Things To Do With Kids in Adelaide
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Rock Solid Adventure
📍 Woodforde, SA
Rock Solid Adventure offers half-day and full-day rock climbing and abseiling adventures tailored to suit all experience levels, including first-timers. With over 28 years of experience and highly qualified instructors, families can safely explore Adelaide's stunning natural cliffs while building confidence and resilience in a supportive outdoor setting.
Laneway Boulders
📍 Stepney, SA
Laneway Boulders is an indoor bouldering gym offering over 100 climbing problems suited to beginners through advanced climbers, making it ideal for families introducing children to climbing. The venue provides a welcoming environment with additional amenities including fitness training areas, stretching space, and a cafe, allowing families to spend quality time together while building strength and confidence.
TreeClimb Salisbury
📍 Salisbury Park, SA
TreeClimb Salisbury is an adventure course in the treetops featuring harness-based climbing through obstacles spread across multiple difficulty levels. Families can choose from a dedicated Kids Course (ages 4+), or climb together on the Grand Course with parent-child combo and family experience packages available.
Green Monkeys Play Cafe
📍 Ethelton, SA
Green Monkeys is a two-level indoor netted playground designed specifically for preschoolers, featuring slides, tunnels, bridges, and other play equipment in a safe, supervised environment. Parents can relax with quality coffee and snacks at the café while volunteers provide an extra pair of eyes on the children. The venue operates Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during school terms and includes facilities for changing, feeding babies, and disabled access.
Morialta Conservation Park
📍 Woodforde, SA
Morialta Conservation Park is a scenic nature reserve featuring easy walking trails to seasonal waterfalls, the Mukanathi Playspace for children, picnic areas, and opportunities to spot native wildlife like koalas and kookaburras. The park caters to families with accessible facilities, pram-friendly trails, and social scripts for children on the autism spectrum, making it suitable for visitors of all abilities.
We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS) Adelaide
📍 Kilkenny, SA
We Rock the Spectrum is an inclusive indoor kids' gym featuring sensory play equipment, trampolines, zip lines, and arts & crafts activities designed to foster safe exploration and fun. The venue caters to all children but specializes in creating a welcoming, low-pressure environment for children with autism, ADHD, and other sensory needs, offering open play sessions, structured classes, and birthday party packages.
TreeClimb Adelaide
📍 Adelaide, SA
TreeClimb Adelaide is an inner-city aerial adventure park featuring tree-top obstacle courses with zip-lines and Tarzan swings. Kids as young as 100cm can tackle the progressive Kids Course (Yellow, Blue, Orange) while parents coach from the ground, or older children (135cm+) can join adults on the Grand Course with 52 challenges. The venue offers family packages and includes safety equipment and instruction for all climbers.
Beyond Bouldering Kent Town
📍 Kent Town, SA
Beyond Bouldering is a bouldering gym with three Adelaide locations offering climbing activities for children aged 8 and up. The venue provides classes, coaching, and rental gear in a welcoming environment designed for beginners and experienced climbers alike, helping kids build strength and confidence in a supportive community.
Army Museum of South Australia
📍 Everard Park, SA
The Army Museum of South Australia preserves military history in a historic 1912 building at Keswick Barracks, featuring tanks, war dogs, and exhibits related to Australian military campaigns. Children can explore outdoor displays and indoor galleries with affordable family admission ($12 for a family), and the museum offers specialized school education programs adapted for Years 6-11. The museum also provides access to nearby Keswick Cafe for refreshments before or after your visit.
Archie Brothers Rundle Place
📍 Adelaide, SA
Archie Brothers Rundle Place offers arcade games, bowling, karaoke, and challenge rooms designed for all ages. Children are welcome Sunday-Thursday anytime and Friday-Saturday until 8pm, with special kids pricing available. The venue features sensory-friendly sessions for a calmer experience and family-friendly party packages.
Kingpin Norwood
📍 Norwood, SA
Kingpin Norwood is an entertainment centre featuring 14 ten-pin bowling lanes, laser tag arenas, arcade games, billiards, and VR activities. The venue specifically caters to families with dedicated kids and teen birthday party packages, making it an ideal destination for family outings and celebrations with multiple activity options for different age groups.
