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Where to Go Flower Picking in 91��ý: Best Farms, Fields & Seasonal Spots

Roxy — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:33:51 +0000

Looking for a fun day out with the kids (or just an excuse to wander through gorgeous fields of flowers)? 91��ý has some amazing spots where you can pick your own blooms – from bright yellow sunflowers in summer to colourful tulips in spring. It’s the perfect mix of fresh air, family fun and Insta-worthy photos. Here’s our guide to the best places to go flower picking in 91��ý.

Hahndorf Flower Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in the 91��ý Hills. We were lucky enough to visit earlier in the year, and it was totally worth it. It’s such a beautiful, family-friendly experience. Wander colourful flower fields, pick your own blooms, and enjoy a relaxed day out.

New in 2025 – “The Little Flower Hunt” lets kids take a guided wander with the Farm Manager and fill their own mason jar with as many blooms as they like. How cute!��

Step into a sea of purple at Hahndorf this summer and enjoy a fragrant, hands-on experience at the Lavender Bloom Festival. Wander the fields, pick your own lavender, and soak up the sights and scents of the season, perfect for families!

Dates: 19th December 2025 – 7th January 2026
Farm Hours: 9am – 7pm (entry allowed anytime during opening hours)
Tickets: Adults $20 | Children (5–12 years) $5

Families can take home their own bundles of lavender to enjoy at home.

Looking for a whimsical and unique photo experience that captures the magic of 91��ý’s largest lavender field this season?

Tianie Caruso Photography invites you to a one-of-a-kind portrait session amidst the vibrant purple blossoms of Hahndorf Lavender Estate. Spend a full hour in a secluded area of the estate, experiencing its beauty without the crowds, and leave with stunning images expertly captured and beautifully edited in Tianie’s signature style.

Whether you’re updating family photos, celebrating a pregnancy or engagement, or showcasing your artistry through dance, cosplay, or performance, these sessions are designed to create unforgettable memories you’ll cherish forever.

Where: Hahndorf Lavender Estate
When: December 15th – 19th (extra dates available on request)
Times: Mornings (6am & 7:30am) & Evenings (6pm & 7:30pm)

Ready to book?

Atkins Farm is a family-owned farm in Meadows, 50 minutes from 91��ý, known for its beautiful sunflowers. Each summer, visitors are invited to wander the fields and pick their own blooms, making it a perfect family outing.

The farm will reopen in January 2026 for the next sunflower season, ready for another season of vibrant blooms and family fun.

Get the camera ready!��

Spring certainly shows off its best colours, and Charleston Farm is the perfect place for families to dive into fields of fresh blooms.

Some of the flowers to expect include Ranunculus, Tulips, Anemones, Peonies, Larkspur, Delphinium, Chincherinchee, Stock, Poppies, Billy Buttons, Scabiosa, Feverfew, and Statice –�� a colourful mix that’s perfect for picking and exploring with the whole family.

Mother Nature likes to keep everyone guessing so the PYO season dates aren’t announced too far in advance.

Bookings essential.��

Make the most of summer at Shimmering Pines Farm at Tarlee with a hands-on flower-picking experience and a delicious Frankie and Son’s Gourmet Pizza!

Kids and adults can enjoy the Summer Blooms (in smaller picking rows) while taking in the beautiful farm views.

Dates: 16/01/26, 30/01/26, 13/02/26

Tickets are $55 and include 12 fresh stems, jars, snip hire, entry, and a tasty 11-inch Frankie and Son’s pizza. Kids under 15 are free when sharing a jar and/or pizza with an adult — perfect for little flower pickers!

Dahlia Hills Farm is a charming, organic, chemical-free farm in the 91��ý Hills, where you can wander through vibrant flower fields and pick your own blooms from January to April (bookings essential).

On weekends, the garden café serves cake and drinks, and the space is also available for hire for intimate events during the flower season.

Vale 194, McLaren Vale

Sarah — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:15:35 +0000

Looking for family-friendly accommodation in McLaren Vale? Less than an hour from 91��ý, is a gated complex of five luxury holiday homes that tick all the boxes – stylish, spacious, and perfect for families or groups. Tucked just behind McLaren Vale’s Main Street, these beautifully designed villas feel private and peaceful, but you’re still right in the heart of it all. Cafés, wineries, playgrounds and walking trails are just a short stroll away.

