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Em Rusciano: Difficult Woman – Review Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018 When I sit down to write a review, I usually follow a self-imposed formula; loose but well-worn [this is starting to sound suspiciously like a metaphor for my vagina but it’s not I promise. Well it wasn’t, until I made it into one… you’re welcome]. This set of sub conscious guidelines laid out before me, probably by a university lecturer or high school teacher years ago, I’ve blindly followed because I was told that’s how it’s supposed to be done. But after leaving Em Rusciano: Difficult Woman, I feel like there are no rules, no formula, no set of unspoken guidelines in the back of my mind that I simply cannot deviate from; that I can [nay should!] just say what I want to say, how I want to say it. And that’s exactly what Em did in her one night only show at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Part stand up, part kick ass lady-boss concert [avec 18 piece band no less!! Because if you’re going to say ‘f*ck’ a lot, why the hell not do it accompanied by your own horn section!!] Amid a torrent of brutal press in the preceding weeks, with headlines calling her toxic [level 2007 Britney] and hard to work with, Em told the predominantly female audience at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, she’s not difficult, she just knows what she wants, and watching on, I believed it. Vocal powerhouse, laugh out loud funny, brutally honest, and with no qualms about sucking spilled rose off the dirty stage floor [respect; we’ve all been there], Em belted out a selection of her favourite tunes, including jazz classic ‘Feeling Good’, Madonna’s ‘Express Yourself’, Kesha’s ‘Mother’ and ‘Crazy in Love’ by the queen herself, Beyonce. Backed by John Farnham’s band, with musical direction by Chong Lim, you better believe that the show was as tight as the red spandex jumpsuit Em wore onstage [spoiler alert; pretty bloody tight]. Em has two rules; be kind and don’t take sh*t. Along with a third unspoken rule [my personal favourite]: people are c***s. Aaaand suddenly I’ve never felt more inherently understood by a complete stranger in my life! A-freakin-[wo]men sista! A show for any woman who has ever been shushed, or told to dial herself back, or that she’s “too much”. Em Rusciano isn’t difficult, she’s a mother f*ckin’ woman. Em Rusciano Difficult Woman Adelaide Cabaret Festival Festival Theatre June 9 Festival Program

Find your inner child! Jana Rushforth is a self-taught illustrator who rediscovered her creative side after the birth of her son. She began to see the world though childlike eyes again, which lead her to reconnect with what kids do best – exploring! Inspired by nature, animals and adventure Jana created Word Finders Club. Her online shop produces handmade paper goods adorned with quirky, bright, whimsical cartoons. Jana says ‘I encourage you to find your brave, curious and adventurous inner child, reconnecting with them could help you find your passion.’ Both the young, and the young at heart, can appreciate these playful, inventive designs, which come in the form of greeting cards, prints and milestone cards. Take a peek for yourself @wordfindersclub www.wordfinders.club

