Australia’s Best Playground as voted in 2023, the incredible bird themed playground has some of the most unique and wonderful equipment in South Australia. The kids will love climbing through the huge structures and this is one of those play spaces where you can easily spend the day.

Read all about this great spot here!

A giant Diprotodon (pre-historic wombat) is the star attraction at this playground down south, a nod to fossils of the extinct giant that was found in the area. Great fun to learn about and even better fun to climb.

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Home to the world (well….SA at least) famous Bunyip, this attraction at Sturt River Reserve has scared kids for generations and delighted parents equally as much. The Bunyip is currently in really good condition and is primed to scare the shite out of anyone under the age of 10 and quite a few older than that. An all round ripper of a playground which is fully fenced, fully shaded and absolutely enormous. Don’t forget the pump tracks, rage cages (its a sport thing…not where you leave angry kids) and a fantastic skate park.

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Turtle Park Playground is the latest in Hickinbotham and Land SA’s housing developments vision to create playgrounds as the hub of these new communities. This one is suited for the younger kids under 6.

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* Pirate Ship is currently closed due to maintenance*

One of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s playground icons, the adventure playground is also home to the famous pirate ship which 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ kids have enjoyed for what seems like forever. Every kid has at some point, stood on that ship and looked out to sea and imagined they were sailing the seven seas looking for treasure. The playground itself is probably 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s biggest and maybe most famous. A bit of a trek out north but totally worth it and a rite of passage (along with schoolies and doing something stupid to end up on Sh*t91¹û¶³´«Ã½) for all South Aussies.

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Located on the beautiful riverbanks of Mannum lies this fully fenced playground. Not only does this playground have a boat for your little ones to play on, you are right at the heart of the river bank where house boats dock and boats are at full force during the summer months. Our little ones even loved watching the ferry cross the river while they were playing. With toilets close by and a shade sail, this is the perfect playground to add to your road trip list.

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We love this huge plagryound at Clarence Gardens, which has so much to offer kids of all ages, least of all the pirate loving tikes who will gain their sea legs on the really cool pirate ship. The pirate ship here may be a bit smaller, but the playground is an absolute fave. It is basically 2 big playgrounds in one, with nature play, toddler age equipment plus climbing equipment that caters to the older kids

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One of the biggest and best playgrounds in the deep south, the ‘wooden’ playground at Porties includes a huge wooden fort inspired throughout with boating themes, to give you the impression of being on a massive wooden boat. The kids will love running around and being fully fenced (the fort part….the other nature section isn’t sadly) you can let the kids run around knowing they (probably) can’t get out.

More pics and info here

The OG train playground, with the huge steam train being parked in this playground as long as I can remember (lets just say 30 odd years). Now massively renovated to include one of the best nature playgrounds in the state, the train remains (slightly modified for safety compared to years gone by) for kids to climb all over and imagine being an engineer!

All the pics and info here

Tolley Reserve, or Nuriootpa Train Playground is a large open space for kids of all ages and abilities. It makes the perfect stop on a day out at the Barossa Valley so that the kids can play and run off some energy! The full size old train has been there for years and is an icon in the area.

All the pics and info here

One of our fave regional playgrounds, this place is massive and suits all ages. Including a huge fully fenced (and shaded) playground for the younger crew, as well as a very high treetop climbing set up (it is really high!), add to that the Apex Express, a huge train full of space for the kids to climb on the explore.

More on this ripper here

Train fans this one is for you! That might even equally apply to the train enthusiast parents as well, because this one is a beauty! A fully fenced, humungous playspace in the heart of Tailem Bend, this one not only caters to train fans but includes a great range of play equipment for all ages. When we popped in for a visit, there were lots of local families enjoying what is obviously THE place to be for families in Tailem Bend.

Plan your day trip here

Jack Watkins Reserve, Kilburn has had a multi million dollar upgrade, and has officially opened in September 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements. The smaller kids will adore the train-themed fun, including train, carriages and ticket booths. There are facilities galore! With two sets of toilets, multiple water refill stations, BBQs, and more sheltered seating and tables than we’ve ever seen at a park!

 Find out more here

Do you have a Dinosaur loving kid? Greenslade Playground at Paradise is a lovely little spot with a really cool dinosaur that you (or the kids…but don’t let me stop you!) can climb all over and through a little dino-tunnel! How cool!

