adelaide Airport
Myponga Kayak Hire
Experience this truly unique and stunning Myponga reservoir with its breathtaking views and wildlife including an abundance of bird species. Self-guide your kayak at your own pace. Explore the coves and inlets and transport yourself to another world. Myponga Reservoir has 250 hectares of water, brimming with fish and wildlife. You can explore the Myponga Reservoir on comfortable, stable and sit on top style kayaks with your family these school holidays. Kayaks can also cater for fishing equipment, you can bring your own or hire from Myponga Kayak Hire.
Myponga Kayak Hire are open most weekends, public holidays, during the school holidays and occasional days during the week dependent on our schedule and the weather. Standard time slots are 10am or 1pm for up to two hours hire. Full day begins anytime after 8am and ending at 3pm.
2a Eatts Street, Myponga
Bricks4Kidz Lego workshops
The team at Bricks4Kidz will have your Lego-loving lads and lasses constructing, creating, doing and designing at their hands-on build-based workshops run every school holidays. The Bricks4Kidz programs cycle through a variety of themes to keep things fresh (and dynamic for those repeat attendees!).
Trust us when we say that the real-life Lego Masters that host these sessions know all the building blocks that make up a good time, with these half or full-day school holiday workshops blending fun and learning into a great alternative for child care during the hols—or just an all-round good time if you’re looking for an activity for a few hours.
Ascot Park | Norwood | Prospect | Burnside | Woodcroft
Scoffed School Holiday Cooking Classes
Whether you have a master chef wannabe in your house or your little one simply loves to bake and create, Scoffed school holiday kids cooking classes are a great way for your kids to spend some time learning a new skill, making plates (and mates)… and staying off the screen!
The team from Scoffed will show your kiddos how much fun cooking can be with their hands-on classes, and the best bit, the kids get to scoff it all when they’re done.
441/D Magill Road, St Morris
Cleland Wildlife Park
Get up close and personal with roos, koalas, wallabies, betongs and Tasmanian devils with the kids in Adelaide school holidays – most of which are in their natural habitat – and itʼs just 20 minutes away from the city centre!
Itʼs also a great place to have a picnic. Cleland Wildlife Park also have a range of school holidays programs to choose from, ranging from vacation care to full family experiences.
For opening hours, information on planning your day, fees and to buy tickets, head straight to the website.
365 Mount Lofty Summit Road, Cleland
Warrawong Sanctuary
Experience the life of a professional animal keeper for a day with the Warrawong Junior Keeper program during the School Holidays!
Open to children 6 to 16 years of age, this incredible, behind-the-scenes experience allows young animal lovers to feed, pat, hold, and care for a huge range of animals at the Sanctuary.
There are also many opportunities to have up close and personal encounters with unique Australian wildlife at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary when you visit for the day, and activities for kids are run daily across the school holidays including wildlife shows and opportunities to meet pythons, dingos and dragons!
47 Stock Rd, Mylor
National Motor Museum
The contemporary exhibition halls at the National Motor Museum explore the stories of people and vehicles that have shaped Australia’s motoring history.. and if there’s anything we know about so many kiddos, it’s that they love things that go VROOM!
Your kiddos can discover how motor vehicles have opened up our country, linking some of the most isolated communities in the world. From the stately to the absurd, from the hand-built to the mass-produced, see the vehicles people loved and loathed, thrashed and pampered, in the pursuit of their motoring dreams!
As an international centre for the collection, research, preservation, education and display of Australian road transport history, the National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future.
For opening hours, head to their website and plan your day!
Birdwood, SA
The Big Rocking Horse & Toy Factory
The Big Rocking Horse and the Toy Factory share the same site at Gumeracha, in the glorious Adelaide Hills, only 40 minutes from Adelaide. So take a drive and go for a visit!
Your kids can see how quality wooden toys are made in the working Toy Factory. There’s also an on site Wildlife Park, where you can feed the animals and birds in a beautiful and unique setting, teeming with native flora and fauna.