BENEFIT YOUR BODY DURING PREGNANCY WITH PILATES One of the great things you can do for yourself during pregnancy is sleep (we all know stockpiling before bubs comes is a necessity), jokes jokes… seriously, it’s actually Pilates (ok, plus maybe a little extra sleep!). It’s no secret that our bodies change a lot during pregnancy and due to both the physical and systemic changes we go through, it’s completely normal for mobility to decrease. This results in increased difficulty getting in and out of bed (nobody wants difficulty in delaying the process of getting into bed for precious sleep), the car, and even simply changing positions; you know what we’re talking about – for some of us, pregnancy can make you feel like an older, lethargic and less mobile version of yourself. Pilates allows the body to exercise during pregnancy in the greatest, safest, range of motion. As your bump grows and your hormones change, it can send your posture into disarray. Pilates focuses on the muscles that maintain good posture and joint positioning, so that these changes are minimised. And don’t stress, it’s fairly normal to experience some aches and pains as the baby grows. Stronger muscles help with supporting the joints and, in turn, can help manage some of the ongoing aches that you may experience. Getting the muscles working, can also help pump fluid around the system and give circulation a boost – which is really beneficial during pregnancy. Plus, being a strength-based exercise, Pilates also preserves muscle mass – yes, please! When we think of pregnancy and fitness, we usually neglect – let’s be honest, don’t even give any thought to – exercising our upper body, but it’s actually very important for when your new bundle of joy has arrived earth-side. Having stronger arms makes it easier to carry and hold bubs (and the capsule, nappy bag, pram and ten thousand other new additions to your daily routine), as well as helping decrease any strain on the neck and shoulders. In terms of exercise during pregnancy, safety is a key concern, and this is where Pilates really comes into its own. Note, however, that not all Pilates classes are created equal. You should ensure that your instructors are qualified in teaching pregnancy classes and that the exercises themselves are chosen with the knowledge that there are particular movements that pregnant women should not be performing due to increased risk of physical injury. The objective is to undertake movement designed to help, not hinder, you. Post pregnancy Once your little one arrives, you’ll find the importance of exercise even more critical – not just physically, but also to help reduce stress, manage fatigue, enjoy ‘me time’ (yes to clarify, once you’re a mama and responsible for keeping a mini human alive 24/7, exercise technically counts as ‘me time’) and lead to an overall better quality of life. Pilates can help strengthen the body (and mind) to prepare it for the demands of motherhood. The stronger the muscles are, the less the skeletal system needs to take the brunt of the force of having to carry a baby, push a pram and the general daily demands of motherhood. Too much pressure on the joints can lead to pain and injury, so Pilates can definitely aid in this. A more mobile, strong and functional body allows for an improved ability to do daily tasks, without pain or constantly feeling tired. Can I get a heck, yes! And the specialised exercises of Pilates can also help get the body back to its pre-baby form faster (yes, we’re all keen for this), allowing you to go back to sport, running around, and doing your usual activities without complications. One other thing, strengthening the, ahem, pelvic floor is also an important part of recovery post-pregnancy and birth. Pilates has a great focus on working the pelvic floor and strengthening the muscle both in isolation but also during movement. This can help the management of any birth related pelvic-floor based issues, including incontinence. Studio Pilates at Adelaide City and Henley Beach (and soon to be Norwood for our East-side mamas) offers dedicated Pregnancy classes, so you can continue to workout both pre and post your pregnancy. Their Pregnancy Pilates classes have been carefully developed by a team of physiotherapists, designed with the safety and wellbeing of mums-to-be and baby in mind, and offer a great option to safely strengthen and tone the entire body. With a focus on the core and pelvic floor muscles, Pregnancy Pilates will help you achieve healthy posture, great balance and strength all while rewarding you with a more comfortable pregnancy and faster recovery time post-pregnancy. Regular classes are generally suitable until 14 weeks into your pregnancy, however, their specialty Pregnancy classes are safe to attend throughout your entire pregnancy. Pilates Mamas! These three mums are regulars at Studio Pilates Henley Beach and swear by pregnancy pilates. Find out how pilates has aided them during the different stages of their pregnancies! Kyrrin – Started at Studio Pilates during pregnancy and gave birth 7 weeks ago. She has just returned to classes and will bring her bubba Flynn with her. “Pilates kept me feeling good and positive about my labour. It also helped my recovery which means I can return to doing light exercise sooner. Keeping fit is very important to me. Returning to pilates is helping me keep a strong core, upper body and lower body. All very important when lifting, carrying and caring for a new born.” Jaliesa – Was a client prior to getting pregnant and is due in August. “It’s great to go to the pregnancy classes and focus on my own mental and physical wellbeing and be in a class with other people going through pregnancy.” Melissa – Started Pilates during her pregnancy and is due at the end of June. “Pilates has definitely helped stabilise my back and hips. In previous pregnancy’s this was an issue for me. I had carpal tunnel, now my pregnancy related carpal tunnel

McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival Monday is all about quality family time! There will be food options, beverages and entertainment suitable for big kids and little kids alike with many venues offering free entry and entertainment. Get the kids in the car and come on down for the day! Alpha Box & Dice Family + Dog Day Alpha Box & Dice love dogs. A lot. For the Monday public holiday, bring your furry best friend and the whole family for a dog friendly day at the Cellar Door. There will be food by Abs’ Kebabs who will be serving traditional Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist and acoustic sets by local acts. Woodstock Wine & Coterie Restaurant Family Day  Bring your little ones and a picnic blanket to the beautiful gardens of WOODSTOCK for fun for young and old! There will be lots of food on offer including fish & chips, seafood paella, kids lunch packs, hot cinnamon doughnuts and Combi coffee. The food and wine offerings will also be accompanied by fabulous kid’s entertainment on the big stage, as well as roaming entertainment, a Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Magician, Lawn Games, Kangaroo Feeding in the Wildlife Sanctuary (11:30) and even Sumo Suits for the overgrown kids! Pizzatecca Oztalia Family Day  Get ready for a beautiful Autumn day on the lawns of Pizzateca! This family friendly event will see a day of live music and Italian Pizza. Try the Charcoal Arrosticini and enjoy the full range of V.Mitolo & Son wines. Kids Welcome! Penny’s Hill Family Fun Day Come along to Penny’s Hill and enjoy a family fun day with live music, outdoor kids entertainment, street food, local beers and Penny’s Hill wines. The Kitchen Door’s Street Food Pop Up menu will be back, and of course the renowned ‘Epic Cheeseburger’ will feature! Combined with Penny’s Hill award winning wines and local brews, there will be smooth acoustic tunes to finish off your long weekend. Beach Road Wines Four Monkey’s Family Day Bring the family and enjoy Beach Road’s amazing view while listening to acoustic music. Come join in on the egg and spoon race through the vines, or relax while watching your little one’s enjoy the range of child friendly activities. @seaandvines seaandvines.com.au

It’s Time to Show Off Do you have a handsome hamster, gorgeous goat, awesome alpaca or a pretty pig? Are you the best baker or a great grape grower? Perhaps you’re a perfect painter, clever cook or benchmark brewer. Whether you’re artistic, creative, talented or have the greatest pet in the world, the Royal Adelaide Show has a myriad of competitions to suit anyone and everyone, big and small! In 2016 a record of 33,784 entries were received in 62 competitive sections for the Royal Adelaide Show and the Royal Adelaide Wine Show. On top of this 17,000 prize ribbons and sashes were awarded. Who doesn’t like a prize ribbon? It’s time to showcase your talent and be 1 of these 17,000 happy winners. There are lots of options for mini competitors! The Junior Arts, Craft & Design, Girl Guides, Scouts and Home Economics all welcome thousands of kids each year! It’s a fantastic way to build confidence, encourage and reward little ones for their hard work. Or maybe you just want to be one of the spectators that devours your own portion of the 35,000 cappuccinos, 70,000 buckets of hot chips and 12,000 donuts consumed by the half a million people who visit the show each year. Either way you and the kids are in for a blast! ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!  @royaladelaideshow theshow.com.au

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned scavenger hunt? Take your party celebrations and energetic kiddos outdoors with this simple and enjoyable nature hunt game, thanks to the folk at Nature Play SA. Nature scavenger hunts are great way to encourage exploration, discovery and excitement in children, inviting them to uncover wonderful treasures hidden all around them. For birthday celebrations, they can offer a more intriguing and creative activity than a simple search for hidden sweets. Armed with nothing but a list and paper-bag, children will be challenged to find a selection of natural items, which become innately precious through the act of discovery. Scavenger hunt suggestions to collect A sunset coloured leaf A wand for a fairy A chewed leaf An interesting piece of bark A seedpod or nut 4 different shaped leaves A magical pebble or stone A crown or hat for a small frog 3 different kinds of tiny flowers A feather the colour of your eyes PREPARATION Scavenger hunt list: use the list featured, download more designs from Nature Play SA, or create your own based on your party’s setting. Consider the seasons and check out the spot to get a good idea of what the children will find. Eco-friendly paper bags from the supermarket or online Print and cut out the lists, then glue to the bags As an alternative to printing and gluing the lists, have older birthday children write the list on each bag, perhaps even adding some extra ideas of their own. ON THE DAY Take children outside and provide some basic instruction before they set out to find their treasures. Children can play individually, pair up with others, or work in small teams. Consider having older children helping younger ones if they need some assistance with reading or hunting. Alternatively, if you’d like to diffuse any competitive aspects and encourage deeper observation this game can be more informal in presentation – try leaving the bags in a basket, to be discovered in due course. Once a few have started, the others will gradually join in. Take some time to look at what’s been discovered as children finish their scavenger hunts. Feeling inspired? Sign up for a Nature Play SA Family Membership for more practical ideas and inspiration to make nature play a part of your family’s everyday! Nature Play SA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to increasing the time today’s generation of children spend playing outdoors in nature. Discover their Family Membership, nature play events, and other unique offerings for your tribe at natureplaysa.org.au Instagram: @natureplaysa Photography by Jason Tyndall 

