My husband and I were visiting my sister lives in Adelaide and was planning to go to the bigger zoo…read morein the area to hold a koala. However, appearently, their koalas were having a skin condition so they canceled till furthur notice. I was so bummed till I found out Gorge Park also has koala holding event, and even better this one is free of charge with a zoo admission ticket. And I cannot believe how much fun I had at this zoo and I am in my 30's!! Do not forget to buy the food for animals. It is only $2 and you get plenty. There are a bunch of kangaroos and wallabys, as well as birds in an open area and they love to eat out of your hand! Koala holding sessions are at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, unless the weather is too hot. In that case they hold the event only at 11am. Gorge Wild Park was so worth our time in Adelaide. The park itself is not that big, but well maintained and not overly crowded, and reasonable. Thank you for the great time :)

This place was awesome . I got to hold a Koala Bear and feed…read moresome kangaroos. The highlight of my trip. They were peacocks and lots of birds. Bays hanging out Just a wonderful magical place

I believe this is actually Adelaide's oldest National Park, and it certainly does show it. In fact,…read moreas a kid I thought that this was the fun one because there were lots of things to see and do in the park, ignoring the fact that Cleland has a wildlife reserve. In fact, the old governor's mansion is located here, as well as lots of picnic areas, and a train line running through the middle. Actually, there was a time when you could catch the train through the park, and get off at a couple of stations in the middle, though these have since closed down. Still, it's a pretty cool park, and I would like to go back so as to explore it more.

I'm disappointed with myself that I have lived so close to this gorgeous park and never visited…read more It's shameful really. This place is amazing, definitely a great way to spend a day with the family. We took advantage of one of the many picnic area to enjoy our pre-packed lunch. There is a little kiosk there, or at least there was today as being Father's Day I am sure they were expecting a crowd. We have a baby so we really appreciated the abundance of shade and grassy areas for bubs to get her crawl on. There is an awesome adventure playground which our child is far too young for but would definitely capture the interest of a range of ages of children. There are a MILLION tennis courts! I'm actually not sure why so many are needed but if you are looking for a tennis court you'll find one or 20 here. We strolled through the state flora nursery at did a tour of the old government house. I'm a bit of a history nerd and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I can't wait to return to attempt some of the many walking/cycling trails. This place is awesome.

The Botanic Park is great place to hang about or inspect the nature. There is also this white dome…read morething that has tropical trees/ plants and a humid atmosphere. It is a massive place so you can always explore the hidden parts that it has to offer. Once you go there a lot in your life you start to feel bored of it. My Overall opinion is that it is a very great place and I do recommend it. Actually ignore this review, it was for the Botanic Garden. Woops!

One of Adelaide's best green spaces. Great place for a picnic, a spot of cricket, or a kick of the…read morefooty. As it is next to the Botanic Gardens there are toilets and a kiosk close by. There is no formal playground for kids but the Morton Bay Fig trees provide plenty of exploring and climbing opportunities. But get here early on the weekend in summer if you hope to get a car park!

It can be a little confusing, the park that it, because it is actually part of a much larger…read moreconservation park. As such, I would suggest that it is probably the park that is located in the Gully, and it probably ends at the second falls, not that there is any indicated as to where this park ends and Cleland begins. Mind you, this park, or at least the gully, certainly doesn't feel like your typical national park, in that the trees here make it feel much more like England. On the other hand, this place is the best place to start your trek up to the top of Mount Lofty, probably because there is a car park here. On the other hand, there isn't a kiosk, just a fancy restaurant.

Like many others, what struck me about Waterfall Gully is its proximity to the Adelaide CBD. I'd…read morespent years in Adelaide before ever coming here, and I was surprised at how close a natural treasure like this could be situated so close to the hustle and bustle of the city without any overlap. This is one of the reasons I hold Adelaide in such high regard, as you only have to travel ten minutes from the city to find yourself in an oasis such as this. The waterfall is grand and magnificent, and a short walk up to the top will give you a a breathtaking view of the flora (and the carpark) below. However, for the greatest view, one must traverse the walking trail all the way to Mount Lofty. It's no easy feat, and I've experienced my fair share of wanting to turn back. Though it starts off quite pleasant, the climb soon becomes steep and relentless, and simply grounding yourself on the rocky path is a challenge. However, the reward once reaching Mount Lofty is worth it, and you can enjoy a coffee or lunch at the cafe before making your way back down. The scenery on the drive in and out of Waterfall Gully is also picturesque, with age old architecture and rolling hills in the background. I even spotted some deer once on the drive out! Keep your eyes peeled.

