Fun-filled activities to do these holidays

Just hear those school bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too. The Christmas school holidays are rapidly approaching, with students looking forward to enjoying six weeks of sun-filled, fun-filled time away from school.

So, while the teachers take a well-earned rest, parents and caregivers are once again handed the task of keeping their children entertained throughout the school holidays.

Luckily, South Australia offers a range of fun, adventure filled activities that will excite both adults and children alike. In this article, you can find excellent day activities to do these holidays while supporting local South Australian businesses.

TreeClimb Adelaide:

Suitable for ages 4 and above.

Location: Corner of Greenhill Road and Unley Road, Adelaide SA 5000.

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Are you looking for a thrill? Well look no further than TreeClimb Adelaide. Nestled in the Adelaide parklands, TreeClimb challenges their guests to complete seven different obstacle courses while suspended high above the ground.

Each course varies in difficulty, with TreeClimb offering both a kid’s course for the little tackers and a grand course for the older ones. The kids’ course has 21 stages for the kids to complete while the grand course offers 52 levels, including both a zip line and a thrill-inducing rope swing.

TreeClimb Adelaide also cater for those that are unable to participate in the action, offering food and drink options in their café located in the eco hut. There are also plenty of comfortable seating areas around the park, allowing visitors to take in the incredible beauty of the parklands.

For more details and booking times you can visit their website linked below:

https://www.treeclimb.com.au/book-now

Steamranger Heritage Railway

Suitable for all ages.

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Are you looking to explore the costal or hillside regions of South Australia without having to waste fuel? Then the Steamranger Heritage Railway is what you’ve been looking for. The Steamranger Heritage Railway offer their guests three different steam power trains to choose from.

The Cockle train travels along the oldest steel railway in Australia, tracing back to 1854. Why is this train named the “Cockle train” you may ask? Following the railways construction in 1854, Port Elliot townsfolk travelled in horse drawn trains to Goolwa to collect cockles. At the end of the day the cockles were then carted on the train back to Port Elliot.

The Cockle train takes their guests on the same journey that many of the Port Elliot townsfolk embarked on. The Cockle train departs from Goolwa each day and stops at Middleton, before continuing onto Port Elliot. During the ride, guests can relax and enjoy magnificent views of the coastline. There is also ample time for passengers to explore and purchase refreshments from the local towns and the train stations along the route.

For more details and prices, you can visit their website below:

https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/our-trains/cockle-train/

Strawberry Picking at Beerenberg

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Do you or your family have a sweet tooth? If so, then the Beerenberg family farm will satisfy all your sweet cravings.  Boasting over 100 hectares of land, the Beerenberg farm offers plenty of activities for guests, with the main attraction being strawberry picking.

During the months of November to April, visitors can soak up the sun and breath in the fresh air while picking and tasting the delicious strawberry’s home grown on the Beerenberg farm.

After spending the afternoon picking strawberries, guests can enjoy fresh food and drinks at the café on site, catering meals from breakfast to dinner. Visitors can also indulge in tastings and take part in cooking demonstrations.

Before leaving, visitors can visit the Beerenberg official shop and browse the wide range of relishes, jams and dips prepared at the Beerenberg farm. These relishes are sure to elevate your cooking and impress your guests.

You can find more information on the Beerenberg farm and strawberry picking times on their website linked below:

https://beerenberg.com.au/pages/strawberry-picking