Malls Balls (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Malls Balls?
What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Parents with a pram can roll up the flat mall paving, and parents’ rooms are in adjoining centres, yet the sculpture itself offers no shade, seating, or change tables.
Positives:
- Free Entry: Visiting the spheres costs nothing, perfect for a budget-friendly family outing.
- Central Location: Situated in Rundle Mall, you can combine your stop with nearby dining and shopping.
Challenges:
- Crowds: Rundle Mall can get busy on weekends, making stroller navigation slower.
- Hot Surfaces: The spheres absorb heat in sun; touch carefully or wait for cooler parts of the day.
What is Malls Balls?
- Public art installation known locally as the Mall’s Balls (The Spheres) anchoring Rundle Mall in Adelaide, South Australia
- Pair of approximately four-metre-tall sculptures composed of mirror-polished stainless-steel triangles arranged into a seamless geometric form
- Created by sculptor Bert Flugelman in 1977 to frame the pedestrian shopping thoroughfare and reflect the surrounding cityscape
What is so special about Malls Balls for with baby?
- Free stainless steel spheres ideal for quick family photos with a baby
- Playful distorted reflections add fun for all ages
- Central Rundle Mall location with easy access to parents’ rooms
- Fits into a larger shopping or dining route without needing much time
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Time to take photos, explore reflections, and use nearby baby facilities without rush.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Malls Balls
Family Photo Stop:
Hold your baby in front of the lower sphere for a fun reflective portrait.
Tip: Try different angles to include the pedestrian mall background and arrive early to avoid crowds.
Explore Reflections:
Walk around the three 4m stainless steel spheres to see distorted city views.
Tip: Bend down to your baby’s eye level and let them touch the cool metal surface safely.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Malls Balls
- Use a Baby Carrier: Carry your baby to move easily through crowds and get close shots without stroller handling.
- Nearby Parents’ Rooms: Pop into Rundle Place or Myer Centre for feeding or nappy changes within a 5-minute walk.
Reviews of Malls Balls
S L Chong
We visited this shiny sculpture at Rundle Mall. If you stand in the right position, you can clearly see your own reflection which makes a great photo.
Elliott Burford
The Mall's Balls are truly a monument to introspection. Stare into their highly polished surfaces and you will witness an elongated, beautiful vision of your higher self... who happens to be slightly wider than they remember. This glorious, shimmering chrome perfectly distorts the busy Rundle Mall around you, reminding you that all of life's chaos is merely an amusing ripple in the fabric of your ...
kyle Hemi (Chewy)
Yeh nah what a decent set of art. These balls of steel are uncomfortably provocative and convey a sense of alpha energy. They impose themselves tyrannically on my sense of scale in the universe. I’m almost tempted to bow down and worship. The chrome coating forces the admirer to self-reflect and demands the question, “am I adequate?”
Norm P.
The best balls in town. So perfectly balanced, glistening and full of vitality. As they say, it is not always about the size but more about the attraction .... A shiny beacon of hope, to guide you down the Mall walkway; standing fixedly; alluring; beckoning you to gaze into your own reflection. ...... and now onwards, to the "Pigs".
Carradean Farley
Round. Smooth. Shinny. Very reflective in its appearance. Iconic as it gets really. If you’re emo / goth, it’s a great place to meet up with your friends. Get yourself around it, no pun intended mate. 5 stars. Adelaide is the best!
When is the best time to visit Malls Balls (Adelaide, Australia)?
In summer the metal heats up in direct sun—visit in the morning or late afternoon. In winter, clear skies make reflections sharper.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Sculpture visit | AUD 0 |
| Nearby baby facilities | AUD 0 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 0 |
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Address: 100 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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