Sightseeing
Great historic railway along the south coast between Victor Harbor and Goolwa
60 locals recommend
The Cockle Train
5 Railway TerraceGreat historic railway along the south coast between Victor Harbor and Goolwa
Horseshoe Bay
The best family beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Middleton Beach
Popular surf beach nearby
Walk along the jetty, or catch a horse-drawn tram to Granite Island, where you can see penguins up close.
74 locals recommend
Granite Island
Walk along the jetty, or catch a horse-drawn tram to Granite Island, where you can see penguins up close.
Ride a bike along the Encounter bikeway - an on-road and shared trail that links the four coastal towns of the city of Victor Harbor and the riverport town of Goolwa
Victor Harbor Heritage Trail
Ride a bike along the Encounter bikeway - an on-road and shared trail that links the four coastal towns of the city of Victor Harbor and the riverport town of Goolwa
Once you've seen the whales, learn more about them with a family-friendly immersive experience.
24 locals recommend
South Australia Whale Centre
2 Railway TerraceOnce you've seen the whales, learn more about them with a family-friendly immersive experience.
Food scene
Hotel Elliot
35 The StrandBook ahead in busy times, great local pub with quality food
One of the most famous bakeries in Australia, with lines out the door on most days.
66 locals recommend
Port Elliot Bakery
31 North TerraceOne of the most famous bakeries in Australia, with lines out the door on most days.
Yeo Haus Coffee Hole
49 The StrandCoffee and a toastie - need we say more?
Local coffee roasters with a smile - always a good coffee here, although be prepared to wait
24 locals recommend
De Groot Coffee
89-91 Hill StLocal coffee roasters with a smile - always a good coffee here, although be prepared to wait
Beaches
55 North TerraceChic, coastal, coffee and meals
Thunderbird
41 The StrandUp-market pub, with fine wine, craft beer and regional produce.
Neighbourhoods
The idyllic seaside town of Port Elliot is situated on the sheltered Horseshoe Bay, and is home to picturesque beaches, homewares shops, chic cafes and one of the most famous bakeries in the country. A visually charming historic town, and popular holiday destination.
51 locals recommend
Port Elliot
The idyllic seaside town of Port Elliot is situated on the sheltered Horseshoe Bay, and is home to picturesque beaches, homewares shops, chic cafes and one of the most famous bakeries in the country. A visually charming historic town, and popular holiday destination.
Historic Goolwa is the town at the end of the Murray River, where the river meets the sea. There's a 4WD access beach, golf course, animal farm for the kids, shopping and historic walking trails.
29 locals recommend
Goolwa
Historic Goolwa is the town at the end of the Murray River, where the river meets the sea. There's a 4WD access beach, golf course, animal farm for the kids, shopping and historic walking trails.
City/town information
Nearby Victor Harbor is home to shopping centres, markets, food, a community main street, cinema, playgrounds for kids, carnival rides, mini golf, swimming centre, camel rides and more.
Don't forget the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island with a hot cinnamon donut in hand.
93 locals recommend
Victor Harbor
Nearby Victor Harbor is home to shopping centres, markets, food, a community main street, cinema, playgrounds for kids, carnival rides, mini golf, swimming centre, camel rides and more.
Don't forget the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island with a hot cinnamon donut in hand.
Experiences
Goolwa Animal Farm
85 Airport RdA perennial favourite for the kids!
SA Skydiving - Goolwa Beach
492 Boettcher RdSurely an unforgettable experience