All the pics and info here

The Womat Waterhole playground also features a dinosaur dig sandpit where you can bring our your inner paleantologist and dig for dinosaur bones.

All the pics and info here

Maybe 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s premier nature playground, Morialta is a sensational spot for 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ families located in the eastern suburbs, which forms part of the larger conservation park (stunning family walks…more on those here!), a perfect day out at Morialta will have the kids running around and exploring the magnificent scenery and playing on all the wonderful play equipment which blends seamlessly into the environment….except the 3 storey tube slide…you can’t hide that!

Read more on this 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ fave here

An Adelaie icon for what feels like generations, St Kilda Adventure Playground has had a few upgrades over the years and is still a fabulous spot for a day out with the family. Plenty of space, all the facilities you would want and some incredible play equipment.

Read more on this 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ fave here.

This has always been a rather spectacular spot due to the beautiful scenery, nearby creeks (and awesome coffee shops around Mitcham), but after a massive redevelopment in about 2018, it is even more special now. Constructed using beautiful wooden materials of different shapes and sizes, the kids will feel like they have been transported to some sort of medieval kingdom with the highlight being the huge tower and tube slide (we know, not many tube slides in ye olde times but a bit of poetic licence here). This is the perfect playground picnic spot too, with so much grass and shade from the trees.

Just love this one and you can find out more here!

If you have a kid that has gone on any excursion to the city with kindy in the past few years, chances are they ate lunch here so the teachers could rest. A fully fenced sandpit with lots of water and play equipment, pack extra clothes for this one. Located on Glen Osmond Road in the city, it really is a fantastic playground and one of our faves for the little kids, with some great natural elements to climb on and interact with, plus some really cool standard playground equipment. If your kid loves to get messy, this is the park for them.

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An ice cream themed playground by the beach? How good is this! So unique it really fits in its own category, this 2024 built playspace out at Largs Foreshore is your wildest dreams come true. Full of ice cream themed equipment, your kids will love it!

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2026 Top Ten

1. Riverland Country Style Kitchen, Renmark
2. Lil Mummas Cafe, Gawler
3. Gold Dust, One Tree Hill
4. Mogs Cafe, Burra
5. Sweets on The River, Morgan
6. The Little southern Village, O’Halloran Hill
7. What The Croque! Daw Park
8. Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, Tanunda
9. Emma & Ivy, Lobethal
10. e Vero Cafe, Glenelg South

2025 Top Ten

1. Grazing In The Valley, Woodcroft
2. Lil Mamma’s Cafe, Gawler
3. The Wistow on High, Strathalbyn
4. Village Grounds, Alberton
5. Long Shot & Co, Noarlunga
6. What The Croque! Cafe, Daw Park
7. The Gooby Goose,  Happy Valley
8. Bracegirdles, Hahndorf
9. Cafe Bonython, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ City Fringe
10. Artisan Oak Cafe, Littlehampton

2024 Top Ten

1. Village Grounds, Alberton
2. Coffee Barn & Gelateria, Moonta
3. Port Hughes General Store, Port Hughes
4. The Experience Cafe, Broadview
5. Cafe Bonython, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½
6. Little Cafe on Churchill, Ovingham
7. Sisterhood, Somerton Park
8. Tweety Bird Cafe, Plympton
9. Boy & Bloom, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½
10. Ten Talent Cafe, Marion

2023 Top Ten

2. Pelican Bistro Goolwa
3. The Gooby Goose – Happy Valley
4. Cafe Bonython – Bonython Park Playground
5. Mahalia Coffee – Robe South East
6. Bean & Bikkie Co – Hahndorf
7. Nosso Cafe – Westlakes
8. Bunnings – Windsor Gardens
9. Melo Cafe – Windsor Gardens

Notable mention to Village Grounds Cafe, Alberton, who decided to withdraw in order to let someone else have the lime light this year. PS Their communit, babyccino’s, coffee, light menu, snacks, indoor and out door play spaces are epic.

2022 Top Ten

5. Cafe Bonython – 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, Bonython Park

It would be remiss of us not to include Waterfall Gully straight up! Are you even from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ if you haven’t made the trek from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty on a Sunday morning? This is one of the most reliable waterfall spots in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ & it’s a two for one! A short walk from the carpark, you’ll find First Falls. This is a great option if you have really young kids who might not cope with too much walking.

