I wasn’t born in or even raised here in Adelaide, in fact I moved here when I was 24 with a six week old baby and the Huz. Coming from sunny Queensland I thought moving to Adelaide was going to be like moving to the arsehole of Australia, way down south and hot, but boy was I wrong! I fell in love with Adelaide and am super proud to call it my home state. Adelaide is beautiful, bustling and full of amazing beaches. It’s rad…which is why it’s also known as Radelaide!
Adelaide has all the amenities that you would expect of a thriving city but we are a chillaxed state, and why wouldn’t we be when surrounded by wineries and pristine beaches for days. Of course there is sooo much more to Radelaide (that’s what we call our rad city) and I want to bring you more of that, but today let’s scratch the surface and explore some fun things to in my gorgeous state.
Oh, and read through because I have a ripper giveaway for six readers! Right let’s get started…
1. Head to the hills for family fun.
Take a wander through the strawberry patch at Hahndorf’s Beerenberg Farm. Grab a container and pick the plumpest, juiciest strawberries you’ve ever wrapped your lips around. You can devour as many as you like while you fill your bucket for the way home! Cost to enter the strawberry patch is $4 per adult, kids free, and your haul will set you back $9.95 per kilogram.
Lately one place keeps cropping up in conversation and I have been hearing some pretty tasty stories about Sticky Rice Cooking School Rice Cooking School at Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills. Restaurant quality cooking with the masters of Asian Cuisine. And you get to sit down to a feast at the end. Yes please! Most classes range from $145-$155. They also have some very cool accommodation available
The trek to Mount Lofty summit (in the foothills) is a fab way to get some exercise and fresh mountain air. There are 10 different starting points, and whichever one you take, the view from the top is amazeballs, as is the coffee!
2. This one is for little and big kids.
Adelaide is a mecca for kids play spaces and parks. If you’ve got young ones, instead of doing a pub crawl, take a playground crawl – it’s free, but I can’t promise you still won’t come with a headache!
Thrill seekers can check out St Kilda Adventure Playground in the north. The new $1 million Cobbler Creek playground at Salisbury has tree houses and tyre swings (what more could a child want!) and Glenelg Foreshore has popular interactive water fun plus a new playground with a pretty spesh view. For more family fun take a trip to the rolling greenery and running water at Tusmore Park. This place is a hit for special events and even has a free public wading pool in the summer months.
A hot tip, there are playgrounds galore dotted up and down the coastline close to the beaches so you can make a real day of it with water and park play…. and really wear the little buggas out 🙂 If you feeling energetic and like to hike try the Marion coastal boardwalk, it’s a trek along the seaside, from Marion to Marino. Boardwalks and pathways line the way, and the view of Adelaide’s suburban coastal strip is breathtakingly beautiful.
3. Explore the city.
We have one of the oldest and most beautiful ovals right in the heart of the city, Adelaide oval. It’s brimming with tradition but in recent years has undergone a fancy and modern upgrade to cater for football, cricket and concerts. Don’t worry it still has charm, book a tour and take it all in including a history lesson and fabulous memorabilia that would make a lad weak at the knees. You can also take an Adelaide Oval Roof Climb, it takes in some pretty impressive views of the city and beyond to the hills and coast. It’s also an unreal venue to take in a game or concert. You can catch the 360 degree views from $99 or take a tour of the grand new stadium from $24.
Shop and eat your way through the Central Markets – one of Australia’s largest produce markets. Fill your retro pull-along trolley with exquisite fruits, cheeses, smallgoods and fresh flowers!
Adelaide’s dining choices are some of the best in the country and we are spoiled for choice. The city is now dotted with restaurants and cafe to suit every palette but have fun exploring the laneways and side streets, they have come alive with fine dining and bars. If you head into the city check out Leigh Street, Peel Street and the Station Lane at Adelaide Casino
4. Did you know our city is built around a river?
A picturesque spot in the heart of Adelaide is the River Torrens. Watch the Popeye cruise up and down the river, or even better jump on board for a scenic tour, prices $8 for kids and $16 for adults. If you have a rush of energy you can put it to use pedaling and hire a paddleboat. There are plenty of cafe and restaurant options with some pretty cool new ones now open in the redeveloped Festival Theatre precinct. Pack a picnic if you’re on a budget, but don’t forget to pack extra bread for the resident ducks.
