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Celebrate in Style: The Best Birthday Ideas in Adelaide
Celebrate another lap around the sun with the best birthday ideas in Adelaide, from decadent dinners to a solo spa date.
Here at Sitchu, we love a birthday. Whether it’s a milestone moment or a quiet celebration marking another lap around the sun, we think every birthday is special. And, while you could throw a big bash to mark the occasion… planning a party can sometimes be more hassle than it’s worth. So, what do you do when you still want to acknowledge your day without the fuss? You treat yourself, naturally.
From a city staycay with chic wine bars at your doorstep or a pamper sesh at one of Adelaide’s most relaxing day spas, to a wholesome day trip beyond the CBD, you can make your soirée as grand or as lowkey as you wish. To help you with the planning, we’ve rounded up the best birthday ideas in Adelaide to make your day one to remember. Happy reading, and happy birthday!
Start Your Day with a Freshly-Baked Good
First things first, you need to start your day off right, and there’s something about a perfectly golden croissant, fluffy donut or sweet slice that hits different on your birthday. Win the morning and win the day by heading to your nearest bakery – or you can find our favourites here – take a minute to choose from the display of pastries, throw in your favourite coffee order and enjoy one of life’s most simple pleasures. Weather permitting, we recommend taking it to a nearby park or beach to enjoy a bit of birthday nature and nurture.
Need some inspo? Grab a moreish donut from Butter & Toast in North Adelaide, an authentic Portuguese tart from Saudade at the Adelaide Central Markets or a fresh scroll from Market 33 if you’re Glenelg way.
Pottery and Pats
Head out of the city and into world-class wine country, and let your inner artist run wild with a hands-on pottery class at Goldie & the Earth Pottery Studio, voted 2024’s Best Barossa Experience. The perfect way to clear your head and indulge in a little self care, book a spot for yourself or bring your crew for an afternoon of wheel throwing, hand sculpting, painting and glazing.
For something extra special, book for one of the most wholesome experiences possible. Clay & Cows is held off-site at Ellenesse Acres, and this two-hour clay workshop includes a special meet and greet with three gorgeous Highland cows – Emma, Pippa and Nessi!
457 Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga
Link for Life with your Bestie
Timeless, elevated and oh-so-chic, Class A Jewellers is known for crafting bespoke necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings for the discerning client. Each piece is made with precision and care in Walkerville with rigorous quality control to ensure exceptional results. Mark your birthday with your bestie, partner, mum, sister, or whoever means the most to you with the ‘Linked for Life’ service.
A beautiful, permanent way to show your love and appreciation for someone, you will choose from a premium selection of 9ct yellow or white gold bracelets, which will then be soldered on to your wrist or ankle to last a lifetime – no clasp needed. The newly opened showroom – a stunning example of Class A’s eye for detail and exquisite taste – only adds to the luxe day out.
Book for Linked for Life appointment here.
40 North East Road, Walkerville
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Get Spritzy at Ambra Spirits
Ambra Spirits is ready and waiting as the perfect birthday spot in Adelaide, offering a variety of deals to get the party started. For a weekend celebration, the Bottomless Limoncello Spritz Sunday Sessions is exactly how it sounds; free-flowing spritzes and delicious food! Enjoy a 5-course tasting menu alongside your spritzes or mocktails as you and your friends indulge in a couple of cheeky tipples. Looking for something mid-week? You’re in luck, because every Wednesday and Thursday is Pasta Night! Gather the gang and devour a shared entrée, a pasta each and a cocktail, all for just $49! A birthday party that doesn’t break the bank? We love to see it.
43 Phillips Street, Thebarton
Book a CBD Staycation
When is the last time you treated yourself to a lush stay in the heart of the CBD, with little luxuries at your fingertips? Even for those who live closer to the action, there’s nothing like packing your overnight bag, checking into a luxury room, getting dolled up and heading out for an evening of good drinks and great eats, the buzzing city guiding you down laneways lined with wine bars, or to elevated rooftops overlooking it all.
Adelaide may be small, but there is no shortage of stunning stays with premium amenities to host you for a birthday weekend. Perhaps the high-end, earthy fitout of EOS at SkyCity and their gorgeous day spa is your vibe, or maybe the colourful and lively Hotel Indigo – steps from the Adelaide Central Market – speaks to you. The Playford by MGallery is positioned perfectly on North Terrace, Hotel Alba delights guests with its Palm Springs-inspired pool and fabulous on-site restaurant, and the Sofitel exudes classic, old-world charm in its modern-yet-traditional 5-star hotel.
Check out our favourite luxury CBD stays here.
Take a Few Hours of Solo Time at a Day Spa
In need of a wind down or a little ‘me time’? Book yourself in for some pure indulgence at one of Adelaide’s premium day spas, and feel your worries melt away in an instant – there truly is no better relaxation therapy than surrendering to an essential oils-infused tranquil environment and enjoying deserved R&R. From massages, facials and saunas to full body wraps, spa packages, couples massages and aromatherapy – there is no shortage of ways to treat your mind, body and soul.
From cosy and secluded sanctuaries in the Adelaide Hills at the Longview Vineyard Day Spa or Gatekeepers Day Spa at Mount Lofty House, to peaceful spaces in the middle of the city at Davaar House or just beyond the city fringe at Unley’s Temple Day Spa, there is a day spa to suit every knot and need.
Get Lost at a Gallery or Two
Inject a healthy dose of art and culture into your birthday with a stroll along North Terrace, exploring Adelaide’s world-class AGSA District. Before you do anything, fuel up and grab a coffee at Mitico, and then your gallery crawl can begin. Check out the latest exhibitions at the Australian Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), where stunning permanent and temporary art exhibitions will stop you in your tracks.
From there, pop into the South Australian Museum and Migration Museum on the same block for a dose of history. If you have energy for one more round of exhibits, MOD is an easy 1km walk away, with future-focused, science-based exhibitions that lead to big questions.
North Terrace, Adelaide
Climb the Treetops
Prefer to celebrate your birthday with something a little more adventurous? Buckle up for a treetop TreeClimb. Test your bravery and hand-eye coordination as you’re harnessed in, given a safety briefing, then walking amongst the treetops, ziplining through the forest and completing course challenges.
With three locations – one in the heart of Adelaide Parklands for convenience, a larger course in the Kuitpo Forest and a new spot in Salisbury – this activity is anything but boring, and you’ll leave with a little more knowledge of the environment and conservation. With Tarzan swings, zip-loops, giant nets and rock-climbing walls, you’ll be challenged as you jump, swing and climb through the trees. Just because you’re another year older, why should the fun stop?
Adelaide, Kuitpo & Salisbury
Now that you know how to celebrate with the best birthday ideas in Adelaide, it’s time to organise your birthday look. Let the beauty pros take care of the glam, with our guide to the best hairdressers and nail salons in Adelaide.
Our Sitchu editors work hard to deliver you the best products, events and venues that we hope you will love, each one is selected independently. Sitchu may receive an affiliate commission when you follow some links.
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