If your kids are up for a bit of a challenge however, head up the hill to Second Falls – it’s only a short detour from the main Mount Lofty hike trail, so you can make the choice whether to head back to the car or keep going all the way up to Mount Lofty.

(By the way, did you know there is a pram friendly option to get up Mount Lofty? No waterfalls but a great family-friendly option. Find it here.)Ìý

This is the PERFECT waterfall to visit with young kids. It’s only 500m return, following the creek & has picnic spots along the way.

You’ll find it in the Second Valley Forest Reserve which is around 1.5hrs drive from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½. list this trail as ‘flat’ & ‘easy’ which sounds perfect for us & our kids!

A short walk is a good walk & the trail to Hindmarsh Falls certainly is that! 

Head to Hindmarsh Valley on the Fleurieu Peninsula to enjoy this one. It’s short & easy with picnic areas adjacent. 

Check out some more info here. You’re only about 15mins from Victor Harbor so why not make a day of it & go whale watching in winter too?

Our family LOVES the SAPOL Road Safety Centre and the new Road Safety Park at Happy Homes Reserve or take a look at our list of family friendly bike tracks, trails and paths.
Our bigger kids enjoy Eagle Mountain biking park or take the whole family along the beach paths, to a National park like Belair or or find your own way with these .Ìý (Just make sure you supervise your kids well and check them out first to make sure they are suitable for their age and ability!)

We are so lucky here in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ to have some of the best playgrounds in the country. Whether you’re after a nature playground, adventure playground for older kids, fully fenced playground suitable for toddlers, an inclusive playground with accessible equipment for all or just a little quiet playground close to where you live make sure to check our huge playground map

Local councils are amazing when it comes to fun and free events for families. Think Touch a Truck and Open-air cinemas. Check out our calendar for fun and free events happening near you here. Museums, shopping centres, councils and community centers are just a few of the places who host FREE and FUN programs, activities and events that won’t break the bank. There’s FREE sports, arts and crafts, science, nature play activities, workshops, family days and more. Find a FREE events here

The is a wonderful place for kids (and adults) of any age to visit. There’s so much to explore, learn and discover and the exhibitions are always informative, often interactive and sometimes we feel the need to visit the same exhibition more than once because they are THAT good! Keep an eye on our website for the special events they host too! 

Located between the playground and cafe at Bonython Park, The Bunyip Trail follows the story of The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek with interactive storyboards & activities for the kids to do along the way. The Trail officially starts on the eastern side of the footbridge beside the small weir & is a 500m return trail. Walking SA suggests it will take around 1hr, but that will definitely depend on the speed of your kids! The track is pram friendly but can be bumpy in parts, so go with care. We suggest downloading the  before you leave home to get the most out of the trail. 

And if storybook trails are your thing, there’s another one located at Carrick Hill. Setting out along a sandy track that weaves past ponds and through groves of trees, you can discover Frog on a Log, Wind in the Willows, The Hobbit, Billy Goats Gruff, Quidditch Tree, The Secret Garden and others.
Carrick Hill is open 10.00am-4.30pm Wednesday-Sunday and is FREE!

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MOD. is a place for kids who love hands on, interaction and all things STEM!
There’s a mix of diverse and sensory activities catering for a wide range of ages, knowledge and capabilities. These are spaces for doing, not just seeing and best of all it’s TOTALLY FREE!
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Geocaching is like a high tech treausre hunt and can be done by all ages, fitness levels and skills. To start out head to Geocaching Australia to find local caches and consider one of the geocaching mobile phone apps like to help transform your mobile phone into treasure hunt central! (or do what we did last weekend and just write out a list of things to find in a treasure hunt and spend a few hours at a park – my son loved finding ‘a jar of water’ and ‘a jar of wind’?!?!)

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.

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The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company offers a free Kids Code Cracker Activity, allowing children to find clues and crack the code around the property. It’s a free, interactive activity where children can search for clues around the BVCC property and solve a code puzzle

And for older kids at AGSA check out Neo.

