Underground and under lock: rainy-day adventures
Looking for a break from the elements, keen on history or just need to keep curious minds busy? These three sites offer dry, fascinating adventures off the beaten track.
Naracoorte Caves National Park
South Australia’s only World Heritage site, packed with fossils of ancient marsupials. Guided tours showcase incredible chambers, and kids love the Bat Cave and Fossil Lab.
Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park
A single-chamber wonder near the Princes Highway. Pink, cream and brown crystal formations dazzle visitors, and it’s one of Australia’s few wheelchair-accessible caves.
Adelaide Gaol
One of SA’s oldest buildings, full of intrigue. Explore cell blocks, book a ghost tour or try an escape challenge. It’s both kid-friendly and a must for history buffs.