This weekend the Bowerbird Design Market will take place at the Adelaide Showgrounds with 170+ designer, artist and marker store-holders.    Bowerbirds are renowned for their unique behaviour and attraction to bright objects, which they use to decorate their nest in order to attract a mate. This weekend you too can be the collector of beautiful treasures with the Bowerbird Market, which will be offering everything from accessories, artwork, clothing, textiles, furniture, lighting, homewares, kids and more. Little ones can also join the flock this weekend, as there will be 14 stallholders dedicated to children’s goods. Think handmade felt toys from Chook Shed Designs, leather footwear from Lapito, dining sets from What the Wolf, timber homewares from Bo & Co and more. The options will be endless for both you and the kids. Other makers include Eco Crayons, Fleeci, Indi & Frey, Joey Jellybean, Maiike, Little Parks, Monster Kids, One Harper Lane, Red Parker and Rainebeau Co. Just incase you have a little Bowerbird of your own, who likes to snatch and collect things along your shopping journey, there will be plenty of activities on offer to entertain the kids as-well. Palm them off to dad for a gingerbread decorating class, whilst you look around and enjoy the buzzy atmosphere full of design-savvy interactions from buyers to makers. These activities will be located in the kids’ zone, that will be set up for the creation of Mothers Day cards, and a darkly coloured wall that invites decorating with masking tape and chalk. Drop in for free Autumn leaf crown making on Saturday afternoon or one of the daily gingerbread decorating sessions that will be sure to attract a crowd of eager young creatives for just $5. Booking details for the workshops Bowerbird Design Market Friday 4 May, 4pm- 9pm Saturday 5-Sunday 6 May, 10am- 5pm Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds Entry is $5 per person at the gate | Children FREE (12 and Under) Cash, EFTPOS and ATM facilities inside the venue. Parking via the Adelaide Showground, or catch the tram, stopping at Goodwood

Calling all little adventurers & explorers! Party with Gracie is a soft play equipment hire company available for your next children’s party. This Adelaide business was born as a result of the Groundhog Day experienced by mum of 2, Maria at her daughters’ birthday parties. With 2 little girls expanding their group of friends, this also meant an influx of birthday party invites to the same old play cafes. We understand that the first requirement on a busy mum’s schedule when planning a birthday party is probably ‘convenience’, because hey, we’re not all Martha Stewart ready to bake a fourteen-tier cake, with matching table settings for twenty three-year-old’s, who won’t remember a thing. However this is where Maria recognised the gap in the Adelaide Market. Why does ‘convenient’ have to mean simple when it could also be special? ​It was during these play café parties that Maria’s ever-so-nostalgic daughter Gracie would fondly reminisce of her time in Hong Kong where she used to play with the soft play equipment in playrooms. The soft play toys came in all different shapes and sizes, and together with her friends, they would be lost for hours on end creating structures in their own imaginary world. It dawned of Maria that this colourful, imaginative experience wasn’t available in Adelaide and this is when Party with Gracie was born. Party With Gracie want your little ones to experience the same joy and excitement as Gracie did without breaking the bank for your next party. The best part? Because it is mobile, you can choose to host the party wherever you wish! In your own garden, playroom, church hall or local park…the options are endless! No matter whether its indoor or outdoors, big or small, you can now take your party… anywhere! And don’t worry delivery and assembly is all taken care of. Your little explorers can climb, slide and jump until their hearts are content, without you barely lifting a finger. ​ Choose set packages or mix & match individual soft play equipment from the a-la-carte section. Party with Gracie Instagram: @partywithgracie Facebook: @partywithgracie

