Top Rated Parks to Visit in Queenstown

"A post shared by ClelandWildlifePark (@clelandwildlifepark) on Jan 6, 2019 at 1:32pm PST. Having visited many wildlife parks over the years, we decided to leave Cleland Wildlife Park off our list and were then berated by friends for doing so!. The park has been running since 1967 and provides an immersive nature experience for visitors who can connect with animals in their natural environment."

"Located 25min drive from the CBD in Adelaide Hills, the Cleland Conservation & Wildlife Park hosts more than 130 species of Australian wildlife. Covering 35 hectares, the park offers a full immersion into the Australian wildlife as you can get very close to the animals moving freely. In addition, the park offers night tours, when some marsupials are most active."

"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."

"Located temptingly close to the water, the Henley Square Make It Mine Market is the perfect sand to shopping activity. With 75 stalls scattered across Henley Square showcasing a range of handmade arts, crafts and fashion, the marketplace supports local Adelaide businesses on the last Sunday of every month. Come for the shopping, stay for the food and entertainment; the Henley Square Markets have an onsite DJ, face painting and food stalls to keep you interested."

"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."

"On the southern bank of the River Torrens, Elder Park brings a touch of natural beauty to the city. Bordered by a walking and cycling track, Elder Park is a stunning spot to stop with a coffee and watch the world go by. Watch rowers power along the river, wave to Popeye the boat, and admire the way Adelaide parks fit so perfectly within the city."

"Elder park is the area where every postcard of Adelaide is shot from. The park is surrounded by a lovely stretch of the river Torrens, Adelaide oval, the Festival theater and convention center. One of the main draw cards as one of the best wedding photo locations in Adelaide is the huge rotunda sitting surrounded by beautifully manicured lawn."

"Located in the heart of Adelaide, Elder Park is the city’s most famous park. Laid out on the banks of the Torrens River in 1882, locals and tourists love this place to picnic and relax close to the river’s fountain and the rotunda. Travellers travel photobook from Melbourne, Australia, Australia / CC BY"

"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 Victoria Park Loop is a great place for families to take a walk, ride bikes away from the dangers of the road, or to simply walk the dog in open space away from the traffic.Read our review"

"Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, Flagstaff Hill | Read our review. You can enter Sturt Gorge Recreation Park from Broadmeadow Drive, Black Road and Bonneyview Road in Flagstaff Hill, The Boulevard in Bellevue Heights and Craigburn Road in Craigburn Farm."

"If you’re planning on also having your ceremony in Veale Gardens, then you will need a permit from the council, but if you’re just looking to have your photo shoot done, then no such permission is needed. Located in the southern park lands, Veale Gardens boasts beautifully manicured lawns and a man made river sweeping through the whole garden area. There are a number of different rock pools that also make for a great setting for wedding photography."

"If you don’t know Sir Hans Heysen, then why not get acquainted by visiting his home. One of Australia’s most noted landscape artists, the historic house-come-gallery-museum is set upon 60-hectares of scenic land, just outside of Hahndorf, and holds some 200 original works. 68 Heysen Road, Hahndorf"

"Watch chefs at work in the open kitchen as they prepare authentic, flavourful and fuss-free dishes in the true spirit of South East Asia"

"The raptor-themed nature playground at award-winning Cobbler Creek Recreation Park was inspired by the kites and kestrels that fly overhead looking for prey in the open grasslands. Get a birds-eye view of the playground from the climbing structures that mimic tree nests. Sandpits have been designed to look like bird nests with giant eggs in the middle, and there’s a flying fox and traditional play equipment to enjoy as well."