Neo is a parent-free zone just for teens. Art, live music, performances, food and more.
Held six times a year, Neo is a free after-hours event for young people aged 13-17 years. Programmed by the Neo Ambassadors, Neo is a parent-free zone where young people can kick back and hang out with friends, jump into creative labs, tune into live music and explore the latest exhibitions at AGSA. Across its annual program, Neo hosts two large-scale ‘Teen Takeover’ events which take place across the whole gallery, in addition to focused events which activate the latest temporary exhibition and collection spaces.

The National Railway Museum in Port 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is an awesome place to check out Australian railway history through interactive educational activities, climbing into the cabs of trains, taking free train rides and comparing the old steam trains to the trains of today. There’s even a really cool mini railway!

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Jack Watkins Reserve, Kilburn has had a multi million dollar upgrade, and officially opened in September 2025. Expect to find an incredibly creative TRAIN THEME here, with a lot of inclusive thought across some elements. The smaller kids will adore the train-themed fun, including train, carriages and ticket booths. There are facilities galore! With two sets of toilets, multiple water refill stations, BBQs, and more sheltered seating and tables than we’ve ever seen at a park!

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The Semaphore to Fort Glanville train departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road cafe strip, and parallels the Esplanade and the sand dunes of one of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½’s most popular swimming beaches, before passing through the dunes near historic Fort Glanville at Point Malcolm.

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 Located near Goodwood Train Station, SASMEE Park offers unlimited miniature train rides on two track options. Watch remote controlled boats cruising on the lake, check out some real-world steam engines… and eat hot chips from the canteen!

Open first Sunday and third Saturday of every month and only $12pp for unlimited rides. Pre booking is essential.

More info >>
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A large open space area great for kids of all ages and abilities. Play equipment is inclusive, accessible and great for all kids and includes a set of swings, a Liberty Swing, small flying fox, bouncing horse sea saw and of course the train that you can climb up on and play on.

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The volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc operate a working heritage steam and diesel railway in the timeless Flinders Ranges SA. You can enjoy a full-day or half-day trip aboard a restored steam or heritage diesel train on the original Ghan route between Port Augusta and Quorn on the Pichi Richi Railway.  All trains use historic steam or diesel locomotives or railcars or immaculately restored timber carriages some more than 130 years old.

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Copper Coast Rail is operated by members of the Copper Coast Old Machinery and Engineering Club, usually on the 1st and 3rd Weekend of the Month. Check their page regularly for updates on the next run day.

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Penfield Park Railway holds open days on the last Sunday of each month, January to November between noon and 4:30pm. Also, on the second Saturday during October, November, December, January, February and March, a twilight open day is held from 6pm until 9pm. Entry is $12pp or $40 per family.

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Roseworthy Railway Club is a Model Engineering club and as such encourage and promote all branches of Model Engineering. The Railway runs for the public every third Sunday of the month from April to October from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and November to March on every third Saturday of the month from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Current fares are $3 per ride.

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This miniature railway is situated in Melrose Park near Clare, which is about 10 hectares in size and contains a 2 hectare lake. With a large track and 3 bridges and a tunnel it’s a beautiful scenic trip. There is also another section and bridge under construction.

Operating every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month between 1:30 and 4pm. $2 per ride, kids under 3 years free.

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Victoria Square in Kadina is where you’ll find the Apex Express! This park is about 2 hours from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, at the top of Yorke Peninsula and also has a fully fenced/shaded little kids playground and a brand new and EPIC treetop playground. Come for the train, stay for the play.

More info >>
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“Train Kids” will love this train themed park as it’s right next to the Croydon Train Station and the kids can view the train coming and going frequently- right up close!
Don’t worry- the playground is fully fenced!

More info >>
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Open on Sundays from 12 noon until 5pm. Admission is $10 for Adults and $7.00 for Children / Concession for unlimited tram riding on the day.

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Ride the train at Little Rockets Barossa every day 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm

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This playground sits right on the train line in Black Forest so the kids can watch the train coming past while they are playing. This playground is fully fenced keeping little people very safe.

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(image credit Michael McGeever)

The Milang Railway Museum is situated on the banks of Lake Alexandrina just an hour’s drive from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½. It offers an interesting experience for both the railway enthusiast and families. It is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers.
The museum is open from noon to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Entry to the museum is free and there are FREE train rides on Sundays.

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The much beloved Port Pirie Miniature Railway is back on the track from 13 July 2025.
The train will run every two weeks (weather pending).
This is great affordable family fun at just $3 per ride and EFTPOS is available.

