Top Things to do in Greater Adelaide
10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Greater Adelaide That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Adelaide, Australia including Guided Bird Walks, Thalassa Park, Cleland Conservation Park, Greenfields Wetlands, McElligott's Quarry Reserve, Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park, Gorge Wildlife Park, Cleland Wildlife Park, Thorndon Park, Waterfall Gully.
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1. Guided Bird Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Thalassa Park
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Cleland Conservation Park
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By LizW912 - Newcastle, United Kingdom
Had an amazing time at the park. Walking through a field of Kangaroos and stopping to feed them, watching Koala's, Dingo's and Pelican's feed and a Tasmanian Devil to top it off. Enjoyed an afternoon at Adelaide Zoo during our stay but this was better. Only disappointment was the limited range of food available at the cafe. Easy spend 3 to 4 hours at the venue so would be good to have more food options.
4. Greenfields Wetlands
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. McElligott's Quarry Reserve
6. Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park
7. Gorge Wildlife Park
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4.5 based on 438 reviews
A place where people and animals get together. See all your favourite Australian animals such as wombats, dingoes and Tasmanian devils. Feed the kangaroos and wallabies and cuddle a koala daily at 11.30am, 1.30 & 3.30pm
Reviewed By 912nicholasw - Colchester, United Kingdom
Spent a very pleasant four hours at this small wildlife centre. Very good value at $19 each plus another $10 for the ‘hold a koala’ experience. The holding session was well organised and the koala diligently posed with a number of visitors whilst concentrating on their eucalyptus leaves. Overall the centre appears to have approximately 50% of the wildlife roaming free whilst the majority of the caged animals and birds appeared to have enough space. Great variety of birds, animals and reptiles including native Australian species and others from overseas. The park is small enough to walk round in an hour but we found the more you looked the more you discovered. Only a short drive from Adelaide so easily fitted into a holiday schedule. Additionally worth a mention is the friendliness of the staff who mix in with visitors and were helpful throughout.
8. Cleland Wildlife Park
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4.5 based on 1,302 reviews
Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null
The day at the park was awesome. I enjoyed to walk through the huge enclosures of the different kangaroos and wallabies. To hand feed the kangaroos was a great experience, to be close to them and to sit down and look at the kangaroos. Fantastic was also the Koala "close-up" experience in the morning. To enjoy this you have to be there minimum a half an hour before they start because there is a limited number of people who can do it and if you like they take photos with your own camera. And, There are a few other Koalas on eucalyptus trees, if you don't like to wait in line I spent a long time next to my favourite animal the Wombats. I saw my first white wombat and he was moving around. That was a memorable event for me. I was so fascinated by the wildlife and walking around there are also echidnas, potoroos, emus, birds and much more. It is a great Park to see lots of Australian Wildlife.
9. Thorndon Park
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
A large, shaded junior/toddler play park with a liberty disabled swing provide fun for all. Multiple barbeques and picnic settings beckon invitingly across the shady grassed expanse. Walking trails take you throughout this photographic location and past unique attractions like the natural wetlands and giant chess board. A small heritage museum is open each weekend adjacent to the kiosk. Both the kiosk and museum are proudly operated by the Rotary Club of Morialta. Thorndon Park is open to the general public at all hours. Please note, dogs are prohibited in the park at all times and the car park is locked between the hours of sunset and sunrise each day. Hire Spaces include an Amphitheatre, Rotunda and Oval Area that can be used for performances, community events, weddings, birthdays, sports days and other major events. For more information please call 8366 9222.
Reviewed By robertdF3787MY - Greater Adelaide, Australia
Thorndon Park keeps improving. There really is something for everyone - playground, BBQ, undercover areas (BYO chairs), kiosk, grass parks for ball games, birds galore, the occasional koala, the 1450m circular walking track, summer moonlight markets, writing, photography, painting, fitness training; hey, sit and just do nothing. Carpark has completed major improvements. Love it.
10. Waterfall Gully
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By Awsomeal - Adelaide, Australia
We came here to do the walk up to Mount Lofty it’s about 7.5km and the last part up to mount lofty is step . Will take about 2hr to 2.5 hrs .. But it’s a beautiful walk and very enjoyable. We ran into a couple of wallabies. Fitness anyone can do it just take your time enjoy the view..
