Illuminate Adelaide is back for its sixth year, and the 2026 program is the biggest one yet. The festival runs from 1–19 July 2026, taking over the Adelaide CBD and surrounds with more than 100 events, 11 world premieres, and…
From high teas and seafood buffets to scenic hills and charity walks – here's what to do for Mother's Day in Adelaide on 10 May 2026.
If there’s one event on the South Australian calendar that gets people genuinely excited, it’s the Adelaide music festival that takes over Botanic Park every March. I haven’t made it to WOMADelaide 2026 yet – but living in South Australia…
Adelaide is buzzing right now, and if you haven’t already circled 20 February to 22 March 2026 in your calendar, now’s the time. The Adelaide Fringe Festival 2026 is almost here, and as someone who’s been living in Adelaide and…
Australia Day in Adelaide has always been a mix of meaning, memories, and a bit of magic. For my family, it’s a yearly tradition to head down south to Noarlunga for the Australia Day Family Fair. The kids love it…
I hadn’t planned on finding Flaherty Beach that day. We were driving toward Innes National Park when a little sign caught my eye — and I’m so glad we turned off. Tucked quietly between Hardwicke Bay and Point Turton on…
There’s something truly magical about waking up early on a warm Adelaide morning, coffee in hand, as the city slowly fills with families, laughter and the hum of Christmas anticipation. I remember watching the Christmas Pageant in Adelaide with my…
South Australian summers are legendary – from balmy evenings in the city to beachside bonfires. This 2025–26 season (Dec 2025–Feb 2026) sees Adelaide and regional SA buzzing with everything from quirky arts carnivals to wine-soaked weekends and family fireworks. I’ve rounded up…
Thorndon Park Reserve in Paradise (a north-eastern suburb of Adelaide) is a beloved family destination centred around a massive all-abilities playground set in scenic natural surrounds. The park features a historic reservoir-turned-lake, abundant birdlife, picnic areas, and modern facilities to…
The Punchbowl Waterhole Track takes you deep into Onkaparinga Gorge, leading to a hidden rock pool known as “the Punchbowl.” It’s only about 35 km south of Adelaide, but once you’re there, it feels like another world with rugged cliffs,…
