This document provides a list of the top 10 things to do with kids near Adelaide, Australia. Some of the highlights include visiting Kangaroo Island to see wildlife like kangaroos and penguins, learning to surf at Surf Groms, exploring the South Australian Museum, feeding ducks at local parks, cycling along pathways, visiting the historic Fort Glanville, interacting with animals at Cleland Wildlife Park, checking out planes at the Aviation Museum, whale watching in Victor Harbour from June to September, and seeing fossils at the caves of Naracoorte. Many of the attractions provide educational experiences and opportunities to be active outdoors.

2. Top 10 Things To Do With
Kids Near Adelaide

3. Top 10 things to do with kids near Adelaide

4. Adelaide is a family-friendly city, with lots of playground
options, parklands and attractions to keep little minds
busy and your wallet happy. Aside from the city's
picturesque views, there are also a list of adventurous
activities in Adelaide that will make your stay more fun.
We have compiled a list of ‘Top 10 things to do with kids
near Adelaide’ which includes some old favorites and a
few lesser-known gems so you and your family can
explore this great city.

5. Kangaroo Island
A great adventure that starts with a ferry trip, Kangaroo
Island is a must-see with stunning beaches, natural
landscapes and no shortage of animals to see such as
koalas, penguins, kangaroos, sea lions and bird life.
This trip is a highly recommended family destination,
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value packages.

6. Surf Groms
What is it? Surf Groms is a National Development
Program started by Surfing Australia aimed at kids 5-12
years of age.
Your kids can join the fun with Surf & Sun who have been
operating at Middleton for more than 12 years. They are
also teaching surfing lessons and tips to those people who
wants to learn how to surf.

7. South Australian Museum
The Museum’s permanent galleries will fuel discovery and
learning.
From Ancient Egypt, to minerals and meteorites, to world
mammals there’s plenty for kids to see.
The Museum is wheelchair and baby-stroller accessible,
has a parents room, cafeteria, toilets and shop.

8. Feeding ducks
What child doesn’t love to feed ducks, swans and other
bird life?
Adelaide is home to many great parks and wetlands that
are popular for picnics, and family outings.
Some suggestions of Adelaide spots suitable for feeding
ducks are Apex Park Wetlands, Wittunga Botanic Gardens,
Woorabinda Lake Reserve and the St Peters billabong at
the LG Perriam Memorial Oval.

9. Cycling
Adelaide is a cyclist’s haven with well-marked cycle
pathways, and a sprinkling of routes off-the-beaten track.
Fleurieu Adventures is a local South Australian company
where you can hire bikes and pedal your way around the
sights.

10. Fort Glanville
Just 16 kilometres from Adelaide city, Fort Glanville is one
of the best preserved colonial forts in Australia.
They stage monthly re-enactments of military activities
such as cannon firing. A visitor centre has displays and
historical artefacts related to colonial defence.
The fort is accessible to all visitors and has onsite car
parking, toilets and barbeque picnic areas.

11. Cleland Wildlife Park
Who wants to cuddle a koala?
This South Australian tourist attraction gives you the
chance to feed kangaroos, wallabies, and emus in a
natural setting.
They also offer night walks so visitors can learn about the
nocturnal animals – you may even see a Tasmanian Devil
get fed!

12. Aviation Museum
Located at Port Adelaide, this is a fun place for families
with good facilities including baby change rooms, gift
shop and toilets.
There are lots of planes on display, with many open for
cockpit access so your kids can pretend to be pilots.

13. Whale watching
It wouldn’t be a ‘Top 10’ list without mentioning whale
watching. From June to September, the waters near
Victor Harbour are inhabited by Southern Right whales
that come here to mate and give birth. Victor Harbour has
been the best place to watch whales while surfing.
Join a whale watching tour for a once in a lifetime
experience watching whales basking in the warm waters.

14. Naracoorte Caves
As South Australian’s only UNESCO-listed World Heritage
site, the parks caves have preserved fossils for the past
500,000 years.
There are walking tours of various caves including a ‘Bat
Cave’, or you can try your nerve at adventure caving,
crawling and walking through vaulted chambers and rock
passages.

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