Capri Theatre
📍 Goodwood, SA
The Capri Theatre is a beautifully preserved 1940s art deco cinema in Goodwood that screens family-friendly films, cult classics, and special events. Children can enjoy recent releases like animated movies and family adventures while learning about this heritage-listed building and its world-class Wurlitzer pipe organ. The venue is run by volunteers as a not-for-profit, making it an affordable and community-focused entertainment option.
Beyond Bouldering Keswick
📍 Keswick, SA
Beyond Bouldering is an indoor bouldering gym with three Adelaide locations offering climbing walls suitable for beginners and experienced climbers. Children aged 8 and up can take classes and coaching sessions, with rental gear available, making it an accessible introduction to rock climbing for families.
Beyond Bouldering Thebarton
📍 Thebarton, SA
Beyond Bouldering is an indoor bouldering gym with three Adelaide locations offering rock climbing activities for kids ages 8 and up. The venue provides beginner-friendly instruction, classes, rental gear, and a supportive community environment where children can build confidence and physical strength while learning climbing skills in a safe setting.
Mukanthi Nature Play Space
📍 Woodforde, SA
Mukanthi Nature Play Space is a large nature-based playground at Morialta Conservation Park featuring a climbing tower with slide, climbing boulders, the Great Snake obstacle, and themed exploration areas like Kookaburra Nests and Eagle's Perch. The venue offers convenient amenities including parking, accessible toilets, and BBQ areas, making it ideal for a full family day out in the Adelaide Hills.
Hey Caddy Marion
📍 Marion, SA
Hey Caddy Marion is an indoor mini golf venue with a 12-hole course suitable for family outings and children's celebrations. The venue welcomes birthday parties, school holiday activities, and family events, with additional food and beverage options available on-site.
Thorndon Park Reserve
📍 Paradise, SA
Thorndon Park Reserve is a public playground located in Paradise, Adelaide, offering recreational facilities for children and families. The park provides a free outdoor space for kids to play and families to enjoy leisure time together.
West Beach Adventure
📍 West Beach, SA
West Beach Adventure is an outdoor adventure park featuring Australia's largest aerial adventure course with multi-level obstacles, zip lines, and climbing challenges suitable for different fitness levels. The venue caters to families with customizable packages for all ages and offers activities ranging from challenging courses like the Mega Climb to more relaxed options like the Sky Walk observation deck, making it accessible for both adventurous and less experienced participants.
Unley Swimming Centre
📍 Forestville, SA
Unley Swimming Centre is a public swimming facility offering swim lessons for all ages and abilities, birthday party hosting, and recreational swimming. The venue features qualified instructors, multiple programs from beginner to advanced swimmers, and family-friendly facilities including lap lanes and recreational areas.
Kent Town Swim
📍 Kent Town, SA
Kent Town Swim is a learn-to-swim school operating from the newly completed RED Centre at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide. They offer structured swimming programs for infants and children with highly trained instructors, emphasizing individual achievement and water safety in small class sizes designed to be both fun and challenging.
Murray Bridge Swimming Centre
📍 Murray Bridge, SA
Murray Bridge Swimming Centre offers public swimming facilities suitable for families and children of all ages. The venue provides a community swimming space for recreational swimming and water-based activities in the Murray Bridge region.
Vertical Reality Climbing
📍 Holden Hill, SA
Vertical Reality Climbing is an indoor rock climbing facility in Holden Hill that welcomes families with discounted child passes (under 13 for $17) and bouldering-only options. The venue requires all first-time climbers to complete a brief safety induction ($5.50), and children under 18 need parental consent via a waiver form. With flexible casual visits, gear hire available, and extended hours, it's a great option for families looking to introduce children to climbing.
Marshmallow Playground
📍 Adelaide, SA
Marshmallow Park Playspace is a free outdoor playground located in Adelaide's South Park Lands, featuring water play facilities, wooden climbing frames, slides, swings, and a sand pit. The fully fenced playspace is perfect for families, with picnic tables and BBQ facilities available, plus nearby public toilets and additional activities at the adjacent Pityarilla Activity Hub.
Odeon Star Cinema
📍 Semaphore, SA
Odeon Star Cinema is a charming, family-owned movie theatre in Semaphore featuring retro decor and modern facilities. The cinema shows current film releases and has a candy bar, making it a classic family outing destination for watching movies together.