Best Outdoor Activities in Hahndorf

"The second oldest zoo in the country, Adelaide Zoo was opened in 1883 and is home to over 3,000 animals. Located just to the north of the city center, the zoo is divided into different regions, such as Africa, Australia, and South America. Animals from those parts of the world all reside happily in their natural habitats."

"Meet Wang Wang & Funi, the resident giant pandas at the Adelaide Zoo. They’ve been on loan from China since 2009 and are the only breeding pair in Australia, but they’ve yet to produce any offspring. At the zoo you’ll also see many native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, emus, and sea lions."

"The seasonal Moseley Beach Club is back again for an exciting summer on the famed Glenelg beach foreshore from November 30 2020 to late March 2021. Open daily from 11am to 11pm, the beach club offers a delicious variety of both food and drink options including your favourite beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails. A calendar full of events, live music and entertainment is in the works, some of which will be free while others will require purchase of tickets – look out on the Moseley’s social media for further details."

"Adelaide’s hottest beachfront bar, the Moseley Beach Club is Australia’s first proper beach club, and is actually set up on the sand. Complete with kabanas, table service and festoon lighting, you’ll feel like you’re in Europe in no time. (Beach club is currently closed and will reopen in Summer. In the meantime visit the Moseley on Jetty Road)"

"The River Torrens Linear Park runs from the foothills at Athelstone all the way to Henley Beach. There are playgrounds dotted along the trail so you can stop with the kids for a break. Also perfect for prams, scooters and bikes."

"The city centre and upmarket North Adelaide are surrounded by a broad band of parkland. Colonel William Light, Adelaide’s controversial planner, came up with the concept, which has been both a blessing and a..."

"Located just 10 km (6 miles) from the Adelaide city center, Glenelg is a charming beachside suburb known for its sandy beach, historic…"

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"About 22km (14mi) from Adelaide’s centre, the Cleland Conservation Park is home to the Cleland Wildlife Park, Mount Lofty Summit, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and Waterfall Gully. Making for a great day trip from the city, you can combine visiting the animals at the wildlife park with the flora and fauna of the Botanic Garden, before braving the hike up to the top of Mount Lofty, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas over the city all the way to the coast. Take the scenic route down through Waterfall Gully, before heading back to the city and treating yourself to a well-deserved meal at one of the city’s great restaurants."

"For wildlife spotting, city views and heart rate-raising hikes, head for Cleland Conservation Park. Flanking the eastern foothills of the city and marking the start of the Adelaide Hills, here a network of walking trails weaving through bushland are teeming with wildlife, including the popular Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty hike and a section of the Heysen Trail. To hike without another soul in sight, choose one of the lesser known surrounding 11 trails and traverse through dense bushland, up challenging inclines, by waterfalls and past sites of historical and cultural importance as you spot koalas, kangaroos and birdlife."

"Found in the bushland of the Adelaide Hills, Cleland Conservation Park preserves natural surroundings for native wildlife. With many walking and cycling tracks, the park offers a unique opportunity to explore this scenic spot your way. No visit is complete without a look at Waterfall Gully, the largest of seven waterfalls in the area."

"This park in the heart of Adelaide’s downtown is a place where people can relax for a few moments, take some time out or have a cafe in the amid the vegetation. Covering over 50 hectares, the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is the biggest greenhouse in the southern hemisphere. The park host many events such as festivals and concerts all year long."

"Featuring bright purple wisterias, enormous greenhouses, exotic huts, and dainty rose gardens, you'll easily find your very own hideaway in this mass of greenery. For the ultimate experience, buy a pre-packaged sandwich from the retro kiosk, to eat whilst circling the duck pond."

"Inspired by world famous Japanese cuisine, Mr. Cheese is home to the light Japanese cheesecake which has less calories than a traditional cheesecake... that basically makes it healthy right?. View this post on Instagram"

"On the outskirts of the CBD you will find The Unley, who bring fairy lights and potted plants to a fun outdoor venue that is perfect for a summer catch up. Look over the treetops and houses of the surrounding suburbs and take in this free flowing contemporary venue, as this bright and vibrant setting, ensures that it feels like summer all year round. We love this venue for a lazy arvo drink, but beware the chilled out vibes could turn a lazy drink into something much bigger."

"Massive renovations gave the classic Boho Bar a serious facelift in 2015, providing the southern fringe of the city a modern new rooftop watering hole. The Unley is a lively pub with breezy first-floor balconies as well as an airy, open rooftop bar brimming with lush plants and twinkly lights — the ideal spot to enjoy a drink with lunch or dinner as well as a big side serving of city views."

"At its heart, The Unley is a classic suburban pub, even though it’s just minutes from the city. There’s a chicken parmy on the menu, daily happy hour specials and craft beers on tap. Someone had the genius idea of adding an upstairs deck as part of the most-recent renovation and woah, was that ever a good move."

"Orders can be picked up at the coffee window situated at the front of the cafe, or the staff can take the delivery to your car parked out the front of the cafe. The Messy Tomato will also be introducing ready-to-eat meals which will be available for pick up or delivery."

"Pearl has once again opened after only doing takeaways during the pandemic, but they are back and here to stay on the Aldinga Esplanade. The focus at Pearl is sustainable seafood, most of what is served comes straight from the ocean. Owners Jules Rydon and Bec Seidel are long time locals who grew up in the area and travelled across the world, returning to provide the essence of Mediterranean cuisine."

"Pearl spent six months doing takeaway only due to Covid, but is now properly up and running. The focus here is sustainability. “Most of the seafood we use comes from the ocean out the front of the shop,” says co-owner Jules Rydon."