We've searched high and low for the best things to do in Adelaide these school holidays – whether you're out and about or at home.
You can't make it through the school holidays without visiting a classic attraction. Try Aerial Obstacle Park and Gorge Wildlife Park.
Whether it's a family day out or you've nominated yourself to take your kids' friends for the day, escape rooms are fun and challenging and fill the day with excitement.
Visiting the city is always such a big adventure. Make it that much more exciting by booking a dedicated tour to see the highlights.
From musicals to music performances, there's always something happening at Adelaide's major theatres.
Enjoy the fresh air and sea breeze on the water by fishing, swimming or surfing.
Gorge Wildlife Park, Cleland Wildlife Park and Kangaroo Island are all within a couple of hours of Adelaide and offer encounters with animals big and small.
If your kids are looking for an exhilarating new activity during the school holidays, abseiling should be at the top of the list.
Climbing the Adelaide Oval roof is a must-do and the school holidays is the perfect opportunity to do it with the family. The 360-degree views of the city are exhilarating.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in control of a plane? Jump into the pilot's seat and choose from thousands of airports for your flight simulator adventure.
Keep restless kids entertained indoors with an online workshop of their choosing. Many are pre-recorded so you can watch them whenever it works best for you.
Set up the table with all manner of arts and crafts materials and let the kids' imaginations flourish. To give them some direction, try an at-home kit or craft box.
They'll be proud as punch when they come out of these painting classes with a masterpiece. Don't forget to make space in the house to hang it up.
There's so much of South Australia to see. With 2 weeks off, the school holidays mean it's time to explore. For more inspiration, see our epic South Australia road trips guide.
Distance from Adelaide: 45 minutes by car or bus.
Adelaide's closest wine region is also a playground for little ones. Wander the townships and meet the locals, have lunch at vineyards or pop into Hahndorf to introduce the kids to German culture.
Distance from Adelaide: 1.5 hours by car and 45 minutes by ferry.
That famous speck off the coast of South Australia needs no introduction. Get the kids away from the screen and surround them with natural beauty. Choose from hiking, cycling, kayaking or quad biking on the island.
Distance from Adelaide: 1.5 hours by car to Murray Mouth Lookout.
The Murray River is Australia's longest river and it tails off into the ocean in South Australia at Murray River Mouth. Sail this iconic waterway or, for the more adventurous, raft down the Mitta Mitta in Alpine National Park.
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| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays (2022–2023) | 17 December 2022 – 29 January 2023 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 15 April – 30 April 2023 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 8 July – 23 July 2023 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 30 September – 15 October 2023 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 16 December 2023 – 28 January 2024 |
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