A STYLING CURVY COMMUNITY CATCH-UP GIVEAWAY
AND, shut the front door…. you can hire a floating BBQ Buoy and bob up and down the Torrens, sipping champagne and nibbling on amazing cheese boards brimming with SA produce. Nominate one person to be skipper and steer the boat that has a small engine, while you take in the views, conversation, food and drink. You can even cook your own BBQ if that’s what floats your boat Buoy 🙂 Hire a BBQ Buoy for one or two hours prices start at $119, cater for a couple or group of up to 10 and there are awesome packages available. All prices include esky with ice, bluetooth speaker, cutlery, plates, BBQ or table. See more and check out packages and booking options HERE
In good news I am hosting my first Styling Curvy Community Catch-up for 2018, and I am inviting 6 of you to join me to enjoy A BBQ BUOYS EXPERIENCE! Event will be held on Friday 9th Feb at 11:30 am for 2 hours (or there abouts)
All you have to do is comment below and tell me what your fave food for a cheeseboard is.
This could be us!
Winners announced Sunday 28th here and on Styling Curvy Facebook page. Entrants must be aged 18+ and available to join the event on date specified. Prize is not to be exchanged for cash.
5. Our coastline is magical.
The coastal suburb of Semaphore is perfect all year round. In the summer holidays it comes alive, with beach side fun and great family parks on the foreshore, water slides and amusements overlook the ocean and the iconic Semaphore carousel is magical. If you are after some shopping and yummy eats then head down the nearby main strip Jetty Road, my pick is Mr Pilgrims cafe.
You can also explore my backyard (not my actual backyard) and head to Henley beach and the delightful Henley Square. Filled with cafes, restaurants, a surf club, shopping and kids water play feature there is something for everyone. Oh, the beach is spectacular too! Pop in for brunch and a cuppa at 303 by the Sea, a healthy salad bowl at Bowlsome and afternoon cocktail and Tapas at Malobo. Who knows, we may even bump into each other, say ‘hi’ if we do 🙂
6. Fringe Festival is brimming with talent and fun.
There’s no better vibe in Adelaide than when the Fringe Festival comes to town. A unique festival playground pops up, known as the Garden of Unearthly Delights, showcasing theatre, circus, dance, comedy and family entertainment. Not to mention some temporary world class food venues. The energy in Adelaide when the fringe comes to town is electrifying! You can meander around the garden for free, there’s lots to see and do. Or you can catch a show from as little as $5. See more HERE
Have you ever been to Adelaide? Who wants to catch up for fun on the BBQ BUOYS?
Til next time,
Jen x
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with BBQ Buoys in line with my disclosure policy
Cheese…literally any type..my fav food.
Maggie beer and Beerenberg products. So many good local products to choose from.
I am very fond of cheese too… and Maggie Beer, she’s a legend!
I love stopping at the Alexandrina Cheese Factory on the way to Victor Harbor for some of the delicious Colby cheese (and a sneaky fresh jersey milk shake).
Oh that shake sounds delish!
Congratulations Kylie, you have a seat to join us! Please contact me [email protected] so we can finalise details x
I know it’s a cheeseboard but you can’t go without some Barossa Fine Foods mettwurst…
Mettwurst totally belongs on a cheeseboard
I love adding some yummy fresh dates to my cheese board, also making sure they are paired with a delicious triple cream Brie, I am also rather partial to a good smoked cheese, mmm now all I want is cheese haha yummmm
Love fresh dates too
Congratulations Amy! You have a seat aboard the buoy! Please email me at [email protected] to finalise details x
Omg thankyou sooo much xoxox
Cheese is always a winner but can’t get by without some nasty pickled onions!!!!