Located in Morphett Vale, Wilfred Taylor Reserve, off of Wheatsheaf Road. It’s a 7¼â€� gauge non profit club that provides train rides to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, but closed on the last Sunday of December. (See the Run Days for dates).

Opening time is 1pm to 4.30 pm, and a daily ticket is available for $9 per person, which provides unlimited rides. Children under 2 years of age can ride for free, provided they are accompanied by an adult.

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Whether your kids are first-time drivers or little speed demons in the making, P1’s electric go karts offer an adrenaline-packed experience for all ages. Designed for both kids and adults, these high-performance karts are fully adjustable to suit different heights, so the whole family can get in on the action.

Take on the 300-metre track featuring 14 thrilling turns and LED-lit straights, reaching speeds of up to 50km/h. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect way to see who really rules the track.

Indoor track: Yes
Outdoor track: No
Birthday Parties: Yes

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Enjoy some action packed racing at 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s largest fully outdoor hire kart track! Choose a Casual Drive, Or Race Your Mates In a Full GP Event! Perfect for families, bucks shows, hens days or any other special celebration the team have a range of packages available and will also help tailor make a package if you would prefer. Take part in weekly Social Night events (14+ on Tuesday, 9-14 on Wednesday) as well as a wide range of other hosted events in their monthly calendar. Open until 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Rain or Shine, The Fun NEVER Stops at Pro Karts Pooraka

Indoor track: No
Outdoor track: Yes
Birthday Parties: No

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Finally Go-Karts for the under 8 year olds. Kids Go-Kart hire and their mobile pop up gokart track have been popping up in locations across 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ with their safe and quiet electric karts just for kids aged 3 to 12. 

Keep your eyes on socials to find the team at Kids Go-Kart Hire popping up near you. 

Families can try karting at The Bend, with specially designed family and junior karts, on tracks that are safe and fun for children. For those seeking more thrills, Hot Laps (14+ years of age) and Driver Experiences (adults only) provide unforgettable moments that are likely to ignite the passion for motorsport in almost everyone. Young racing fans can let their imaginations run wild as they explore various motorsport disciplines, all conveniently located in one place.

Indoor track: No
Outdoor track: Yes
Birthday Parties: Yes

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Whilst not technically ‘mini golf’ it is ‘miniature golf’in the sense that it isn’t big golf so that counts. But they do have Hey Caddy onsite which is an incredible mini golf course for all ages! We love any place you can take the kids with great food, a bar and activities gets the thumbs up from us! Catering for all ages, take the kids along for a swing along at one of the little kids courses and they will love it.

We have been a few times and always love going back. Check out more on our visit here.

Another ‘not really but close enough’ mini golf spot is P1 Entertainment in Hindmarsh.

P1’s innovative indoor golf simulator and transport yourself to the world’s most iconic golf courses. Fancy a round at Pebble Beach? Or how about taking on the historic challenges of St. Andrews? Tee off on any of 1400 courses using ultra-high-speed cameras to capture and analyse your shot data.

more info here

Where is one of the best mini golf courses in SA? We won’t judge if you didn’t have Kadina at the top of your list but this course at the Copper Coast Tourism Centre is a beauty. We visit any time we are on Yorkes and it is a spacious, very well built course that is fabulous fun for the whole fam! Lots of great regional inspired features around the course so keep an eye out!

Check out more info from our visit here.

Mini golf in the city? Inside? Yep and it’s pretty cool too, with all sorts of light up courses, fun themed holes and a bar! 

Keen for a look? Check them out .

Brand spanking new in 2020, this brilliant addition to an already awesome family friendly holiday park at the top of the Yorke Peninsula is full of characters, great fun holes and is centrally located with the new water park too. We have tested this one out and it gets the adult and kid thumbs up! 

Check out more on the Pt Broughton park here.

Everyone loves The Beachouse. It’s a SA icon, they house (little Beachouse pun there) a fantastic beachside mini-golf course, that was upgraded in 2020. Full of fantastic designs, characters and some really funky holes, plus a train, like a real train you can ride on, you can make this part of your Beachouse visit or you can visit solely to play some tiny golf. The choice is yours.

Read all about the Glenelg institution here.