If you time it right, you can also include some breakfast or lunch, or take your own picnic and enjoy it in our beautiful, shaded picnic area.
And, of course, la piece de la resistance… the World’s Biggest Rocking Horse, Australia’s #1 BIG Aussie icon!! You can climb this Australian icon and receive a certificate of achievement upon completion!
452 Torrens Valley Rd, Gumeracha
West Beach Adventure
SkyChallenge, Skywalk, Megabounce and now the Giantswing! Mega Adventure has something for everyone. The SkyWalk is for all ages and heights! Whether you have friends and family on the SkyChallenge, or just want to take in the views, you can climb 83 steps to the highest platform on the SkyMate.
Alternatively, the SkyChallenge has over 70 obstacles available for you to tackle at your own level and speed, the SkyChallenge is perfect for anyone wanting a stimulating experience to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays.
Imagine playing tennis in the sky, rowing a boat mid-air, or manoeuvring between obstacles like a floating esky, BMX bike, and sky-high picnic table.
Book holiday tickets now! Mega Adventure also hosts birthday parties, for more party venue ideas check out our KIDDO Adelaide Party Venue guide!
4 Hamra Ave, West Beach
Funtopia Prospect
Your kiddos will have a funbelievable time these school holidays; whether it’s climbing up Jack’s beanstalk, scaling brick buildings or climbing Funtopia’s interactive pro climbing walls, they’re going to keep going back for more, over and over again!
There’s something for all the kiddos, big and small, with Playground World and Toddler World offering an alternative to the common playground, with super slides, go carts and a mirror maze to keep little people busy and buzzing.
259-269 Main N Rd, Sefton Park
The Beachouse
Packed with Australian-first and world class attractions, The Beachouse is the perfect destination for a fun-filled day out! You’ll find games and rides that will entertain the adults as well as the kids!
With 3 fully enclosed heated waterslides, Soli Italian Formula 1 Dodgem Cars, awesome blaster boats, a historic 120 year old Carousel, a western themed 18 hole mini golf course, a dizzying 5 mini story play castle and an Italian built train for the little ones, you are sure to have a ball!
This is an absolute no brainer when it comes to looking for things to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays.
4 Colley Terrace, Glenelg
Captain Jolley’s Paddleboats
These pedal powered boats have been used as a source of fun for children, families, and tourists coming to see our beautiful city of Adelaide since 1962 and are still going strong (with a few boat upgrades in that time of course)! On your private perch on the River Torrens, you’re in the perfect position to take in local scenery while getting active in the outdoors, and kids just love the paddleboats!
Choose a sunny day and get your kids out on the river these school holidays!
River Torrens, Elder Park
Palace Nova
Catch a movie at Palace Nova with the kids in Adelaide school holidays! Palace Nova Prospect boasts 14 screens, from boutique style theatres to larger sized cinemas and during the school holidays there are always a plethora of kids and families to choose from.
The inside of the art deco cinema is also totally luxe and has some beautiful artwork in keeping with the artsy prospect vibe, so if you’re choosing a cinema, it’s a great one to pick!
98 Prospect Rd, Prospect
Adelaide Oval tours
Make your kiddos dreams come true with a peek behind the scenes extending further than the usual oval green! Visit a number of areas that are usually inaccessible and learn about the heritage and significance of Adelaide Oval. Expert volunteer guides will guide you and your little ones through the ins and outs of Adelaide oval and share captivating tales of the history of the venue, the sporting greats who have competed here and the Oval’s iconic status in SA.
Part of the KIDDO crew took an Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour – here’s what we thought!
War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
Wigley Reserve playground
The spectacular playspace is the place to be for residents and visitors to Glenelg, with the redevelopment of Wigley Reserve featuring a Playspace and Fitness Hub.
The playspace, funded by the City of Holdfast and State Government features: a climbing tunnel, in-ground trampolines, swings, slides, a log climbing structure, stepping boulders, a sensory nature-trail and accessibility is a focus with the new space offering increased opportunity to all ages, interests and abilities.