Fairy School and Superhero Academy Calling all fairies, mermaids, pirates and superheros. Fairy School and Superhero Academy is so pleased to welcome you on your school holiday break for some magical fun. Every day is a different theme but all will include dancing, games, singing, craft and more. Come in your best dress ups! Children must be supervised by an adult and there is no charge for adult attendance. Date: Friday 27 April Age Group: 3 – 10 years Location: Angus Neill Reserve, Esplanade, Seacliff, SA 5048 Sport with Ready Steady Go Kids Ready Steady Go! Kids have fun as you try Cricket, Football, Soccer and Tennis. Kids will develop the fundamentals of sports and develop essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Groups of up to 12 kids will rotate through each sport and see the fun that can come from sport and physical activity. Parental participation is encourages and — trust us — parents love these classes as much as the kids! Date: Tuesday 24 April Time: 9.30am – 10.45am Age group: 2 – 6 years Location: Wigley Reserve Anzac Highway , Glenelg, South Australia 5045 Lotions and Potions In Lotions and Potions learn how to make your own organic lip balm and body lotion, fragranced with essential oils of your choice giving you the inspiration to start your own potions. Every person will take home one lip balm and one body lotion with your own decorated label. Date: Tuesday 24 April Age group: 5 – 13 years Location: Boomers on the Beach, Glenelg Town Hall, 1 Moseley Square, Glenelg, SA 5045 Make Your Own Pizza Perfect for mini chefs in the making! A pizza is a great, simple first recipe for budding chefs and what better location than the award winning Goodlife Organic Modern Pizza. We know we’ll probably be munching on one of their butter chicken pizza’s while the kids are cooking. Date: Friday 27 April 2018 Age group: 5 – 15 years Location: Good Life Modern Organic Pizza, Level 1, Cnr of Jetty & Moseley St, Glenelg, SA 5045 Bubblemaker Party Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds – a chance for kids to blow bubbles and learn about scuba diving and its equipment. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water. This is under the direct care and supervision of a PADI Pro. Play underwater games such as footy and catch and swim through hoops! Date: Tuesday 24 April – Thursday 26 April Age group: 8 – 14 years Location: Adelaide Scuba, 3 Cygnet Court, Glenelg, Adelaide 5045

There is mega fun to be had at Mega Courts, these school holidays! Not only is Mega Courts South Australia’s largest indoor sports centre, with 5,000 square metres, they are the biggest indoor centre in the Southern Hemisphere. We know kids can be picky and diverse. You have one that wants to take it easy on the bouncy castle and one that wants to go full red cordial mode on the commando course. Whilst you, on the other hand, would probably trade your first born child for a sit down and a coffee. Well your prayers have been answered because these school holidays Mega Courts are offering children unlimited access to their courts and inflatable fun zone for Mega Madness. Its maximum entertainment that wont break the budget. From soccer, cricket, netball and football courts to the jumping castles, mazes and commando course, there’s hours of fun and excitement to be had every day these school holidays! Bring a group of friends together for soccer matches, cricket, football & dodgeball. Or relax in the café area with great coffee and hot food menu. -9:00AM – 4:00PM -$20 PP Mega Parties Mega Courts offer Mega Parties packed with Mega Activities Got a birthday coming up? There’s nothing like an entire centre filled with sports activities to burn off all of those birthday party lollies. When home time comes you will be taking home sleeping children. Mega Court parties run for 2 hours with a dedicated host and you can choose from soccer, netball, dodgeball, cricket or football. No need to worry about food, drinks or invitations, this is also included in the variety of party package options. Choose from packages like: Mega 1 $395 – up to 15 people. Additional guests @ $20 each Party pies & party sausage rolls Chicken nuggets & pizza Fairy bread Unlimited water / cordial  Free Gym Trial  Ohh and parents there’s plenty more on offer for you too. Are you searching for an affordable gym membership with state of the art facilities? Come and try the Mega Courts Indoor Sports gym! The Mega Gym is a fully-equipped modern gym, featuring state of the art plate-loaded weight training equipment, free weight training areas and a range of cardio machines to align with whatever your health and fitness goals may be. Mega Courts are offering a FREE 7 day trial pass for anyone considering joining the Mega Gym family, get training! Mega Courts Facebook: Mega Courts Indoor Sports  8366 2240 10-12 Albert Street Windsor Gardens

