The city of churches is an increasingly popular destination, and there’s a lot to do both in and close to the city. We’ve picked our top four daytrips from Adelaide to jump-start your exploration of this city and its surrounds.
1. St Kilda Playground
Just 45 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD lies an afternoon of free entertainment for kids and the young at heart at St Kilda Playground. Embrace your inner child and ride the flying fox, navigate the maze, ride the monorail or sail the pirate ship. This award-winning playground will keep you and the family entertained from dawn to dusk. Check out the playground stories on the Pinterest board.
2. Kayaking around Port River
Hire a kayak and head 30 minutes south of the city to Port River. The Port River is home to 300 bottlenose dolphins, as well as shipwrecks and mangroves. Adventure Kayaking offer day kayaking hire from $45 (for 3 hours).
3. Discover the historic town of Burra
Although most visitors to Adelaide will include the historic town of Hahndorf on their itinerary, Burra is a hidden gem only two hours from Adelaide. Wander through the historical sites, antique shops, markets and galleries and discover the history of the Nobs and the Snobs (two companies who fought over copper in the town).
4. Visit Cleland Wildlife Park
Visit the Cleland Wildlife Park for a day of furry fun. Just 20 minutes from Adelaide you can mix with the animals that freely roam the park, and if you tire of the animals you can always slip on your walking shoes to hike up the famous Mount Lofty Summit where you’ll be rewarded by spectacular views of Adelaide.