Ah the Limestone Coast, what an amazing part of our state. We visited last year and found that not only does the Naracoorte Holiday Park have their own mini train track set up, but they have mini golf too! A great activity for those staying at the park, which is the perfect place to explore the Limestone (*cough wine country cough*) Coast.

Have a read on our visit to the park here.

This is a hard one to find, being tucked away off Hahndorf Main Street but it is a really nice, quiet spot and a great way to work off your footlong German hotdog lunch by teaching the kids a mini golf lesson.

For hotdogs and mini golf fun check this out

Discovery Parks – Goolwa is the kind of family holiday park where the kids are entertained before you’ve even unpacked. Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, it’s filled to the brim with, including an epic splash park, two heated pools, a huge all-ages playground with flying fox, a bouncing pillow and pedal karts. Our modern Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin slept six, was spotless and comfortable, and sat just steps from the pool – perfect for those “just one more swimâ€� moments.

The park has a relaxed, safe vibe that parents will love, with bike-friendly paths, covered BBQs, food vans, movie nights and school holiday activities. You can easily spend your entire stay enjoying everything onsite, or venture out to nearby Goolwa Beach, the Cockle Train and river foreshore. For a fun-packed, low-stress family getaway, Discovery Parks – Goolwa is an easy winner with cracking cabins, sites and facilities.

To book visit and score 15% off your stay from now until November 2026, use code KIDSINADL25 at checkout via this link:

Talk about absolute beachfront!  Set right on the beach down at Kingston Park, if you can take your eyes off the view for a moment you will discover a fantastic family focussed holiday park.

With gokart hire, bike hire, a fab fenced playground, an arcade computer games room, miles of walking trails (Esplanade…hello!!!) and holiday programs for kids, you and your fam won’t want to leave.

There are a range of cabins to suit even the biggest families, or pick your spot with a campsite. Whatever your choice, this is a great spot to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the shopping and eateries at the nearby Jetty Road at Brighton.

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If you are looking for accommodation on the Copper Coast that is clean, quiet and in a GREAT location, look no further than the 

This is a fabulous caravan park, located only a two minute walk from the Wallaroo Jetty and is super close to cafes, playgrounds and shops. It is only small, so doesn’t have the noise, mess and hustle and bustle of other caravan parks – you’ll truly get to relax here. All of the caravan and tent sites are grassed too, so you don’t need to worry about getting dirt and gravel everywhere.

If you don’t have a tent or caravan, they have a huge range of cabins to suit all group sizes and budgets – some are on the beachfront with STUNNING views!

The Park has some great facilities including a jumping pillow, fish cleaning, camp kitchen and laundry.

Right in front of the Park is Office Beach – it has shade and looks out to the jetty so you can play on the beach with the kids or just relax while you watch the boats coming in and out.

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Discovery Parks – Hahndorf is a standout family-friendly getaway in the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Hills, offering a relaxed countryside escape with plenty to keep everyone happy. Set on 13 hectares of rolling hills and bushland right at the entrance to Hahndorf, the park feels peaceful, spacious and beautifully connected to nature.

Kids have unlimited entertainment from the moment you arrive, with a pump track, bouncing pillow, playground, games room, giant chess, mini golf and a heated pool with Hills views. During school holidays there are often extra activities like crafts, treasure hunts and movie nights, making this an easy, fun-filled base for exploring the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Hills with kids.

To book and score 15% off your stay from now until November 2026, use code KIDSINADL25 at checkout

The Clare Valley may be famous for its wine, but there’s so much more to love beyond the cellar doors. With rolling hills, country charm and family-friendly adventures everywhere you look, Discovery Parks – Clare is the perfect base to explore it all.

While adults may come for the riesling, kids will think this holiday is all about them. From a bouncing pillow and massive pump track to two pools (including a heated one) and an epic splash park with slides, jets and a giant tipping bucket, there’s no shortage of fun. Warning, the kids are going to keep you busy in this holiday park and that’s a holiday win, they will never sleep better than here!

To book and score 15% off your stay from now until November 2026, use code KIDSINADL25 at checkout

Talk about a park with it all! The kids won’t know where to start, located on the mighty Murray River, about 3 hours from the city. Make sure you allow time to do it all, this is a park stacked with activities for the kids. From paddling on the river, toÌý a huge splash water park, swimming pool, games rooms, go kart and bike hire plus much, much more!