5 Fantastic Nature Walks for Under-5s Get out and about in nature with these family-friendly adventures around Adelaide The idea occurred to me on a Sunday morning late last year, as we grouched at each other over the remote control. The four year old wanted her shows and was whinging for the iPad. My husband was watching a cooking program with me, although he probably would have preferred the soccer. The baby was making a racket, oblivious. I had a headache. So a New Year’s resolution was born: to take the family on an “adventure” every Sunday, a walk together somewhere we’d never been before. To dust off the hiking backpack we’d bought, ambitiously, when Sally(names have been changed) was a baby, but had never cut the tag off, let alone used. We haven’t managed every Sunday, of course. And we liked our first adventure so much that we went back there a few weeks later, with visitors. But that regular family time, out in the natural environment, without distractions, devices or household drudgery, has a remarkable impact on the family dynamic. Fewer tantrums, a better connection, and genuine memories for all of us. There are plenty of resources for inspiration to get out there with the kids. Nature Play Week kicks off this week, capitalising on the autumn weather, which is ideal for adventuring. Nature Play SA offers fantastic resources, including lists of activities in a variety of South Australian Parks, and is holding a Nature Play Forest Festival in Kuitpo Forest on 18 and 19 April . Walking SA has also curated a list of South Australia’s best walks for young children. As with anything when it comes to kids, it pays to be prepared: remember water, snacks, sunblock, hats, sunglasses, warm layers, spare clothes. Do your best to make your toddler or preschooler go to the toilet immediately before setting out. Junior binoculars are fun for peering into trees, and a budding photographer would enjoy taking a camera along. If you have a baby, many walks can be accomplished using a pram or with a carrier, but baby backpacks designed for hiking allow more flexibility. Here are five great walks that we’ve enjoyed so far: 1. Hallett Cove Conservation Park For us, Hallett Conservation Park was love at first sight. The view driving down from suburbia is stunning, and while parking can be a challenge, you’ll be rewarded with a natural playground full of variety. Head down to the beach and turn left for rocks aplenty: small ones to pick up, inspect and “collect” (leaving them behind at the end of the visit, of course); large ones to hop across, balance on and climb. A short steep walk provides a sweeping view back towards Glenelg. To the right of the fantastic Boatshed Cafe is the southern trailhead of the Marion Coastal Walking Trail. About half an hour of the Geology Circuit is accessible with a pram, but you’ll need a carrier for any other walks, including to the colourful Sugarloaf formation. There is plenty to occupy young minds, as well. We discussed the local dreamtime story and glacial impact on the environment. Sally spun stories about what might live on the rock “islands” just off the shore. There is also a conventional playground, but we didn’t spend much time there – we didn’t need to. There are some practical challenges here to be aware of, though: there isn’t much shade, the toilets often seem to be occupied, and the car or a patch of grass are probably the best places to change a baby. 2. Waite Arboretum A wonderland hidden in The University of Adelaide’s Waite campus, there are so many treasures to discover as you explore this expansive collection of trees. Several animal sculptures are realistic enough that Sally wondered if they were real. We were all fascinated by the native bee hotel, with some of the residents buzzing around our feet. And, of course, there are the trees, including some distinctive gems: stunning flowering trees, all-white horse chestnuts, and the spiky dragon bloods of the Waite Arboretum’s logo. Sally spent half the time with her eyes glued to the ground, finding sticks, leaves and other detritus, otherwise known as “treasures”. While easily accessible with an off-roader pram, baby will have a better view from a carrier, and there is plenty of shade for protection. Toilets are a bit of a walk, though, and there is no cafe in the vicinity. 3. Morialta Conservation Park Want wildlife? This is the place to go. On our hour-and-a-half walk along Fourth Creek from the playground car park and then onto Morialta Falls, we came across three koalas (one of which felt almost close enough to touch) and a kookaburra. The Morialta Falls Valley Walk is pram accessible but also offers (when the water is low) opportunities for rock hopping. The Falls themselves were just a trickle when we visited in early autumn, and can dry up completely in summer, but we’re looking forward to watching the waterfall grow as winter progresses. There are several other walks which would require a carrier to access, including the steps to the popular Giant’s Cave. And then, of course, there’s the phenomenal Morialta Play Space: Sally lost herself amongst its many spaces for another hour after the long walk she’d already managed (then promptly fell asleep on the way home). This park is well set up for families: there are plenty of toilets and picnic areas, as well as lots of shade, although no food vendors. Parking can be tight, so it would pay to get there early. 4. Heysen Trail Fairy Garden Walk (Bridgewater) This is a short walk with lots of variety, and a touch of magic at the end for the small people. The trail starts in forest, passes through a mysterious tunnel and across a plain. Continue when you reach a small parking area and veer right towards the freeway in the distance, keeping your eyes peeled to the left for the first fairy door at the base of a

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical production, The Wizard of Oz is showing in Adelaide at the Adelaide Festival Centre until April 15. More info and tickets here  Photography by Kelly Carpenter