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Discovery Centre, school-holiday crafts, digital treasure hunts and free entry give children hands-on learning; elevators and trails aid parents, but fragile glass cases need close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids can hand-feed kangaroos, join Junior Conservation Club, follow safe pram-wide paths and attend lively keeper shows, while shaded picnic spots, toilets and café ease a long family visit.
Recommended visit duration: 4-5 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Cleland Wildlife Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Hands-on kangaroo feeding, school-holiday programs and flat Waterfall Gully loop give children active learning while toilets, BBQs and café keep parents relaxed.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Cleland National Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Giant castle, volcano slides, flying fox, swings and grass fields deliver hours of safe, free adventure; toilets, picnic shelters and easy parking make it almost ideal for parents with 3-12-year-olds.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Massive bird-themed playground, trampolines, flying-fox and sports courts thrill 3-12s; nearby toilets, BBQs and flat paths aid carers; bikes and dogs are banned.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Thorndon Park Reserve (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Fenced inclusive playground, lake ducks, BBQs and accessible toilets offer hours of safe play for under-12s; bring spare clothes for water play and supervise near water but risk remains low.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Rymill Park (Park 14) (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 can climb carriages, pull levers, earn simulator certificates and ride the free miniature train all day; grounds are fenced, with toilets and BBQs nearby.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Royal Adelaide Show offers rides, animal barns and fireworks, and Sunday markets run kids’ cooking demos, giving children under 12 many age-appropriate activities in a safe gated venue.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children up to 12 enjoy fenced adventure playgrounds, heritage carousel, mini steam train and safe paddling; toilets and barbecue shelters aid parents, though ride tickets add cost.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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