Haven’t had them in years
I can’t go past a good Triple Cream Brie for my Cheese platter 👌🏻
Who can?
Quince or Fig Paste… yummoo ..
goes fab with a good cheese
Love fig
cheese, salami, cheese, olives, cheese, Maggie Beer pastes, cheese, fruit and great crackersxxxxx
Haha just a little cheese then
Congratulations Sharon, you have a seat to join us! Please contact me at [email protected] to finalise details
woohoo thanks
My cheeseboard would consist of quality cheeses, cured meats, olives, stuffed peppers, homemade dips and some fresh crusty bread mmm
Mmmmm bread! Yum!
Quince paste, goes beautifully with all the soft cheeses.
Yes it does ✔
My home made fig paste goes perfectly with cheese and washed down with bubbles.
Oh m gee…sounds yum
I am a sucker for Brie, Kabana, Grapes, fresh shaved ham also like some Gouda and semi sundried tomatoes.
Brie lovers unite
I can’t pass up a stick of kabana!!
hahaha love it
Well I better get an invite…🤔🤭👋🏻🎉😳😆😋✅😜🤪👍😏💕oh yes Oh and please Don’t Forget my Favourite French Double Brie a Gorgeous Platter of Fresh Prawns 🍤 And Yes I actually don’t mind shelling them for you.. I’m by no means an expert.. a Luscious Green Salad, Possibly a Pav or a Fruit Salad in a Watermelon Basket.. Carved Out by Mwah!!😏and as Many Bottles of Brown Brothers Moscato as we can fit without Sinking the Barge!!!$ Oh I have done nothing socially for over 30 years.. I would dearly Like some Gal Pal Company even if it only be for a few hours..👍😏💕💕. Jenn xx
loooove prawns
I could live on cheese platters! Love a really creamy oozy brie… yum!
oh me too
I love fresh figs from Willabrand (Glen Ewin Estate) on a cheese board. They are especially good in February when the picking season starts.
ohhh I need to hunt them down
All of the above but also some sort of chocolate! Goes with everything…. maybe dark chocolate with almonds.
i like your style
Oopsy as usual I always get carried away and forget the subject at large??🤔🤭😱🤪😳
I always make my own horsesdourves… lol I know that’s not how you spell it… but you all know what I mean… Smoked Salmon,, Crusty Fresh Baked Bread Sticks..some Hummus….French and only French Double or Triple Brie..Sundried Tomato Dip,, Polish Sausage,, a touch of spice..Cheese ..Cheese and More Cheese.. Oh and as I said before.. Don’t Forget the Moscato…🥖🍤🥂🍾🎉🎉🆗🐟👓👙🙏🏻👌🤗😇💕💕
Sounds Delish!
Mersey Valley pickled onion cheese is amazing and always love some pear on a cheese platter. Is it really 1130pm?
Thanks for the tip…and heads up, its am
apart from the cheese and cold meats gotta love a good Beetroot dip with some dried fruit and good quality chocolate of course 😝❤️
always chocolate
My favourite thing to have on my platters at the moment is balsamic onions & baby cucumbers 🤤
I am addicted to baby cucumbers….not pregnant
Fresh or dried figs! Great with blue cheese!
YES THEY ARE
Oooh I love a good ash covered goats cheese, fresh crusty bread and even though I rarely get to have them…. fresh figs on a cheese platter m m mmmmm are the bomb
Cheesy fruity yumminess 💛
I HAD THE BEST ASH COVERED GOATS CHEESE at Woodside cheese
Labne, olives and some crusty bread would be a must!
Yummmm…labne❤
I usually include B-d Farm Paris Creek’s Brie or Camembert and their Cumin & Caraway Gouda, Chapman’s Kabanos, fresh and/or Angas Park dried fruit, Tucker’s (Natural Gourmet) crackers, Langhorne Creek almonds, my homemade roast capsicum hommus (very more-ish!) and my homemade quince paste.
Doesn’t matter if dinner is late!!
So much local product
..love it!
