The diversity of leisure activities in the town are some of the best on the South Australian Fleurieu. The unique location, nestled by the Onkaparinga River and surrounded by local and national parks, offers a wide variety of leisure activities.

Visitors can enjoy a barbecue on Market Square Park,and canoe or fish on one of the few rivers in South Australia.

The Onkaparinga River National Park is a favourite with walkers and has a swing bridge entry from the town. Adjacent to the McLaren Vale winery region , Old Noarlunga has long been a favourite to visit or stay for a short break.

The houses are full of the history for one of the oldest town's in the area and many are Heritage listed. Hosting several shops and a hotel, the towns main street has recently undergone a complete upgrade with undergrounding of power and wide pavements.

Market Square Park  has a children’s playground and is home to the Princess Diana fountain memorial.