We've developed a guide for accessible and inclusive activities to do in Adelaide and South Australia. Check out our list below.
Aquatic Centre, Thebarton
Thebarton Aquatic Centre is a family-friendly and fun for all swimming centre located in Torrensville.
They have a wide range of programs for all ages including a learn to swim program and school holiday fun.
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Garden is located in the heart of the city, and features beautiful gardens and stunning architecture. Things to see include the 1877-built Palm House, First Creek Wetland, the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion, the Santos Museum of Economic Botany and the Bicentennial
Conservatory.
The Garden is open 365 days a year and entry is free.
Adelaide Planetarium
Based at UniSA's Mawson Lakes campus, the Planetarium offers a unique interactive experience to explore the universe, galaxy and solar system.
The Adelaide Planetarium will take you on an immersive journey through space, with stars and constellations coming alive during their stunning night sky presentations and fulldome movies.
Art Gallery of South Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia is home to one of Australia's great art collections from Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia.
Take a tour with an experienced guide, attend an artist talk, or plot your own course.
The art gallery is open 364 days a year with free tours at 11am and 2pm daily.
Adelaide Gaol
The Adelaide Gaol is open 10am-4pm, 7 days a week, with self-guided and group tours available.
Adelaide Gaol is one of the oldest remaining colonial public buildings in Adelaide and is the site of some of the state's most grisly history.
Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.
Adelaide Zoo is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with many drinking fountains throughout, as well as a full body ceiling bathroom hoist. It is designed to meet many sensory and accessible needs, however assistance animals are not allowed.
AFL Max
Fans of AFL can test themselves against kicking, passing, fitness and tackling activations to enhance their skills. Alongside AFL challenges, the centre includes an interactive gaming zone, climbing walls and trampolines.
At this venue, wheelchair access and accessible toilets are available and service animals are allowed. There are also sessions for special needs groups.
AMF Bowling, Zone Bowling and Bowland
Many bowling venues around SA now accept the Companion Card and offer a free game of bowling to an accompanying carer.
They may also offer every-day discounted bowling to all people with a disability.
Beerenberg Farm
Beerenberg has a range of experiences available, from high teas, to pie making, to their most popular activity: strawberry picking.
This activity is generally open from November to April, but please note, strawberry picking is weather dependent. Always check the Beerenberg website before attending to check if their patch is open.
Barossa Farmers Market
The Barossa Farmers Market operates every Saturday morning from 7:30am until 11:30am. This market offers an array of local produce, meats, dairy, breads, beverages and sweet treats and artisanal goods. There are also plants and flowers for sale.
The Market is also a great place to walk through to start off your Saturday morning.
The Market has accessible toilets, ample parking, and room to move around inside the venue.
Brighton & Seacliff Beach
SA has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Brighton Beach is wheelchair accessible and the perfect destination for your Beach Wheelchair. Head on down to the Lifesaver building to find the ramp straight down to the sand.
Seacliff Beach was the first in SA to roll-out an accessible beach mat. The mat is set-up on weekends and public holidays from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Hold a koala, feed the kangaroos! Just 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, this is a great facility for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
There are accessible bathroom facilities and parent's room at the entrance, next to the cafe and gift shop. Prams and wheelchairs are available to hire and both the cafe and interpretive centre are step free, spacious and easy to navigate.
Dolphin Explorer Cruises
See the iconic Ships Graveyard, the wonderful International Bird Sanctuary and so much more.
If you have mobility requirements, please contact Port River Cruises prior to boarding. They can provide a ramp and a different boarding location if required.
Please note this activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Escape Rooms
The aim of Escape Rooms is to solve a series of puzzles and follow clues to escape a room under a certain time. Escape Rooms can be great as a group activity.
There's several locations across Adelaide and most say they're accessible, but if interested, we recommend calling ahead about whether specific access needs can be catered to.
Hahndorf Village
Discover shops, galleries and studios, a cheese maker, leather smith, candle makers, chocolatiers, and more.
The footpaths are generally flat and paved. There are multiple zebra crossings. Many buildings have ramp access too. Accessible toilets can be found in most dining venues, with public facilities throughout.
Hahndorf Farm Barn
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children's farmyard and wildlife park.
You can hold, touch and feed most of our animals in complete safety and at your own comfort level.
Inflatable World
Inflatable World venues are home to the Biggest Indoor Inflatable Playgrounds in Australia and are all inclusive where everyone can have fun.
They also provide autism friendly visits.
Melba's Chocolate Factory
Located in the Adelaide Hills, Melba’s Chocolate Factory is a sweet tooth’s paradise. Their aim is to make their Factory as accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible.
Their indoor and outdoor seating areas have room to accommodate wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. The Factory is laid out in a simple format to enable visitors to easily navigate aisles.
Mintaro Maze
Located just out of Adelaide is South Australia’s living hedge maze.
It’s a fun way to “get lost” and enjoy the scenery, as well as the gift shop and café on site. The maze is able to be navigated via wheelchair and there are accessible toilets on site.
MOD.
MOD. is a free science experience like no other.
Interact, learn and be inspired - MOD. is Australia's boldest, and South Australia's only, interactive public science and creativity space.
Open hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Moonlight Cinemas
The Moonlight Cinemas are a great way to catch the latest movies, whilst being in the outdoors.
Accessible toilets are located at the venue, as well as disabled parking spots. There is also a wheelchair viewing area.
Please note there are no paved pathways. They also do not have an audio induction loop system at Adelaide Moonlight Cinema.
Narnu Farm
Located in Hindmarsh Island, Narnu Farm is a family friendly farm full of animals!
You can ride a horse, cuddle and feed baby animals, build your own forts, and more.
Narnu strives to provide their guests with a safe and inclusive environment.
National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum is an impressive collection of vehicles and a great display of history. Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, the National
Motor Museum’s grounds are also perfect for picnics or a barbecue.
National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum at Port Adelaide has more than 100 exhibits within two huge pavilions and an 1870's heritage listed goods shed.
Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm.
Palace Nova Cinemas
The popular cinema actively welcomes and supports a diverse community with easy access to all cinemas and free admission for Carers with Companion Card.
Audio description and enhanced hearing is available for all movies and the staff are more than happy to discuss your needs ahead of time.
Popeye Cruises
The famous popeye cruise now offers multiple experiences, includingsightseeing cruises, high teas, and devonshire teas. Companion card holders travel free aboard their sightseeing cruises.
Please note that the Popeye does not have ramp access. There is a handrail to the left side and a skipper and deckhand who will always offer to assist. Most wheelchairs can fit through Popeye’s entrance.
Popeye Cruises
The famous popeye cruise now offers multiple experiences, includingsightseeing cruises, high teas, and devonshire teas. Companion card holders travel free aboard their sightseeing cruises.
Please note that the Popeye does not have ramp access. There is a handrail to the left side and a skipper and deckhand who will always offer to assist. Most wheelchairs can fit through Popeye’s entrance.
South Australian Museum
The Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material, with touch screens, interactive elements and a wealth of information.
The museum offers a range of accessible programs including Auslan and audio-described tours.
South Australian Maritime Museum
Track the voyages of navigators who charted unknown waters, seafarers who trader over the oceans, and migrants who sailed into new lives.
The Museum's exhibitions tell stories of our maritime history. The Museum is located in two 1850s bond stores with three floors of permanent and special exhibitions.
The Port Adelaide Lighthouse is also just a short walk from the Museum.
Sticky Rice Cooking School
Sticky Rice cooking classes promise a food journey that will inspire, delight and bring people together as you learn and discover new skills and tastes together.
They look to inspire everyone to enjoy and master the art of culturally diverse food at home.
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