Top Adelaide Outdoor Activities

Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

Grab a paddle and explore the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and mangrove forest on this outdoor adventure. These sheltered, mangrove-lined creeks host an array of marine life, birds, and the Port River dolphins. Going with a guide means you can explore and interact with the dolphins in an ecologically responsible way. Snap photos, listen to local stories, and spot wildlife as you paddle.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach that takes care of all the logistics. Discover natural attractions from Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks. Then, discover wildlife ranging from wallabies and echidnas to fur seals and sea lions, and even get up close with koalas and kangaroos.

Embark on a full-day tour from Adelaide that includes a 3-hour Murray River cruise and time to explore the German town of Hahndorf. Start with views of Adelaide at Mount Lofty Summit then head to Bridgewater Mill to see its iconic static display waterwheel. Then board the "Captain Proud" paddle wheeler for your 3-hour Murray River cruise. Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary while feasting on a 2-course lunch. After, enjoy a short sightseeing tour and free time in the German village of Hahndorf.

Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete.

Cruise along the River Torrens in Adelaide with this express option, getting an overview of the area in under an hour. Cover more ground than you would on foot, while also being able to relax on board. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Check off sights including the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

Spot and swim with dolphins in Holdfast Shores on a dolphin-watching cruise from Adelaide. Departing from the Glenelg Marina Pier on a catamaran, you’ll cruise out into the gulf for a 4 hour cruise hosted by our Marine Biologists. As thousands of dolphins live in the gulf, you’re guaranteed to see these loveable marine mammals. Offering a once in a lifetime Wild Dolphin Swim experience with all equipment supplied, this is an amazing wildlife encounter.

Skip a pedestrian visit to the Adelaide Oval—one of the region’s most recognized landmarks—for an excursion to the roof with unique city views. After a safety briefing and climbing into your suit and harness, follow your guide across a link bridge to an open viewing deck. From there, have the chance to walk a lean-out point 164 feet (50 meters) above the Oval’s cricket field.

Have an adrenaline experience with a tandem skydive from Langhorne Creek Dropzone in Adelaide. The team will welcome you and take you through a safety briefing, learning about the equipment, how to fly, and even info on becoming a solo freediver yourself! You’ll fly to your exit point with your tandem instructor who will keep you safe while you enjoy this amazing freefall experience.

The ultimate winery experience as you saddle up for a beautiful guided trail ride through the vineyards of our picturesque Petaluma site, then be treated to a guided wine tasting for adults. Refreshments for kids available.

Explore the town of Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Admire the heritage architecture on North Terrace; savor sweeping city views from Adelaide’s highest peak, Mt. Lofty; shop and taste at Beerenberg Farm; and enjoy some free time to explore Hahndorf. Includes afternoon tea or a beer tasting. Transportation in a climate-controlled vehicle, and onboard commentary, saves you having to self-drive.

Take to the sky on a 4-minute flight over the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley. Flying over our 130-year-old Shiraz vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and other varieties. Grapes from our family farm go into producing some of Penfolds’ Iconic wines. Weight & Balance Requirements – Strictly Enforced For safety and regulatory compliance, accurate passenger weights must be provided at the time of booking. • Maximum individual weight: 130kg If a passenger arrives and their weight exceeds the maximum permitted individual or combined limits, the flight will not proceed and the full cost of the experience will be forfeited. Please read the below additional information.

Take a surfing lesson at Middleton Beach, located in South Australia just outside of Adelaide. Your qualified surfing instructor teaches the basics of how to surf or assists you to refine your existing skills. Choose a morning or afternoon lesson that includes the use of a high-quality surfboard, rash top, sunscreen, and wetsuit.

Although a tour through the Barossa Valley offers the chance to see some of Australia’s finest scenery, the best view of this slice of Australian wine country is from the air. Take in the totality of the Barossa region during this short scenic flight, departing from Hoffnungsthal Valley. This tour offers a perspective that’s not available on an on-the-ground wine tour; see the scale of the plantings in the valley, as well as the Jacob’s Creek winery’s extensive tank farm.