Try a spot of fishing on the river and justgenerally enjoy som quality family time here. The accomodation options feel endless with a range of cabins and sites to suit every style of traveller.

This has to be one of South Australias best holiday parks, so plan your trip and get in early its very popular!

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This one’s for all the little adventurers out there! Just 1 hour and 40 minutes from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, this park sits alongside the beautiful Murray River, just past Blanchetown. With accommodation options ranging from campsites where you can pitch a tent, to cosy lodges and bunkhouses for bigger groups, it’s the perfect spot for an adventure-filled weekend. Pack your bags, explore the great outdoors, and create unforgettable family memories together.

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Got a brave adventurer at home? This one’s for older kids ready to climb and abseil! With activities suited to all fitness levels and guided by qualified instructors, Earth Adventure makes outdoor adventures safe, exciting, and unforgettable. Choose from half-day experiences at Mount Lofty, Morialta, Onkaparinga, and the Southern Adventure Hub.

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Perfect for kids aged five and up, this ultimate indoor adventure features seven bouldering walls with a range of levels and challenges to suit every ability.

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Bounce is the perfect indoor activity for kids who are climbing the walls at home—literally! With bouldering walls of different heights and challenges, there’s something for all ages and abilities, plus friendly staff on hand to help and support.

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With plenty of obstacles and challenges, Woodhouse Advenure Park is perfect for an action-packed family day out. Cameron’s Climb offers a great introduction to bouldering, with climbs suitable for everyone from young kids to experienced climbers.

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No mountains nearby? No problem! These portable rock climbing walls come to you. Fully set up with trained professionals, they make an epic choice for birthday parties, school events, or family celebrations.

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Warm frothy milk, tiny cups, chocolate dusting and sometimes even a marshmallow on the side (total win with the under-5 crowd). 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is packed with child-friendly cafés that go the extra mile with cute cups, colourful sprinkles and cosy spaces for parents to relax. Add a Babyccino Crawl to your family bucket list and explore a new café each weekend — it’s cheap, fun, delicious and the perfect excuse for coffee for you, foam moustaches for them!

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We’ve loved exploring some of S.A’s flower fields this year. Let the kids run through fields bursting with blooms, pick their own bunches, and come home with a beautiful bouquet they created. Whether you’re after bright sunflowers in summer, lavender waves in summer, or springtime tulips and ranunculus, there’s almost always something in bloom for every season. It’s simple, budget‑friendly and perfect for a laid‑back family outing where kids can connect with nature.

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Monarto isn’t the only place you can have a sleep over with animals. We loved our recent stay at Redwing Farm, a 460-acre working property just outside Moonta on the stunning Yorke Peninsula. If you’re after a getaway that’s wholesome, hands-on, and full of fresh air and animal encounters, this place is well worth a spot on your list.

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Whether you’re staying for a weekend or a week, Discovery Parks – Lake Bonney is fun, easy, and impossible not to love. We can’t wait to go again! The easy drive from 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ will take you around two and a half hours.

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Hand‑feeding friendly kangaroos and emus, wandering among peacocks, geese, cockatoos and swans, meandering walking paths around lakes and bushland, and the peaceful vibe of a place run by passionate volunteers since 1905. It’s not about flashy shows or cafes, it’s fresh air, open skies, a picnic under shady trees and a slow day exploring. Oh and it’s just a few dollars to get in. 

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Did you know that there are a whole handful of beautiful beaches across South Australia that you can responsibly drive on? It’s a thrilling experience for kids, and an excellent way to avoid lugging all of the towels, toys and a beach shade from the car park to the shoreline, just pull up and you are sorted. Some of them are right here in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, and of course there’s options on Yorkes, in the South East and on Eyre Peninsula too. Often a 4WD is recommended, and we suggest doing a bit of research as sand conditions can change seasonally, with tides and also with increased summer traffic. Road rules including walking pace speed limits apply.

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Kids can be a bit boring when it comes to food can’t they? Pasta, fruit, nuggets & hot chips, pasta, fruit, nuggets & hot chips, pasta, fruit, nug- ok we think you get it. If you want to mix it up a bit, take them to the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Central Markets, and do it on a day they offer the kids foodie trail! They will be enticed by the delicious smells & will love being able to try something new. They also often run kids cooking workshops.

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