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Whether it's a family day out or you've nominated yourself to take your kids' friends for the day, escape rooms are fun and challenging and fill the day with excitement.
Mystery Room Experience - The Collector from RedBalloon
Inclusions: 60-minute mystery room experience with a pre-game briefing and post-game photo opportunity
Location: Urban Mysteries Co, 25 Coromandel Place, Adelaide, SA
Inclusions:
Experience Delta Goodrem's inspiring journey in a night of intimate storytelling and captivating music, as she shares her personal experiences from this historic chapter.
Gorge Wildlife Park, Cleland Wildlife Park and Kangaroo Island are all within a couple of hours of Adelaide and offer encounters with animals big and small.
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience from RedBalloon
Inclusions: Entry, return transport from Adelaide CBD, 10% gift shop voucher, courtesy hotel pick up, and a bag of animal food.
Inclusions: See hundreds of Australian native animals flourish. Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots, potoroos, bettongs, and birds outside the feral-proof fence.
Climbing the Adelaide Oval roof is a must-do and the school holidays is the perfect opportunity to do it with the family. The 360-degree views of the city are exhilarating.
Adelaide Oval Roof Climb - Night from RedBalloon
Inclusions: 90-minute roof climb experience with a guide, safety briefing, equipment, locker, music, photos, beverage, cap, and certificate.
Location: Gorge Wildlife Park - 30 Redden Drive, Cudlee Creek, SA
Inclusions:
2-hour roof climb (walking) with experienced guide, all safety equipment, safety briefing, use of a locker, and audio headset with commentary.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in control of a plane? Jump into the pilot's seat and choose from thousands of airports for your flight simulator adventure.
Jet Flight Simulator Experience from RedBalloon
Inclusions:
30 minutes in a F/A-18 Jet Flight Simulator with expert flight instruction.
Indoor activities in Adelaide for the school holidays
Join a virtual workshop
Keep restless kids entertained indoors with an online workshop of their choosing. Many are pre-recorded so you can watch them whenever it works best for you.
Kids Singing at Home from Classbento
Inclusions: Advanced and engaging musical experience through live virtual session.
Set up the table with all manner of arts and crafts materials and let the kids' imaginations flourish. To give them some direction, try an at-home kit or craft box.
Kids D.I.Y Chocolate Art Party At Home Kit from RedBalloon
Inclusions: Hours of entertainment for kids and adults having a blast with DIY chocolate party pack
There's so much of South Australia to see. With 2 weeks off, the school holidays mean it's time to explore. For more inspiration, see our epic South Australia road trips guide.
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf
Distance from Adelaide: 45 minutes by car or bus.
Adelaide's closest wine region is also a playground for little ones. Wander the townships and meet the locals, have lunch at vineyards or pop into Hahndorf to introduce the kids to German culture.
Adelaide Hills Abseiling Experience from RedBalloon
Inclusions:
Half-day abseiling experience with expert instruction and all safety equipment
Hahndorf and Adelaide Hills Hop On Hop Off Tour from finder.com.au
Inclusions: Pick-up and return transportation from Adelaide City, hop on and off at any of the stops along the route, including wineries, restaurants, and attractions.
Distance from Adelaide: 1.5 hours by car and 45 minutes by ferry.
That famous speck off the coast of South Australia needs no introduction. Get the kids away from the screen and surround them with natural beauty. Choose from hiking, cycling, kayaking or quad biking on the island.
All Terrain Quad Bike Adventure from RedBalloon
Inclusions: Two-hour quad bike tour with experienced and friendly guide, full-face helmets, goggles, gloves, and wet weather gear.
Kangaroo Island Dolphin Safari Cruise from Experience Oz
Inclusions: 75-minute Ocean Safari Cruise with tour guide commentary, marine life sightings, coastline exploration, and local history and wildlife facts.
Location: Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari - Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw, SA 5222
Distance from Adelaide: 1.5 hours by car to Murray Mouth Lookout.
The Murray River is Australia's longest river and it tails off into the ocean in South Australia at Murray River Mouth. Sail this iconic waterway or, for the more adventurous, raft down the Mitta Mitta in Alpine National Park.
Murray River Scenic Cruise with Lunch from RedBalloon
Inclusions: Two-course buffet lunch on a Murray River cruise with an experienced captain and a stop at Coopers Mill (weather permitting).
Location: Departs from Mandurah (50 minutes south of Perth)
Available on hot air balloon flights, skydiving, lunch cruises, jet boat rides and attraction passes on Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, SkyPoint Observation Deck, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and more. Minimum spend of $350 is required. T&Cs apply.
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives and high teas. T&Cs apply.
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Available on activities including skydives, whale watching cruises, day tours and getaways. Must purchase 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. T&Cs apply.
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives and high teas. T&Cs apply.
Available on select dates in 2023 on activities including wine tours, cruises, safari experiences, attraction entry passes and sightseeing tours. Sample price is for a self-guided tour.
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $300. Activities include winery tours in Adelaide Hills and tandem skydives. Sample price is for the River Torrens sightseeing cruise. T&Cs apply.
When are the school holidays in Adelaide 2023–2024?
Term
Dates
Term 4 school holidays (2022–2023)
17 December 2022 – 29 January 2023
Term 1 school holidays
15 April – 30 April 2023
Term 2 school holidays
8 July – 23 July 2023
Term 3 school holidays
30 September – 15 October 2023
Term 4 school holidays
16 December 2023 – 28 January 2024
Free activities for the school holidays in Adelaide
Glenelg Beach. Head to the beach for a splash and a shell safari.
JamFactory. Take the kids to see the artists at JamFactory and catch one of the glassblowers in action.
Morialta Conservation Park. Just a short 10 kilometres from the CBD, spend a day gazing at crashing waterfalls, wandering walking trails and encountering native wildlife.
Botanical gardens. Take a free guided tour at South Australia's 3 botanical gardens. This is a good option for older children and budding explorers.
South Australian Museum. Over the school holidays, kids can participate in events and workshops while you roam the museum.
Easter Carnival Adelaide: Spend the day out feeding animals, hunting for Easter eggs, riding amusement park rides and more at Bonython Park. 22-23 April, prices from $10.
The Weber Circus: Get the hearts pumping with this 2-hour showstopping spectacular. You can expect everything from laugh-out-loud comedians to FMX riders, aerialists and a human cannon. 5-23 April, prices from $25.
AFL Gather Round: Footy fans can support their team as Round 5 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season lands in Adelaide. Families can enjoy the Lion Hotel Street Party which comes armed with live entertainment, face-painting and plenty of food options before, during and after the games.
The Lights School Holiday Program: From bush craft to karate, The Lights School Holiday Program has a little something for every little one's interests over the school break. Most sessions run for 1-2 hours and start from just $5.50. You can even join in on some family activities if you like. 17-28 April.
Frequently asked questions
What's open during the school holidays in Adelaide?
Adelaide's top attractions, including Adelaide Zoo, South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia are open. Outdoor attractions such as Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Oval and Glenelg Beach are also open.
Stephanie Yip was the shopping editor at Finder. Previously she was Finder’s travel editor and before that was our lifestyle writer. She has been writing in the travel, shopping and lifestyle space for over 15 years. During her time at Finder she was featured in a number of publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian Australia, Travel Weekly, Escape and KarryOn. Before joining Finder, her previous jobs include editor for kids' magazine DMAG and writer for Thomas Cook and Wizz Air's in-flight magazine. Stephanie previously studied a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
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