If you live in South Australia or are there on a holiday, this page has been created to give you some options for the best Recreation!
This can be with the family, with friends or by yourself.
It could be where to find the the best fishing spots, hiking trails, swimming holes, trail rides and everything in-between.
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Normanville with Lisa Chambers
Normanville had glassy water which is perfect for Stand up paddle boarding.
Water
Fish at Old Noarlunga – Market Square Reserve
Swim at Moonta Bay pool
FREE splash park at Moonta Bay
Normanville Beach
Beautiful calm water for SUP!
Lisa
Water sports on the Onkaparinga River
The Onkaparinga river where it flows into Southport Beach is great for all kinds of water sports. SUP, kayaking, fishing, paddling, even a bit of floating along with the flow of the water!
SUP at Brighton Beach
Brighton and the mtro beaches of Adelaide are often great for watersports like SUP as the water can be very calm.
Take a walk on one of the many Jettys (or even try some fishing).
SUP at Southport with Katie
The Surf Life Saving Nippers program.
An amazing way for kids to gain confidence, make friends and develop an awareness of sea safety. Extra curricular activities on the beach… Just one of the many reasons we made the move! – Katie
The river at Old Noarlunga is great for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
Nature
Cycle from Seacliff to Glenelg
MTB at Belair National Park
MTB at Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
Shepherds Hill Recreation Park Dirt Jumps
About 10-15 mins from the CBD. Advanced and beginner jumps as well at MB trails – Lisa
Cycle around Windy Point
Take in the views!
MTB at Happy Valley Reservoir
Onkaparinga National Park
Punchbowl Link Trail – so lovely and lots of Koalas and Kangeroos.
Katherine
Hallet Cove Boardwalk and Conservation Park
Start at the Boatshed Cafe and take a walk along the Boardwalk and through stunning nature. Finish and refuel at the cafe!
Walk Moana to Maslin Beach
Epic views, and a decent hike!
Tree Climb, Adelaide
Tree Climb Adelaide! This place is awesome for both kids and adults. After driving past it for 18 months in the city, we went with 2 other DUC families for a 30th birthday celebration. It was great!
Dave Wilson
Belair National Park
We love taking the bikes around there as a family or just the boys on their scooters. There’s Koalas and Kangaroo’s climbing and hopping around all over the place. You can grab a coffee while the kids play in the park then have some “hot chips” before heading home.
Dave Wilson
Happy Valley Reservoir
Opened in late 2021 the Happy Valley Reservoir is a great place to visit no matter the season. The multi-use trail around the reservoir is about 10km and great for walking, running and cycling. Kangaroos and koalas can be spotted all around the trails and there is even a coffee van on site. The reservoir itself can be used for fishing and kayaking. Plenty of picnic, BBQ and toilet amenities making for a great day out.
Amy Davey
Walking the cliff tops at Maslin Beach
Cycling the Coast to Vines Shiraz Trail
Cycling the Coast to Vines trail from Seaford
Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens with Katie
Take a hike and take in a view
Spot some wildlife
Walk the Espy from PN South to Moana
Visit Old Noarlunga and enjoy a walk in nature
Walk the riverbank in Adelaide
Bluff, near Victor Harbour.
Kuitpo Forest and Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve.
Morialta Conservation Park
This weekend adventure was at Morialta Conservation Park. We decided to do the loop hike which took about 2 half hours and wasn’t too hard to walk (got to see Giants cave, Kookaburra lookout, Eagles nest lookout, First and second waterfalls and Deep View lookout) The paths are really well marked and easy to follow. We saw so much wildlife! (Echidnas, Koalas, different birds and lizards). Even though the water falls weren’t at full flow due to lack of rain they still looked beautiful. The Giants Cave was also stunning just the sheer size of it and all the different shades of orange in the stone. Also caught a beautiful video of a Lorikeet taking a bath at the Botanic Garden. Number 19273326 of reasons why moving to Australia was the best decision we ever made!
Sports
Ice skating by the sea at Glenelg. Xmas in July.
The kids were invited to a birthday party at AFL MAX, which is just near Adelaide Airport. It’s a huge indoor activity centre for kids. There are trampolines, huge climbing walls, inflatable course and also a huge footy pitch and interactive wall. The kids had an absolute blast ! A great place to visit on a rainy day or when it’s too hot! – Katherine
Bounce!
Other
Almond blossom
You know spring is around the corner when the Almond blossom starts coming. The colours against a bright blue sky are incredible.
Lisa
Cycling
South Australia is big on bikes! Whether it’s Road Cycling, Mountain Biking or just riding along with your family. There are cycle paths everywhere. We’ve had many rides along the coast, stopped for BBQ lunch then continued on our way. A new flat path through McLaren Vale Wine Region has just opened, I’m looking forward to checking it out.
I’m an avid mountain biker, I have been since I was around 10 years old. Adelaide is littered with off-road bike trails for all levels of experience, one of the reasons I chose SA. I’ve quickly built up a large group of biking buddies and we ride as often as we can. I’ve also been on 2 camping trips to Melrose. It’s mountain bike heaven there! We have a trip to VIC planned for November too!
See you on your bike 🙂
Dave Wilson
”Whether your an avid mountain biker or a pure novice like myself, Adelaide seems to have it all catered for when it comes to bikes!
@Lancashire2australia
I haven’t owned a bike in probably 20 years but I said to myself I would get one once we had moved here to get out with the kids. This week we all went and got our new rides from K Mart and they were not expensive at all.
For mountain bikers there are more than plenty trails in the hills through different parks and national parks.
For me and the kids we will be making use of the bike paths that run all the way along the river and also the huge stretch of safe bike baths along the sea.
We can’t wait, there’s no stopping us now !
Beach Volleyball at Port Noarlunga!
Walking from Marino to Seacliff
Beach Volleyball at Glenelg
