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,…
South Australia is full of places where history feels close enough to touch, from underground caves holding ancient fossils to towns built on copper and sandstone, which shaped democracy. Exploring these sites reveals how the state’s story spans deep time,…
