Top workouts and active pastimes in Adelaide this spring

If you're looking for a true VIP experience at the footy or cricket then forget those fancy corporate boxes you're probably not getting invited to anyway – the most exclusive seats at Adelaide Oval are 50m above the field, on the roof.

Cleland Conservation Park is a region of hills, gulleys, walking paths and cycling trails in the Adelaide Hills. One of its best walks is the Sugarloaf Circuit, which is a three-hour walk covering nearly six kilometres that shouldn't tax the reasonably fit hiker despite some steep sections. 

This unique marine experience lets you swim with Southern Bluefin tuna – dubbed ‘the Ferraris of the ocean’ – in a specially designed in-sea aquarium on Granite Island, an hour south of Adelaide. 

Get up close with the dolphins in the cool waters off Glenelg Beach, just 20 minutes from the CBD. Temptation Sailing's 17m catamaran was the first vessel in South Australia to be granted a licence for dolphin swims; as a result the thousand or so common and bottlenose dolphins in the area now actually come to it and are always eager to play. 

The venerable dance company has launched online adult ballet classes that you can enjoy for the humble price of $25. All aspiring dancers can take part, with classes offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. 

Retrosweat's high-energy dance workout is the perfect, feel-good way to get you moving. Get out your fluorescent leotards and pouf up that hair, because it's time to sweat. 

Quick: Name your favourite interpretive dance dedicated to a fictional character from a Victorian novel. It's Kate Bush's 'Wuthering Heights', right? Dance instructor Anna from Anna's Go-Go Academy has donned the requisite red dress and is ready to teach you how to do the famous moves.

During times of uncertainty, a reliable routine can really help. We've found the best online workouts – from cardio and core strength to Pilates and power lifts. Get your heart pumping and those endorphins flowing in the safety of your own home. 

For $20 a week, you can gain access to an unlimited number of classes. Up to five classes are streaming a day and there are barre, mat Pilates, dance cardio, fitness/HIIT, dynamic mat and yoga classes available.