Things to Do in Victor Harbour

by Kate-Me
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on the island walk

Fairly recently completed is the 40 minute island walk around the top of Granite Island. Great sea views and some unusual rock formations. Watch the rough waves crash on the cliffs below. Towards the end of the walk, a boardwalk takes you downward to sea level again, where the Island's only structure, a small glassy restaurant, is located.

Address: Granite Island

Directions: you can't miss the pier from the beach almost in town centre


	Horse drawn tram to Granite Island	Tip Rating:

on October 3, 2005

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how does he pull all that
weight!!!

Take the tramway over to Granite Island...They have a team of Clydesdales that pull the renovated trams over the railway line to the Island...Its a 40 minute return journey and you can spend time on the island when you get there. The tram departs every forty minutes. Return journey is Adults $7.00 Children $5.00 Family $20.00 You can go only one way if you wish and walk the other....It operates daily. Each tram weighs 4.8 tonnes. The local government now owns and operates the trams and any proceeds are returned to the community facilities...

Address: End of the main street

Phone: 0885510500


	Go for a Sail!!!!	Tip Rating:

Updated By adelaidean

on October 3, 2005

Go for a sail aboard "Sanity". This tours from Screwpile Jetty on Granite Island. It sails the Fleurieu Peninsula waters around Victor Harbour. The tour is approximately 3 hours long..and you can see seals,dolphins and of course from June to October our fabulous whales. Tea and coffee is provided in the price. Addults $55.00 Children $40.00 Family (2adults and 2 children) $175.00 Maximum of 15 passangers...so a great time is had by all..

Address: Screwpile Jetty

Phone: 08 85524191

Website: www.australischarters.com.au

Other Contact: mobile 0404454191


	Find the fairy penquins!!!!	Tip Rating:

on October 3, 2005

by adelaidean
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Can you see him hiding?

Granite Island is a Nature Park...If you are careful and look very well, you may spot a penquin hiding in their little hollows... If you dont have the patience to do this..guided tours are available. These begin every night at dusk on the Island. Bookings are required at the Information Centre near the tram track.. Cost is $12.50 per adult $7.50 per child $36.00 per family... I actually found one by myself...and I saw some swimming and diving into the water from the rocks...have patience and you will find one!!!

Phone: 0885527555 for bookings


	Watching the Waves...	Tip Rating:

on October 3, 2005

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A wave crashes into the
breakwater

As you are walking the 1.2 kilometre walk around Granite Island, the ocean will just force you to stop and watch for ages...You will see the calm bays and the force of the Southern Ocean...Its free to do...and can occupy many hours....

Address: just do the walk


	Whale Watching	Tip Rating:

Updated By adelaidean

on October 3, 2005

Whale watching is totally captivating...The Southern Right Whales come so close to the shore...and I have even seen them with their beautiful babies...There are many places around Victor Harbour to see them..The best time of the year is from June to October.At Victor Harbour there is a Whale Centre.Here you can find all the information that you need for a great day spotting whales.

Address: SA Whale Centre

Phone: 08 85525644

Directions: Main street of Victor Harbour

Website: www.whales.sa.gov.au


	Have fun at Greenhills	Tip Rating:

on October 3, 2005

Greenhills is an adventure park for the whole family.... There are water slides,aqua bikes,golf,gokarts, tennis, flying foxes...In fact most activites for a very full fun day....I would suggest going on a warm day so that the kids...and the kids at heart can use the water activities... There are bbqs, an eatery and a kiosk. Admission prices are$20.00 each general admission children under 1.2metres $15.00 children under 4 free over 55s $10.00 Open every day except Christmas Day 10-6pm

Address: Waggon Rd Victor Harbour

Phone: 0885525999

Directions: From Victor Harbour your turn at Seaview Rd and follow the signs.

Website: www.greenhills.com.au


	Penguin Tours	Tip Rating:

By Kate-Me

on April 6, 2003

Penguin Tours given by a Park Ranger operate nightly at or just after dusk (for tickets I think you see the Information Centre just near the bridge) If you don't want to take a tour, the only other way to see the penguins is to eat at the restaurant on the island. At least then you're sheltered from the wind and can just go outside when you see the penguins begin to waddle up the rocks below.

Address: Granite Island


	The Heysen Trail

By Openseas

on April 16, 2008

by Openseas
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For some awesome scenery take a walk on the “Heysen Trail” which can be connected to just past the Bluff or at Parsons beach or Newland Headlands.(A must do). You can walk this track to Cape Jervis but it takes a couple of days, camping areas are available for keen bushwalkers. Pick up the map from the tourist information centre in Victor Harbour.


	Kangaroo Island

Updated By Openseas

on April 16, 2008