For more playgrounds, check out our quick look guide to Adelaide’s best playgrounds.
Glenelg, SA
Carrick Hill
During the school holidays, Carrick Hillʼs Story Book Trail comes alive – a self guided half kilometre tail with themed areas to explore and discover throughout the picturesque Carrick Hill grounds!
This activity uses classic childrenʼs stories to encourage and ignite their imagination, from Wind in the Willows to The Hobbit to The Jungle Book and The Secret Garden, these are just a few tales kids will discover along the way. The Children’s Activity Pack includes a Story Book Trail guide, map, quiz, nature play handouts and a chocolate frog or bubbles!
Free parking at Carrick Hill. Suitable for strollers. Bookings not required.
46 Carrick Hill Dr, Springfield
Glenelg Foreshore playground
The Glenelg foreshore playground is EPIC – so epic that ummmm, can adults have a go? It ticks all the boxes for what kids want in a play area, itʼs safe and honestly must be the only playground with prime coastal views, so you can grab a coffee, get a little Vitamin D and enjoy the sea breeze while the kids play till their hearts content!
Check out the KIDDO Quick Look Guide to Adelaide’s Best Playgrounds for more awesome spots to head with the kids during the school holidays.
Glenelg Foreshore
Visit Glenelg Foreshore playspace
Morialta Falls
A protected conservation area just 10kms NE of the CBD, youʼll feel like youʼve escaped to the serene bushland when really youʼre so close to home. A great day out to get out in nature, burn some energy and take in the beauty of the rugged nature surrounds.
Plus, there are three seasonal waterfalls within the area so you can play a game with the kids, who spots the waterfall first! And if it’s waterfalls you’re looking for, check out our Top 10 waterfall hikes in SA.
Morialta Falls Rd, Woodforde
Visit Morialta Conversation Park
Kuitpo Forest walks
Kuitpo Forest is filled with amazing trails for different abilities and ages, trails made for walking, riding and horse riding, your little ones eyes will feast on our breathtaking landscape and perhaps see animals in their natural habitat along the way. For more information on the different trails available, head to their website.
If you’re looking for family friendly walking trails you could also try the family friendly Mt Lofty trail or if you have a pram in tow and don’t want to get off the beaten track, check out our guide to the top pram friendly walks in the Adelaide metro.
Alexandrina Council, SA
Belair National Park
Fun fact: Belair national park was the first national park in South Australia and is so rich in history with beautiful Aboriginal tree carvings still on display! It makes sense that itʼs so popular! Set in amongst bushland, there are so many things to discover here.
There are so many trails for walking, bike riding – or even horse riding! Beautiful areas for picnics and 39 tennis courts and cricket pitches!!
Itʼs filled with native plants and really is a beautiful place that you can make an entire day trip out of!
Upper Sturt Rd, Belair
St. Kilda adventure playground
The St. Kilda adventure playground has a reputation as ‘must-visitʼ and rightly so. It is SO MUCH FUN – oh, and the kids love it too 
Itʼs just a short drive away from the Adelaide CBD and can be filed under: full day out of fun.
The recently revamped playground includes slides, a pirate ship, castle and flying fox as well as plenty of room to run around and a great BBQ area too – we werenʼt kidding when we said you can make a day out of it.
While youʼre there – donʼt forget to check out the Mangrove Walk, I still have memories as a kid from visiting and being blown away that we were ‘walking on water as you trail through mangroves on the elevated walkway that makes its way to an incredible lookout.
470 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda
Haighs free factory tour
Haighs – an Adelaide institution that needs NO introduction, we donʼt need to beat around the bush, we are alllll familiar with their chocolate and we couldnʼt be prouder that some of the best chocolate in the world comes from Adelaide, South Australia.
So, not only do they make the best chocolate but they offer free guided tours of the factory where all the chocolate making magic happens! Not only do they show you how their premium chocolate is made but they educate on how and where the cocoa beans are sourced from.
