Location Guide
The right location is a special part of your session, setting the tone from the very beginning.
Some places feel open and expansive, others quiet and secluded, but each offers something unique and beautiful in every season.
I’m drawn to locations that feel grounded in nature and help tell your family’s story in an honest, unforced way.
Take a look through some of the options, and I’m always happy to chat through other ideas too.
Port Willunga / Fenced Side
Start Time
45-60 minutes before sunset
Safety
Fenced from the cliff side
Car Park
Yes - located near our starting point
Walking/Terrain
Flat, gravel path, just out from the car park solid. Would not recommend barefeet in the Summer months
Public Toilets
Bush wee
Port Willunga / Cliff Side
Safety
Although there is enough surrounding space for children not to veer towards the edge, there is a big element of danger for kids who can or will run off, so if you are NOT comfortable with this let’s opt for the fenced side or another location
Start Time
45-60 minutes before sunset
Car Park
Yes - located near our starting point
Walking/Terrain
Mostly flat solid ground — a blend of sandy paths and some gravely and flat rock. Nothing too tricky, but may be a bit uncomfy for some if barefoot
Public Toilets
No
Port Willunga Beach / Southern End
Start Time
45-60 minutes before sunset
Safety
The path down might be a little steep for toddlers
Car Park
Yes - located near our starting point
Walking/Terrain
5 minutes walk down, decending on concrete footpath then flat, sandy beach
Public Toilets
None
Belair National Park / Playford Lake Loop
Start Time
45 minutes before sunset
Safety
The trail surrounds the lake - so may not be suitable for those with little people who will likely adventure on straight to the water
Car Park
Yes right at the lake, after driving in.
There can sometimes be a vehicle entry fee of $13.90 if a ranger is present at the gate.
Walking/Terrain
Easy, mostly flat, we do a loop and stop and look at all things nature
Public Toilets
Yes
Urrbrae Gardens / Sunset
Urrbrae Gardens / Early Morning
Start Time
will depend on the season, but typically 45 mins after sunrise
Safety
Quite safe at this location
Car Park
Yes
Walking/Terrain
Easy, we take a wander around different areas, stopping to take a look at what’s around and for the older ones who might want to climb the tree
Public Toilets
Yes
Adelaide Botanic Gardens / Early Morning
Start Time
90mins before sunset or 1 - 1.5 hours after sunrise - this will depend on the opening times, seasons and events, and sometimes this location may not be an option
Safety
Nice and safe location
Car Park
Plane Tree Drive
Walking/Terrain
Easy, we will walk around to spots that have amazing light and are meaningful to your family
Public Toilets
Yes
Adelaide City / Urban Vibe
Start Time
90mins before sunset or 1 - 1.5 hours after sunrise
Safety
Safe location
Car Park
Will depend on what part of the city, but near Rundle St is one option or Plane Tree Drive and walk
Walking/Terrain
Easy and flat. Might be 10 mins of walking from car park.
Public Toilets
Yes
Elder Park / Footbridge
Start Time
45-60mins before sunset
Safety
Stairs to watch for little people and along the river
Car Park
There are options around the city, but I find the Adelaide Convention Centre is a good option with about 5 minute walk to the footbridge.
Walking/Terrain
Easy and flat. Might be 5-10 mins of walking from car park.
Public Toilets
Yes at Adelaide Railway Station
Mt Osmond
Start Time
60 minutes before sunset
Safety
There is about a 5-10 moderate up hill walk on a narrow unsealed roadside path to reach the starting point, little kids will need to be carried or hands held.
Once at the start of the track, there are no sheer drop offs, but more sloping, rolling hills of different gradients. Depending on how far we go, toddlers/little children will likely need to be carried on the steeper sections.
Car Park
Yes there is a small unsealed car park just off the main road, there can limited spots at times
There are some other streets for parking nearby, but requires a different entrance - i will confirm this if we choose this location.
Walking/Terrain
Moderate walk from car park to the start of the track, a natural bush track with a mix of gentle to moderate hills.
Not pram friendly but for families happy to walk and explore.
Public Toilets
No
In Home Session / Morning
Start Time
usually around 10am depending on the amount of light within your home, the
direction it faces and how much natural light, outside space there is. We can chat first
about this to see if it is suitable!
Henley Beach South / Sunset
Start Time
45mins before sunset or 15mins before sunrise
Safety
Fairly safe spot
Car Park
Located at the beach
Walking/Terrain
Easy and mostly flat however there is sandy dune section we do climb for a higher vantage point but is fairly easy to navigate
Public Toilets
Yes (but they are not the cleanest)
Maslin Beach
Start Time
45mins before sunset or 15mins before sunrise
Safety
Fairly safe spot
Car Park
Located at the beach
Walking/Terrain
Flat with some dunes
Public Toilets
Yes