Sightseeing
It's spectacular scenic drive from Aldinga Beach to Myponga Beach culminating in Myponga Beach itself as a bit of a hidden oasis
7 locals recommend
Myponga Beach
It's spectacular scenic drive from Aldinga Beach to Myponga Beach culminating in Myponga Beach itself as a bit of a hidden oasis
Regularly acknowledged as one of the best beaches in SA and only a couple of minutes drive north from The ReTrO Shack or a very pleasant walk, scooter or ride along the dedicated Esplanade path
41 locals recommend
Port Willunga Beach
Regularly acknowledged as one of the best beaches in SA and only a couple of minutes drive north from The ReTrO Shack or a very pleasant walk, scooter or ride along the dedicated Esplanade path
$10 entry for a wine tasting and art experience. You must visit the toilets!
100 locals recommend
d'Arenberg
Osborn Road$10 entry for a wine tasting and art experience. You must visit the toilets!
A lovely drive to check out the huge Buddha statue
26 locals recommend
Nan Hai Pu Tuo Temple Of Australia
27 Cactus Canyon RdA lovely drive to check out the huge Buddha statue
Rapid Bay Jetty
Saint Vincent StreetLovely place for a fish and a spectacukar coastal drive from the ReTrO Shack
Gorgeous beach compete with lovely grassed area and the renown Flying Fish Cafe
10 locals recommend
Port Elliot Beach
Gorgeous beach compete with lovely grassed area and the renown Flying Fish Cafe
Markets
Willunga Farmers Market
Main RoadAn awesome Saturday morning treat
Goolwa Wharf Markets every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
open 9:30 am until 4:00pm Saturdays, Sundays and most Public Holidays. Art, books, toys, leatherwork, records, vintage bric-a-brac, waffles and gelato.
11 locals recommend
Myponga Market
46 Main S Rdopen 9:30 am until 4:00pm Saturdays, Sundays and most Public Holidays. Art, books, toys, leatherwork, records, vintage bric-a-brac, waffles and gelato.
Lakala Reserve, Rosetta Street, Port Elliot
Open first and third Saturday of each month and Easter weekend 9am–2pm
Includes: Fresh local produce, bric-a-brac, plants, fishing gear, books and more
Port Elliot Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
Young StreetLakala Reserve, Rosetta Street, Port Elliot
Open first and third Saturday of each month and Easter weekend 9am–2pm
Includes: Fresh local produce, bric-a-brac, plants, fishing gear, books and more
Grosvenor Gardens (opposite Victor Central Shopping Centre), Victor Harbor
Open Saturday 8am–12:30pm
Includes: Locally caught seafood and various local produce from over 30 stalls
12 locals recommend
Victor Harbor Farmers Market
22 Torrens StGrosvenor Gardens (opposite Victor Central Shopping Centre), Victor Harbor
Open Saturday 8am–12:30pm
Includes: Locally caught seafood and various local produce from over 30 stalls
Food Scene
Alexandrina Cheese Company
Sneyd RoadIts a bitof a drive but worth it
Russell's Pizza
13 High StBest pizza in Oz. Ask for a Nutella desert pizza. Our 9 year old daughters fave place
33 locals recommend
Pizzateca
319 Chalk Hill RdBest pizza in Oz. Ask for a Nutella desert pizza. Our 9 year old daughters fave place
Pubs
Smiling Samoyed Brewery
Awesome
Our fave pub in the Fleurieu and worth the 15min drive from the Retro Shack or you can catch a bus pretty much door to door
83 locals recommend
Victory Hotel
Old Sellicks Hill RoadOur fave pub in the Fleurieu and worth the 15min drive from the Retro Shack or you can catch a bus pretty much door to door
Alma Hotel
11 Hill StA good value, family friendly hotel with an old skool vibe
Activities
Who doesn't love a train ride. Spectacular views of the beach during the trip from Goolwa to Victor Harbor. During most school holidays a genuine vintage steam train often makes an appearance
60 locals recommend
The Cockle Train
5 Railway TerraceWho doesn't love a train ride. Spectacular views of the beach during the trip from Goolwa to Victor Harbor. During most school holidays a genuine vintage steam train often makes an appearance
FruChocs
203 Main RdWatch in awe as the enrobing machine chocolate coats your treats of choice
Urimbirra Wildlife Park
Adelaide RoadGreat variety of animals in a lovely setting
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
EsplanadeTowns worth visiting
Victor Harbor
Port Elliot
Willunga
Port Noarlunga
Normanville
McLaren Vale
Goolwa Beach
Sellicks Beach
Myponga Beach
Carrickalinga
Wineries
Coriole Winery
Chaffeys RoadGemtree Wines operates on a simple philosophy – minimal intervention in the winemaking process, and a more eco-conscious farming system. Amazing views across vines to the coast and pur daughter loves the cheese boards
8 locals recommend
Gemtree Wines
167 Elliott RdGemtree Wines operates on a simple philosophy – minimal intervention in the winemaking process, and a more eco-conscious farming system. Amazing views across vines to the coast and pur daughter loves the cheese boards
Located just outside the historic township of Willunga, the cellar door occupies a restored 1850s stable with views over the vineyards and west to St Vincent.
9 locals recommend
Battle of Bosworth and Spring Seed Wines
92 Gaffney RdLocated just outside the historic township of Willunga, the cellar door occupies a restored 1850s stable with views over the vineyards and west to St Vincent.
the cellar door offers a diverse range of excellent wines made at the winery right next door, presented by a passionate and experienced staff. You can make a day of it with an all-inclusive full-day tour, and take a journey into the heart of the winemaker’s craft; or, stroll through the estate vineyards for a three-course lunch prepared by the award-winning chefs at The Currant Shed, best enjoyed alongside a hand selected range of matched Shottesbrooke wines
Shottesbrooke Vineyards
101 Bagshaws Rdthe cellar door offers a diverse range of excellent wines made at the winery right next door, presented by a passionate and experienced staff. You can make a day of it with an all-inclusive full-day tour, and take a journey into the heart of the winemaker’s craft; or, stroll through the estate vineyards for a three-course lunch prepared by the award-winning chefs at The Currant Shed, best enjoyed alongside a hand selected range of matched Shottesbrooke wines
Mollydooker Wines
23 Coppermine RdContained within an original 1850s stone worker’s cottage built by the first generation of the Oliver family, Oliver’s Taranga cellar door retains both an authentic charm and a deserved reputation for exceptional wines
11 locals recommend
Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Cellar Door and Winery
246 Seaview RdContained within an original 1850s stone worker’s cottage built by the first generation of the Oliver family, Oliver’s Taranga cellar door retains both an authentic charm and a deserved reputation for exceptional wines
S.C. Pannell Wines
60 Olivers RdKay Brothers Cellar Door & Winery
57 Kays Rd