Plus, on the way out the shop is right there which means you can go in and treat yourself to a chocolate frog… or 20, no judgment here.
154 Greenhill Rd, Parkside
Visit Haighs chocolate factory tours
Adelaide Planetarium
Launch into space these school holidays at the planetarium! Calling all star gazers + Jnr astronauts, to take a tour of the solar system and learn about all the other worldly magic that exists beyond our atmosphere.
Planetarium experience $12 each – bookings essential!
Building P, Mawson Lakes
Visit the Adelaide Planetarium
Theatre Bugs
Whether your child is a natural performer, itʼs something theyʼve shown interest in or youʼre just looking for a school holiday program where they can meet new friends, develop new skills bust most importantly, have fun… look no further than Theatre Bugs!
They host a range of Mini Bugs and Junior Holiday Programs that range from ages 5 to 14 over 5 venues and their amazing programs come highly recommended!
Adelaide Theatre Academy
Visit Theatre Bugs school holiday programs
Marshmallow playground
This super fun playground underwent a major facelift and is now even bigger and better than before! Youʼll find swings, climbing equipment, slides and an interactive nature and water play area. Kids LOVE this place and itʼs easy to see why, itʼs a childs dream!
Plus, itʼs fully enclosed with a fence running the perimeter so you can rest assured they canʼt run off anywhere. Thereʼs seating and BBQ areas and grassy areas for the older kids to kick a footy.
Glen Osmond Rd, Adelaide
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
We are so lucky in Adelaide, our Botanic Gardens are seriously beautiful and oh-so-peaceful considering theyʼre in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city!
It really makes for a fun day out, take a wander around, stop for a picnic and just enjoy being present in nature – thereʼs plenty of flora and fauna to see and loads of room for the kids to run around!
As the light changes throughout the day and seasons, you can still experience Chihuly, a stunning large-scale glass sculpture exhibition, in the beautiful botanical destination until 29 April.
North Terrace, Adelaide
Visit Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Farmers Market
We are huge fans of Farmers Markets here at Kiddo and one of our favourites is the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market at Goodwood!
Seriously fresh produce (talk about farm to table!), amazing baked goods – those donuts and that bread, friendly vendors and itʼs a great activity to include the kids in, to help make healthy and nutritious also fun!
Every Sunday from 9am – 1pm with FREE parking.
Leader St, Wayville
Mitcham Reserve
Mitcham Reserve is a very popular reserve for BBQs, picnics, get togethers and days out in the sunshine!
The beautiful creek runs through the reserve and there are plenty of trees providing shade, a new nature play playground, BBQ areas, seating and public toilets.
Spencer Rd, Mitcham
Cockle Train
Apart from the fact that a day out to Victor Harbour is already the perfect school holiday fun, itʼs made even better by the fact that itʼs home to the Cockle Train which travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887.
All aboard! Times, fares and booking info is all available on the website.
Victor Harbour, SA
Visit the Cockle Train timetable
Jungle in Willunga
Created over 25 years ago, Jungle In Willunga is Adelaideʼs #1 stop nursery. When you want to deck out your home with new greenery or make your garden a little more tropical, this is the place to go.
Plus, the kids wonʼt get bored as they will love exploring the jungle keeping their eyes peeled for exotic creatures and traveling along the jungle walk which can be entered via gold coin donation.
Easy peasy, stock up on your greenery and keep the kids entertained!
175 Main Rd, Willunga
Hallet Cove boardwalk
This coastal clifftop boardwalk along the rocky coastline travels from Marino to Hallett Cove and winds its way along some of the most beautiful scenery you will lay your eyes on – trust us, the views make the effort worth it.
Itʼs a great workout as there are steep steps of stairs and itʼs a good way to keep the kids (ahem, you!) active!
Heron Way, Hallett Cove
Granite Island
A small island next to Victor Harbor, Granite Island can be accessed by horse drawn tram (so cool!) or by a short walk over the wooden causeway!
It’s known for its trails and adventure element as well as penguin and whale spotting!
Visit Granite Island recreation park
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