Views of Victor Harbour
On the way to our accommodation on the famous Coorong, we stopped at Victor Harbour. We had a stop for lunch, but before that we visited Granite Island. We walked on the cause way, with Joel fishing off it. There was a horse-drawn tram that provided tourists with an unique experience, but we didn't go on it. We went for the walk around the Granite island, which provided spectacular views. On the way back, Joel somehow managed to get himself snagged on his jumper. It was a treble hook lure, so we had to remove 2 hooks to free him up. We managed to free him!!
We stayed at Salt Creek in the famous Coorong region. It was a gravel place that we parked on, so when it rained we weren’t camping in mud. You could have fires there, and we had a humongous fire, thanks to the wood-collecting people that owned the camping ground. We had power there. We had dinner around the camp-fire
"Culture. Adventure. Life"
80km S of Adelaide
Places to visit:
Visitor Information Centre: 9am to 5pm, 7 days. The Esplanade, Victor Harbour. Ph: 1800557094. Range of free information and brochures.
Granite Island: We enjoyed the opportunity to park our Transit and walk to the island. You can catch the iconic horse tram ($). The free walk around the island was fine for our family but we kept the younger children close to us. Great views and photo opportunities! Allow an hour.
Greenhills Adventure Park ($): Waggon Rd, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 5999. 10am to 6pm. Closed for August. Fun includes Golf, Go-Karts, Water slides and Tennis.
South Australian Whale Centre ($): Railway Terrace, Victor Harbour.
Urimbirra Wildlife Experience ($): 5 mins from Victor Harbour. Over 400 native Australian animals. Picnic area with BBQs. Open 7 days from 10am. Ph: 08 8554 6554.
Beaches: Goolwa Beach – Popular due to surfing, swimming and facilities such as kiosk, showers and pay phone. Can be dangerous due to strong undertow at times.
Middleton Beach – Popular for experienced surfers. Not suitable for swimming or surfing for the beginner due to strong rips.
Ladies Beach (Port Elliot) – Relatively safe for swimming and beginning surfers. Watch children closely.
Fish and Dive Adventures ($): Ph: 0427619013
The Big Duck Boat Tours ($): Ph: 0405125312 See seals and dolphins year round. Life jackets and spray jackets provided.
Encounter Coast Discovery Centre: 2 Flinders Pde, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 5388.
Port Elliot to Middleton Walk (free): 7km linear walk. Start at the carpark at Horseshoe Bay. Walk along the beach to Middleton. Return via bike track.
Family Eating Out:
Hotel Victor – 1 Albert Place, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 1288. Open 7 days for all day dining. Children welcome.
Johno's Pizza – 72 Ocean St, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 2005
Visitor Information Centre: 9am to 5pm, 7 days. The Esplanade, Victor Harbour. Ph: 1800557094. Range of free information and brochures.
Granite Island: We enjoyed the opportunity to park our Transit and walk to the island. You can catch the iconic horse tram ($). The free walk around the island was fine for our family but we kept the younger children close to us. Great views and photo opportunities! Allow an hour.
Greenhills Adventure Park ($): Waggon Rd, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 5999. 10am to 6pm. Closed for August. Fun includes Golf, Go-Karts, Water slides and Tennis.
South Australian Whale Centre ($): Railway Terrace, Victor Harbour.
Urimbirra Wildlife Experience ($): 5 mins from Victor Harbour. Over 400 native Australian animals. Picnic area with BBQs. Open 7 days from 10am. Ph: 08 8554 6554.
Beaches: Goolwa Beach – Popular due to surfing, swimming and facilities such as kiosk, showers and pay phone. Can be dangerous due to strong undertow at times.
Middleton Beach – Popular for experienced surfers. Not suitable for swimming or surfing for the beginner due to strong rips.
Ladies Beach (Port Elliot) – Relatively safe for swimming and beginning surfers. Watch children closely.
Fish and Dive Adventures ($): Ph: 0427619013
The Big Duck Boat Tours ($): Ph: 0405125312 See seals and dolphins year round. Life jackets and spray jackets provided.
Encounter Coast Discovery Centre: 2 Flinders Pde, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 5388.
Port Elliot to Middleton Walk (free): 7km linear walk. Start at the carpark at Horseshoe Bay. Walk along the beach to Middleton. Return via bike track.
Family Eating Out:
Hotel Victor – 1 Albert Place, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 1288. Open 7 days for all day dining. Children welcome.
Johno's Pizza – 72 Ocean St, Victor Harbour. Ph: 08 8552 2005