Camembert cheese is a must! With some Spice Girlz Jamato (spicy tomato and ginger relish) on a cracker – the best combination! 😀
Oh the relish sounds yum
Fruchocs! That is all 🍫
I hear ya!
King island triple brie with green apple slithers , dried apricots, almonds & Lavosh… I think this covers a few food groups 😉
A well rounded meal🤣
You seriously can’t go past a delicious Camembert or Brie with sliced strawberries 🍓 and toasted crusty bread 🥖 – divine 💕
Fab pairing✔
My must go to’s would have to be toasted wedges of yiros bread topped with Wattle Valley chunky dips baby spinach with cashews and Parmesan, soft Castello creamy white brei cheese and semi dried tomatoes…. a must! 😋 sigh… now I’m hungry!!!
I’m hungry too!
I have never been to Adelaide everyone tells me it is beautiful so it would be so very exciting, coming from Mlb you would all have to spoon feed me, but I know I can get a flight from Avalon, its one of the few places it flies to Everything sounds lovely brie, danish blue, gorgonzola (the smellier the better)where cheese is concerned I am rot fussy. and may never come back, Hubby is great but it is always good to get away and have private space what is all mine and I can share with him.
PLEASE JENNI
Whether I go or not I never ever miss your posts. they keep me on the straight and narow if possibe,
It really is very beautifil
A Roquefort or Stilton blue cheese paired with some natural honeycomb and water crackers.
It not only looks amazing with the honey spilling out of the wax hexagons but the flavour combination is just perfect.
I also add a bunch of green grapes for presentation and it is always devoured by guests!
xo
Fresh honeycomb with cheese is my new addiction. The huz and I recently did a private cheese tasting with the owner of woodside cheese and she introduced me to honecomb and cheese…mind blown!
You’d never think it but it’s a match made in cheese heaven!
A good mature cheese that crumbles for a different taste and texture to the soft cheeses and good company always a must for any cheese platter 🥂
Now I want cheese!
Count me in! At the moment muscatels are my must have on the cheese board. Love to come with you, looks like loads of fun xx
So much fun!
My favourite thing to have on a cheeseboard is the Monet from the Woodside cheese factory! It’s covered in fresh flowers and herbs and it’s just stunning, and it’s great to show off local produce too!
I have some in my fridge!!! I love it too
Hi Jema Congratulations! Please contact me [email protected] to confirm event details x
I love love love the beerenberg caramelised onion spread on my cheese … mmm especially a soft cheese.
a fave of mine too Brigette
Fresh figs, goats cheese, olives, olive bread, a fab triple cream Brie and some Mary’s gone Crackers! Or these new crackers I have just discovered, cranberry and pumpkin seed, so yummm or the fig and cashew with a huge chunk of Mersey Valley classic!! Think I know what’s going in my lunchbox for tonight at work 🤣
We always have Mersey Valley in the fridge, the whole fam bam loves it
Wow you’ve sold me! I’ve never been to Adelaide or anywhere is SA but now I’m keen! The BBQ Bouys look amazing for a get together to enjoy a cheese platter and drinks. I love this sort of food, especially a creamy blue and crusty baguettes washed down with either icy cold bubbles or a nice pinot noir! xx
Come see Adelaide, you will love it!
Perfect timing Jen, we are headed your way tomorrow. Coming from Perth and having not been to beautiful Adelaide for a loooong time, this list is perfect! Shame I can’t make the catch up! Love 💖
Hope you enjoyed your time in Radelaide Leisa x
Oooh can’t go past water crackers, smoked vegan cheese along with chilly jam from Red Door Bakery, mmmm and a little dates, grapes, carrot and celery sticks for colour and crunch 🤗
hi Amanda congratulations, you have a seat on the Buoy. Please contact me [email protected] to finalise details
Kabana, corn relish dip, those amazing mini onions! hard boiled eggs, cherry tomato with some good old arnotts pizza shapes, happy woman
Love me a googy egg to 🙂
Hi Jen.
I’m the opposite to you. I was born in Adelaide and moved to Queensland when I met my husband. Best of both worlds.
😍
Two Fabulous states Nicole x