Learn more about Aussie culture through the lens of its wine with the help of a guide to walk and talk you through the National Wine Center in Adelaide. The experience wouldn’t be complete without a wine tasting session too, as you sample three different glasses and learn more than the average drinker about noticing aroma, flavour, and texture as you sip.

Look for dolphins off the coast of Adelaide on a dolphin-spotting cruise from Glenelg, a seaside town just west of the city. As you glide across Holdfast Bay by catamaran, keep your eyes peeled for some of the thousands of dolphins who live in these waters. This wild dolphin tour is commentated and hosted by our team of marine biologists who will inform and educate you along the way.

You'll feel like a rockstar on the smoothest and coolest scenic ride in the Barossa on a stunning custom built yellow Trike. Cruise through the vineyards and hills of Australia's most famous wine region with staring bystanders galore.

Hit the Adelaide Hills in style on a private SUV tour tailored to your preferences. Choose from a list of wineries, microbreweries, and distilleries to visit with tastings and a stop for lunch at your own expense. Explore the charming German village of Hahndorf and enjoy its main street at your leisure.

Relax and take in the sights and surroundings on this private scenic helicopter flight over Rowland Flat, home of Jacob’s Creek Winery, where some of Australia’s largest wine tanks are located. Admire the quaint town of Lyndoch, the Barossa Goldfields, the Whispering Wall, the South Para Reservoirs, the southern Barossa Ranges, and more while enjoying live commentary, a pre-flight safety briefing, and photo opportunities on your own camera or phone.

There’s no doubt that South Australia’s Barossa Valley is a world-class wine region, with its Syrah and Shiraz gracing sommeliers’ lists throughout the world. On this single-day tour, discover the valley’s oenological heritage without having to check out of your Adelaide accommodation, and without having to carefully count every taster to stay under the drink-drive limit. Stops to sample local produce and enjoy a local lunch round out this fulsome experience of the Barossa Valley. Leave your cards in your wallet: tasting fees and lunch are included with this tour No need to find a meeting point in Adelaide with door-to-door transfers Arrive back in Adelaide in time for your dinner reservation Enjoy personalized service with a maximum of 7 guests on this tour

Fly over the Barossa Valley in a private helicopter, then land on a hilltop for a romantic picnic for two. Lift off from Barossa Helicopters in Lyndoch in a Robinson R44, just the two of you and your pilot. The 10-minute scenic flight crosses the southern Barossa vineyards, over Jacob's Creek, Lyndoch and the Whispering Wall. Then touch down on a private hill in the Hoffnungsthal Valley, on the family's 400-acre property, with 360-degree views. Your picnic is set up and waiting: cushioned seating, a gourmet platter of cheese, fruit, nuts, meats and biscuits, and a bottle of Shiraz, sparkling or white. The helicopter then flies you back to base. About 2 hours, daily at 12 noon. One price covers you both, and you can upgrade to a 20 or 30-minute flight if you also want to. Barossa Helicopters is South Australia's longest-running helicopter company, flying the Barossa since the mid-1980s.

E-Go Bike Hire provide premium e-bikes, both Step-Over and Step-Through frame design, with a 500kw battery ideal for confidently exploring the hills roads and tracks. Each e-Bike has a mobile phone holder mounted on the handlebar. On the day you will be given the digital map to download to your mobile phone, easy to follow using voice navigation. e-Bike hire Includes helmet and bike lock with complimentary gloves, fluorescent vest/spray jacket and pannier bags on request. Peace of mind. E-Go Bike Hire provide all day back up for unforeseen incidents.

Saddle up for a memorable horse ride through the stunning Jacob’s Creek vineyards in the Barossa Valley. With a 60-minute guided experience led by the expert team from Hallmark Farm, including Olympian Megan Jones, you'll enjoy breathtaking views and learn about the rich heritage of this iconic region. After your trail ride, indulge in a curated tasting of Jacob’s Creek Limited Release wines at the cellar door, with optional seasonal lunch to elevate your day. Perfect for wine and nature lovers alike.