Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in South Australia Area

"Whilst Rundle Mall is pretty much your run of the mill capital city shopping precinct, it does boast a few little marvels which make it worth visiting on your stay in Adelaide with kids. At the top of our list is the Beehive Corner where Australia’s very first Haigh’s Chocolate store was opened back in 1915 – it still stands there today!. Head in to taste some chocolate and buy some Australia handmade chocolate bliss!"

"Located in the city centre, the Rundle Mall is the prime shopping area of Adelaide. Opened in 1976 it was Australia’s first pedestrian only street mall. The streets a shoppers paradise."

"You simply can’t go past Henley Square for beautiful beach sunset photos. Head to the delightful twinkling fairy lights to up your Instagram game even further!. Henley Square is not only thriving with life it’s the perfect backdrop for any insta post."

"Recently-revamped Henley Square is the ultimate seaside destination, no matter the season. The metropolitan beach is packed with pubs and restaurants, draped with thousands of fairy lights, and is only a few seconds from the sand."

"South Australia’s biggest outdoor market, Gepps X (pronounced Gepps Cross) Treasure Market, completely covers the Mainline Drive-In with an interesting array of goodies available to sell. The market is a bit like a giant garage sale. Sellers can showcase their goods per vehicle, so expect truckloads of items on offer at the treasure market (literally!)."

"Adelaide’s O-bahn busway terminates at this Westfield mall with more than 250 stores covering everything from fashion to homewares to gifts, curios and groceries. Adding to the appeal, many stores are open until 9pm on weeknights as well."

"Located near Adelaide’s airport, this is outlet shopping at its finest with a large range of stores covering everything from children’s clothing to designer menswear to women’s fashion, alongside shoes, stationery, luggage, general retail and more – most of which are being sold at a discount and there are always some great bargains to be found for savvy shoppers."

"Challenge your ability to stand upright at the Harbour Town Ice Skating Rink. Open 7 days a week this ice rink caters for all ages with skating aids available. Little kids can have double bladed skates that strap over normal shoes, making it even easier and more comfortable."

"Inspired by Kayla provides beautifully crafted cakes perfect for any occasion. With every design customized and baked with love, each product they provide is 100% unique. With the goal of creating a masterpiece that can sweeten any moment, the delicious bites Cakes!"

"The historic corner-store bakery in North Adelaide is one of the city’s favourites. Their pies and pasties are award-winning, but it’s their German treats that has folks flocking here: kitchener buns, Berliner doughnuts, and Grandma Perry’s streusel buns are the highlights. 54 Tynte Street North Adelaide"

"Established in 1850, the bakery continues to bake all its goodies on site using the best of local ingredients. Head on over to enjoy some flaky pastry perfection in the form of a pie or pasty and be sure to get some sweets to go. View this post on Instagram"

"Owner Helena draws inspiration from her grandmothers baking and shares this in her delicious baked goods. All products are made fresh with local ingredients, and are best enjoyed with family, friends and a cuppa. View this post on Instagram"

"One of the most visited in Australia and definitely among the top 10 things to do in Adelaide. With five floors of exhibits covering fossils, mammals, Ancient Egypt, special exhibition spaces and more plus Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures collections, the SA Museum offers plenty for young and old. With so many interactive hands on activities, Myla absolutely loved it here, she particularly loved checking out the various world mammals, learning about the various South Australian biodiversity and checking out the giant squid which spans across four floors dangling in an elevator shaft!"

"It is located on North Terrace between to State Library and the Art Gallery and it’s the one people mean when they say “The Museum”. The ground floor is always a favourite with kids. For as long as I can remember there has been a display containing full-sized animals from all over the world."

"Adelaide has quite a number of museums that you can visit with kids. Head to our museums in Adelaide resource to discover all the museums you can check off on your adventures."

"The Art Gallery of South Australia is home to a collection of more than 40,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, sketches, photographs, textiles and design masterpieces sourced from every corner of the planet, attracting 780,000 visitors per year. Founded in 1881, this gallery isn’t just the state’s premier collection of art, it’s also one of the most gorgeous buildings on Adelaide’s leafy cultural boulevard — North Terrace — perched right next door to the University of Adelaide. North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, +61 8 8207 7000"

"Explore the Art Gallery of South Australia with the kids in Adelaide, with over 45,000 works of art and changing exhibitions on display, it’s a great way to introduce contemporary and historical art to your children. Start at the Gallery is an exciting introduction to art for children aged 3-12 and their families. Held on the first Sunday of every month from 11am-3pm, Start is a free family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment."

"Hawke Building at the University of SA|© Bilby / Wikimedia Commons. Occupying the ultra-modern Hawke Building of the University of South Australia’s city west campus, the Samstag Museum is named after a former UniSA professor who bequeathed a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991. Today, the gallery is one of the top university art museums in the country, priding itself on an envelope-pushing program of cutting-edge exhibitions."

"The Samstag Museum of Art is part of the University of South Australia. The gallery cannot be missed, as it lives in the stunningly modern and architectural Hawke Building in UniSA’s city west campus. Samstag is named after a former UniSA professor, who granted a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991."

"You’ve probably already tried their churros but did you know that San Churro also makes delicious ice cream sundaes. Rundle St – 5/300 Rundle Street, Adelaide | Marion – Westfield Marion (Shop 2052B), 297 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park | Westlakes – Tenancy 26, Westfield West Lakes, 111 Westlakes Blvd|. Read our review of San Churro"

"With some of the friendliest staff around, this wholefood café serves a variety of vegan options that are fresh and healthy and will have you making up excuses to go back for more. Be sure to try the decadent orange and dark chocolate raw slice. 100 Main Road, Hahndorf SA 5245"

"The mother of dessert cafés, BracegirdlesHouse of Fine Chocolate has two locations in Adelaide, on Glenelg’s bustling Jetty Road and on Cross Road in Adelaide’s inner south. Casual and inviting, it's the perfect place to catch up with friends after dinner. All desserts are made on-site by highly talented chocolatiers, and there’s a load to choose from."