Family Activities

Six generations of jam-making and seasonal strawberry picking

A famous family farm shop selling jams, sauces and relishes, with seasonal pick-your-own strawberries that make it a family favourite.

Hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas in the bush

An open-range wildlife park on the slopes of Mount Lofty where you can walk among free-roaming kangaroos and emus and (by booking) hold a koala.

Old-fashioned lollies and toys at the Rocking Horse

The confectionery and toy emporium beside the Big Rocking Horse, packed with traditional sweets, woodwork and souvenirs.

Watch chocolate made the old-fashioned way

A heritage chocolate factory in Woodside where you can watch traditional chocolate-making through viewing windows and sample the wares.

Cool-climate gardens that blaze with autumn colour

A spectacular cool-climate botanic garden on the slopes below Mount Lofty, famous for rhododendrons, a tranquil lower lake and dazzling autumn foliage.

The Hills' most famous view over Adelaide

The highest point of the Mount Lofty Ranges, with a panoramic lookout over the Adelaide plains and coast, a visitor centre, cafe and trailheads.

The southern hemisphere's great motoring collection

A sprawling museum partly housed in an 1852 flour mill, displaying hundreds of historic cars, motorcycles and the story of Australian motoring.

Heritage steam journeys from Mount Barker

A volunteer-run heritage railway running restored steam and diesel services from Mount Barker station on select days, including scenic Hills runs.

Climb one of Australia's great Big Things

A towering 18-metre rocking horse you can climb, beside a toy factory and a free-roaming wildlife park - a classic Hills family stop.