The Marion Coastal Walking track that meanders through the Hallett Cove Conservation Park is a…read morewonderful place for a scenic walk or an intense run. There are a lot of stairs so it most areas it is not wheelchair or limited mobility friendly. But is easy enough for anyone, even those with below average fitness. There are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the view. In some places the silence can be deafening, in others the gentle waves lapping against the rocks sedating. For the runners - There's plenty of straight paths over looking the ocean that are intercepted in places by stairs up and down gullies and gorges. I find all of the wooden stairs to be nice and even and easy for running. Unfortunately there are spots on the dirt stairs that have eroded, are uneven and are not very easy to run at all. Some steps have eroded to the point that they are at knee height, and a new path has been trod around the stairs to avoid them. Pity that the wooden stairs are clearly well maintained but the earthen ones not. It took us 2 hours to walk from the Marino Rocks through Hallett Cove and back again. Loved every minute of it.

Beautiful area to just sit and watch the ships sail by, and look at all the returning travellers…read moreplanes

Squished in between the Coromandel Primary School and the Magarey Orchard, Frank Smith Park is a…read morerun-down playground, a football oval, a BMX track, a horse trail, a dam and a fire track, but mainly its a great place to go for a walk with your best animal pal. There are a few walking trails here but regulars generally stick to the fire track or a very narrow rabbit track cut into the hill. The park has a cricket oval at its centre and sitting in the clearing and looking at the surrounding hills is gorgeous and perfect for a picnic. Horse riders frequent here as well, following their own trail which links to the Blackwood Forest by cutting across Turners Avenue. A dam sits right next to the bordering primary school and the large watery expanse makes is perfect for doggy swims or for tadpole catching in the summer. The itsy-bitsy playground here is showing its age, but there is a swing, which makes it amazing in my books. Bring the bikes or link up with other bike trails in the area to hit the BMX track, although small, its a good starting point for a ride to Apex Park to get the bigger jumps. Watch out for the snakes in summer and sneak a few pears and plums in the season, Frank Smith is a hidden gem.

There are two things about Rymill Park that I particularly love. Firstly there's the kiosk where…read moreyou can get the best fruit toast anywhere in Adelaide and if you're lucky, Arnie the long time kiosk owner will make it for you. Secondly there's the statue of Alice in Wonderland designed by the amazing John Dowie. The statue may seem out of place to some in this inner city parkland but there is something a little magical about Rymill Park. As you get close to the lake and take in the bridge and the landing and the wonderfully relaxing surrounding. In so many ways I think a statue of Alice is entirely appropriate. If you have kids, taking them to Rymill Park to feed the ducks is always a great thing to do. Even if you don't have kids, grab your stale bread and head on down. Hire yourself a row boat and do your feeding from the middle of the lake. As many have eluded to there are problems with the water in the lake but I like to think of this as just another part of the changing face of a city park. Sometimes the lake looks stunning and other other times it looks like hell. The good news is the Adelaide City Council has just completed a refurbishment of the lake and the leaking problems have been fixed - they say things should be good for about the next 15 years so I'm not going to worry about it this week at least.

Unlike it's cousin across Rundle Street, this place is a great place to go at anytime of the year…read more(unless it's raining, then it probably isn't all that crash hot because, well, there isn't really any shelter, unless of course you count the trees, but I've never found trees to be all that wonderful in sheltering me from rain). During the Fringe a small section of the park (this one is actually pretty bit) is sectioned off for the overflow from the Garden of Unearthly Delights (and for those people who really can't be bothered waiting around for the crowds to disperse). However at other times it is a great picnic spot, and even has a little lake with rowboats and a kiosk. Oh, it you explore the place enough you will even find a statue of Alice from the Wonderland fame.

I think I'm reviewing just about every conservation park worth noting in Adelaide at the moment,…read morebut because I spend so much of my time in them, I figure that they're well worth talking about. This park is pretty cool. Really, the main drawcard for me are the walking tracks. I'm a big fan, because, if you've read my other reviews, you'll know that I usually have my dog with me, and I often have lots of time to waste in my occupation, so I tend to visit lots of parks. The tracks here are really quite good. Long and meandering, they're a nice way to improve your fitness and enjoy some beautiful scenery. I've seen plenty of native fauna here. If you're looking for a barbecue spot, this isn't really it. Solid fuel barbecues are pretty much forbidden, and I don't think that gas barbecues are a great idea here either.