Each villa has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, so there’s plenty of space for a girls weekend away, a family stay or maybe even extend the invite to the grandparents to join (because babysitters are pretty handy when staying in a wine region, just saying). The design is modern but welcoming, with polished concrete downstairs and warm timber floors upstairs. Yep, stairs, so if you have toddlers this one probably isn’t super geared up for the really little kids if we are honest. Our three kids, aged 6, 7 and 10 years spread out and made themselves right at home within five minutes of arriving.

We have to mention the beds because, honestly they were some of the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in. The linen is next level, the quilts are super plush, and getting up in the morning was a serious struggle (in the best way). Even the kids didn’t want to get out of bed, which never happens.

Our villa had a sweet little garden and outdoor dining area plus BBQ and a patio swing (big hit with the little ones). The kitchen is brilliantly stocked with all of the gear you could dream up to cook up a meal, or better yet, assemble a cheese platter to go with a local red or even to shake up a cocktail. There’s a Nespresso machine, T2 teas, and a high chair tucked away in the pantry for families travelling with babies or toddlers. The Wi-Fi is sh*t hot (we said what we said). Fast enough for work, streaming, or keeping the kids happy with a bit of Netflix downtime when you need a breather or want to finish that glass of wine in peace.

It’s self-catered, but you’re spoilt for choice with food and coffee options just a short stroll away. Plus you’re literally next to the Shiraz Trail, which is great for a morning walk or bike ride, weather permitting.

We loved that Vale 194 gave us the space and comfort of home, with a touch of luxury. Everything from the bedding to the kitchen fit-out is high quality, and if you’re sharing with a couple of others, it suddenly becomes a pretty affordable way to live in luxury for the weekend.

Highly recommend for family getaways, girls’ weekends, special occasions, or even just a change of scenery that doesn’t require a long drive. Would we go again? Absolutely!

Location: – 15/194 Main Rd McLaren Vale SA 5171
Email: info@vale194.com.au
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Roxy — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:13:00 +0000

Mother’s Day 2026 is on May 10 and Mum’s all over 91��ý will hopefully be eating breakfast in bed, wearing macaroni necklaces and treated to some special gifts from their loved ones….

BUT what does Mum REALLY want???

We did a quick whip around the many Mums who are part of the KiA team and below is a list of what’s on our wish list this year. And yes, this might be a very extravagant way for us to drop hints for our own lovely families, but might as well help you AND help ourselves right? A lot of these are local South Australian businesses so you can spoil Mum AND support a small business. Win/Win for everyone!

Mother’s Day Weekend Pop-Up at Lily West

Saturday 9th May: 6am–6pm
Sunday 1oth May: 6am until sold out ��

(and trust us—it goes fast!)
Findon Shopping Centre Carpark

This Mother’s Day weekend, Lily West Floral Designers��is bringing the blooms in a big way! They’re taking over the Findon Shopping Centre carpark with a huge pop-up flower store, filled to the brim with premium arrangements, bouquets, and vases made with love and care.

The talented florists at Lily West have poured countless hours into creating a stunning collection throughout the week, just so you can pick the perfect piece for the��special person in your life.

From breathtaking floral statements to sweet, simple bunches—there’s something beautiful for everyone.

And if flowers aren’t their thing? No worries. Their main store will be open and fully stocked with gorgeous gifts, lush plants, and thoughtful goodies to make anyone feel truly celebrated.

Helen’s Mini Worlds in the 91��ý CBD is the perfect store for Mums of kids or Mums of plants! It’s indoor plant heaven, but it’s also so much more than an indoor plant store!

Yes you can grab everything you need for your indoor plants at Helen’s Mini Worlds, including pots, plant care and of course plants themselves, but check out the MAKE YOU OWN TERRARIUM BAR! Here you can pop in (no bookings needed) and make your own terrarium – it’s so much fun and doubles as both an activity for Mum AND a gift for Mum.

If you’re after a fun Mother’s Day gift that’s a little different, this Frida Las Vegas towel is such a good pick! Proudly designed and ethically made in Australia, it’s big (100cm x 146cm!), super lightweight and dries in no time. Made from moisture-wicking microfibre, it’s perfect for beach days, the gym, or throwing in a suitcase for a holiday. Plus, it folds up small, so Mum won’t be lugging around a heavy, soggy towel.

The bold artwork is by the amazing Frida Las Vegas and printed on the top side — it’s bright, punchy and guaranteed to make a statement wherever it goes.

