Top Rated Attractions in Adelaide

Operating within the heritage-listed Cleland Conservation Park, this wildlife habitat is filled with creatures that call the surrounding eucalyptus forests home. Guests are welcome to wander freely with waterfowl, hand feed hungry kangaroos, and cuddle cozy koalas. Visitors can also book guided night walks to enjoy the best of the park's nocturnal marsupials. Cleland Wildlife Park has a bistro on-site that caters conferences, weddings, functions, and private events. Otherwise, bring a picnic lunch and take advantage of the site's free gas barbecues as you enjoy unforgettable nature and wildlife.

Belair National Park offers an appealing mix of native wildlife and colonial heritage. While brightly colored parrots and koalas are common, the center piece of the park comprises the elegant sandstone buildings and gardens of Old Government House. Walkers can enjoy a stroll around Playford Lake or join a network of marked trails that wind along scenic hilltops and straddle creek beds. For families the park is peppered with barbecue areas, sports ovals and 54 ramshackle tennis courts: all part of the charm! Please note there may be a fee for parking or vehicle entry.

A quiet beach close to Mclaren Vale, Moana may take off in popularity with the advent of Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway extension. There is a bit of everything to be had here. Swim or snorkel in the cheerful clear waters of the Gulf or toss in a line to catch the local "tommy ruff" fish. And when there is a swell in the ocean and it is blowing an easterly, be sure to wax that surf board! Finally, at the end of a long summer's day, why not just hang out and enjoy one of Adelaide's special sunsets?

Initially a local landfill, Chambers Gully is one of Adelaide’s most popular walking tracks. Not only can you enjoy the sights of old ruins but you can also go for a refreshing dip in one of the springs. It’s also a quiet, serene place to simply relax and take in the fresh air. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled out for signs of koalas. There are hundreds dotting the woody areas around the trail. Chambers gully also offers a route to the summit of Mount Lofty from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the South Australian forest and the city of Adelaide. The peaceful, calm surroundings, sounds of the birds chirping and the fresh air make Chambers gully an idyllic place for a gentle stroll or even a quick run.

Bounded by Torrens Lake, King William Road and the Festival Centre, Elder Park is the park closest to the city's heart. And if its happening in Adelaide festivals, concerts, rallies, firework-displays or exhibitions then it is often happening here. On quieter days many folk simply use the park to escape the office or throw down a blanket and laze a while in the sunshine. Toilets and a kiosk are located next to the Festival Center.

Morialta Conservation Park takes its name from the Kaurna language though there is some debate as to the precise origin. Some scholars believe that the beloved park's name comes from the word moriatta, or "running water," while others believe it derives from the phrase mari yertalla, or "eastern cascade." As both theories suggests, the park is known for its outstanding water features, notably a trail of tumbling waterfalls set against the wooded Morialta Gorge. Visitors to the Mount Lofty Ranges area can enjoy such outdoor recreation as mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife watching at the magnificent Morialta Conservation Park.