Top Things to do in Greater Adelaide
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Greater Adelaide, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Adelaide, Australia including Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Belair National Park, Aldinga Beach, Gorge Wildlife Park, Thorndon Park, The Cedars, Botanic Park, Cleland Wildlife Park.
Restaurants in Greater Adelaide
1. Soldiers Memorial Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is a lovely memorial. So many were killed in those wars. These are the wars that the citizens of Victor Harbor went to war: Battle of Long Tan, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Vietnam War and South Africa Boer War. They have a tall white cross that is name the Long Tan Cross. There were roses and trees. I liked that it was close to the beach and ocean. I was quite impressed. Worthwhile to see!
2. Adelaide Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,107 reviews
Adelaide Zoo, one of Adelaide's most iconic attractions, is home to more than 3,000 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. Situated next to the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide Zoo is open every day of the year from 9:30am to 5pm and this amazing wildlife experience is only a 15 minute walk from the city.
Reviewed By dmw447 - Sydney, Australia
Easy to get to the Zoo when staying in Adelaide, short walk from the city. Had an great time at the Zoo, saw the lions and tigers feeding time. The animal enclosures are well-designed, so even when there is a large crowd everyone gets a chance to see the animals.
3. Adelaide Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,912 reviews
In the heart of the city but another world away ... Take time out to explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world. Spend an hour or spend the day among the 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Relax in the shade or enjoy a coffee among some of Australia's finest plant collections.
Reviewed By Michellenrob - Adelaide, Australia
If you work your way down North Terrace, east you will come to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. this is a quiet and beautiful oasis in the city and borders on botanic Park and the Zoo. It makes for a great day out for families all within about a 5 minute walk of the city center. It houses an original Victorian glass house with a famous Amazon lily, big lawned areas, water lily ponds and lovely mature trees dating from the 1850's ( Adelaide was settled by private charter in 1836). The botanic gardens then exit onto botanic park at the northern boundary. Botanic park is a large grassed park with lovely big shade trees and is popular with locals for picnics. A short walk across the park and you can visit the very good Adelaide Zoo to see lots of native animals as well as all the usual suspect. A great day for a family if visiting Adelaide.
4. Belair National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Roving144190 - Nuriootpa, Australia
This place has so much history. The walks, hikes trails are great for you and the family. You can bring your bike and try the bike trails. Watch the wild life and visit the old government house or relax and use the bbq facilities for a nice family lunch. There are plenty of ovals and tennis courts and dog friendly place.
5. Aldinga Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By karenm642 - Sydney, Australia
Beautiful beach. Quite vast , lovely azure ,clear seas ... amazed to see cars all over the sand. Also the poles from an old pier and caves ... A few families out there today. It was glorious
6. Gorge Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Thorndon Park
Overall Ratings
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.
8. The Cedars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By raandaka - Greater Adelaide, Australia
Six of us, including SA locals, interstate and overseas friends visited The Cedars where we took a self guided tour of the Han's Heysen Studio, a walk on the property (Artists Walk) and down to the green pool, followed by joining the guided tour of the House and self guided tour of the Nora Heysen Studio. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the volunteer staff and guides were helpful and informative. One of our overseas guests even commented that she enjoyed it as much as visiting Monet's House and Garden in Giverny! The garden surrounding the house was lovely with many old fashioned plants and flowers and lawned areas, and the Artist's Walk took in magnificent gum trees on the bushland property.
9. Botanic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By wendy505007 - Adelaide, Australia
This is a great place for a picnic. The large old trees give beautifly shade and are a great place for young children to play.
10. Cleland Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
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.