This relaing and indulgent hair spa includes hair health consultation, a double shampoo, a 20/40 minute massage, Kerastase products tailored to your hair and a 5 minute blast dry. Using only high end products to give you the best results. This is for the Mums who wish the wash and massage at the hairdresser was never ending. There is honestly nothing quite like this dreamy feel good experience!

As Mums we all need a drink sometimes! Heaps Good Gin is for the Mum who enjoys FANTASTIC gin and loves to support local – they are made right here in SA and even have a local twist on some of their specialties such as the Victor Harbor Gin or The Hills Gin.

And as if that wasn’t good enough, they make a GINSPRESSO! It is delish… and on the back of the bottle is a QR code for heaps of recipes ideas.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, they have released their Heaps Good Tinnies too! Perfect for the Mum who isn’t too posh…��

If you aren’t sure which one to choose, it really doesn’t matter – they are all incredible, made with local ingredients and are also just so darn Instagrammable. Perfect for the modern day Mum!

Grab HEAPS GOOD GIN via their website or

With two locations to choose from, send Mum up into the treetops with a gift voucher for TreeClimb. She can redeem the voucher at either the TreeClimb 91��ý or TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest and the vouchers are also redeemable at their onsite cafes so she can have a coffee and treat after her climb!

Glam up this Mother’s Day with a limited edition pack from Ugly Swan. It’s no secret we LOVE these brushes for our kids wild hair BUT we also love them for our own hair.
Set includes: 1 Maxi Brush, 1 Palm Flexi + 1 Unicorn Microfibre Hair Towel and FREE shipping!

Shop online at and use the code “kia” for an extra 10% off your order!

These Flower Set magnets by South Aussie artist Billie Justice Thomson are the cutest! You get five colourful flower magnets that’ll brighten up your fridge (and the best part — they’ll never die!). They’re proudly made in Australia and only $38 for the set. If flowers aren’t her style, there are plenty of other great designs from champagne bottles to a smiley face frtiz.

Billie’s known for her fun, feel-good artwork that’s all about everyday things we love. She’s based in 91��ý and her stuff pops up everywhere from galleries to cafés — it’s so cool to have a little piece of her work at home!

Wild gift ideas for Mum!

Give a wild experience this Mother’s Day that supports wildlife and wild habitats! From towering giraffes to tiger cubs, rhino spotting on safari and mingling with Meerkats, there’s something for every mum.

Book your adventure or purchase a gift voucher now.

An Audible Subscription

Audible gift memberships are a flexible present that can be enjoyed in so many ways, from commuting to work to winding down before bed. Choose from 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription for Mum and she can download an audiobook every month.

Buy online at

Alcoholder

Alcoholder Stemless Insulated Tumblers ticked all the boxes. Adele uses hers everyday for her coffee because it stays hot for hours – no more 1/2 drunk cuppas – plus, it keeps the ice frozen in her Vodka soda on the river for hours as well!

Shaped for comfort and designed for practicality, the TraVino Stemless Insulated Wine Tumbler will lovingly take care of half a bottle of wine at a time (355ml) and keep it cool for up to 12hrs. What’s neat is it’ll also handle hot drinks and keep them that way for up to 6hrs. Constructed of BPA-free food grade stainless steel, the tumbler features a splashproof slide-open lid.

$34.95 from Adventure Awaits

Treat Mum to some rest and relaxation

A very popular choice from the KiA Mums was a voucher for a massage, float or pamper session. Maybe a voucher from , a facial from , or just a 60 min full body massage from her favourite place. It might take her 12 months to find the time to redeem it but just knowing that an hour or two of alone time is ready and waiting whenever she needs it is a gift in itself.

Lula Eye Masks

Like a warm hug for your eyes and mind, this self warming eye mask starts warming up the moment you open it. Lie back, get ready to relax and unfold the mask. When the mask meets the air it begins to warm up, staying at a comforting temperature and releasing the scent of Lavender, so you can drift into a daydream or a deep night’s sleep. A beautiful gift of self-care, the scent of Lavender can help relax, de-stress and assist with sleep.

$29.95

BYB (Bring your Baby) to Event Cinemas Marion

Roxy — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:44:52 +0000

Treat yourself to some time in front of the big screen with other Parents & Bubs. Cinemas are lightly lit so you can see the action and keep an eye on the little ones.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Event Cinemas Marion and now also showing in Gold Class!

for upcoming movies and times.

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