Things to do
Adelaide Sightseeing is excited to be a touring partner of the 2017 Pacific School Games.
We are South Australia’s largest and longest serving day tour operator, having been in business for over 30 years. As a South Australian operated company, and part of the SeaLink Travel Group, we take pride in knowing our state well.
We offer half day, full day and longer stays through Adelaide and to South Australia’s most popular destinations such as the Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbor, McLaren Vale, Murray River, Adelaide City and the Hills & Hahndorf region.
If you wish to explore South Australia before, after or even during the 2017 Pacific School Games we can help you ‘see more’ of what this amazing state has to offer.
Adelaide Sightseeing will offer a 20% discount on the following popular tours for participants and their accompanying family*
· Adelaide City Highlights (AS14)
· Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf (AS13)
· Ultimate Adelaide (AS12)
· Barossa & Hahndorf Highlights (AS10)
· Barossa Food & Wine Experience (AS2)
· Victor Harbor & McLaren Vale Highlights (AS18, AS18L, AS18D)
· Murray River Highlights (AS23)
To make the most of this special offer, simply go to www.adelaidesightseeing.com.au
Here you can explore our full range of tours and book online. Alternatively, you can call our friendly reservations centre on 1300 769 762 to make a reservation. As it’s a busy time of the year, we recommend you get in early and lock in your tours now so you don’t miss out!
Make sure you enter or quote the special promotion code PSG2017 when you book, and you will be on your way to a fabulous South Australian experience.
*Conditions; Available for immediate booking. Valid for travel dates 26th November – 15th December 2017. Not valid with any other offer. Discount off full retail price. Promotional code must be quoted at time of booking to receive discount. When booking online, discount will be applied at the checkout. New bookings only. Credit card fees apply. Please check full terms and conditions on website or on our brochure.
Adelaide for Families
Adelaide has something for everyone, including activities galore that both kids and little kids will love. From coastal adventures to fun in the inner CBD, Adelaide can keep the whole family occupied and entertained.
The city is alive with different activities for the family, whether it’s along the River Torrens that cuts through the CBD, exploring the South Australia Museum or visiting the thousands of animals at the Adelaide Zoo.
Just minutes from the CBD is the home of Australia’s oldest chocolate making company, Haigh’s, with a factory full of fresh chocolate products for all to try and buy.
If you’re keen to get out of the city you will find a lot of different activities for the family to get involved in. Monarto Zoo and Cleland Wildlife Park will more than satisfy the animal lovers of the family. The Beachouse is full of fun activities for the family, situated in Adelaide’s coastal suburb of Glenelg is sure to be a hit with everyone.
In the Adelaide Hills you will find not only picturesque scenery but some of South Australia’s best food products including the home of one of Australia’s most popular jam, condiment and sauce company, Beerenberg. Beerenberg’s child-friendly farm is located in the enchanting town of Hahndorf. Adelaide is very easy to get around and the flat streets of the city make walking around a breeze. Here are the top 10 things that you and your family can do while in Adelaide:
Adelaide Zoo
Just a 15 minute walk from the Adelaide CBD, the Adelaide Zoo is home to a huge variety of animals including Wang Wang and Funi, the southern hemisphere’s only giant pandas.
Monarto Zoo
Only an hour’s drive from the CBD is Monarto Zoo, an open range zoo home to many animals from Africa including the entertaining chimpanzees and the elegant giraffes.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Located just 20 minutes from Adelaide, the Cleland Wildlife Park is home to many native Australian animals spread over 35 hectares of natural habitat. Most animals roam free, giving visitors the chance to have interactive experiences with the animals as well as the opportunity to touch, hold and snap a picture with one of the very friendly koalas.
Cleland Wildlife Park’s website
River Torrens Captain Jolley’s Paddleboats
Paddle along the River Torrens with the fast and easy-to-paddle boats offered by Captain Jolley. This must-do activity is a fun way for the whole family to enjoy the River Torrens and its surrounds.
For more on River Torrens Captain Jolley’s Paddleboats, click here
Beerenberg Farm
Open all year round, the Beerenberg Farm stocks all of Beerenberg’s jams, condiments and sauces as well as giving visitors the opportunity to pick fresh, ripe strawberries straight from the farm. The whole family will love the hands-on experience of picking strawberries and the experience is even better when you taste how delicious they are.
Haigh’s Chocolate Factory
As Australia’s oldest chocolate making company, Haigh’s offers tours of its factory which is found just outside of the CBD. Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate making and indulge in some samples along the way. The children are sure to feel like they are in ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ during this experience.
Haigh’s Chocolate Factory website
Hahndorf
The enchanting German town of Hahndorf is home to an abundance of family-friendly activities for all to enjoy such as a trip to the Hahndorf Farm Barn where you can roam around and interact with the farm animals. You’ll also find the Hahndorf Puppet show, which is the only shop in South Australia dedicated to puppets. Don’t miss the chance to visit Hahndorf Sweets, an old-fashioned sweet shop.