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So much to see and do!!!
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VERY cold and windy out on the Bridge at night..
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A great place for a family holiday in the Australian Summer School Holidays. Local carnival for the kids and an art show for the mums and dads. Plenty of pubs and places to eat. Lots to see in the...
Openseas Says: Just near the bridge to Granite Island you will see the camels on the beach. Take a ride along the foreshores of the harbour a fabulous way to see a little more of Victor Harbour.
adelaidean Says: 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...
aberacadabra Says: Not all the beaches are swimming beaches, some are just to rocky. But you'd see signs indicating which are swimmable.
aberacadabra Says: The whale watching season runs from May - October (roughly). Before you attempt to spot a whale along the vast coastline, drop by the whale Centre in Victor Harbor or give them a call for the latest location where whales were spotted. The Bluff is a hilly peninsula about...
aberacadabra Says: Granite Island has a little penguin colony and they are the same birds that populate Philip Island in Victoria. I have to concede that we were a little disappointed because depending on the season eg. Molting season, spotting them in large numbers may be difficult. We only...
Horse drawn tram to Granite Island.
aberacadabra Says: It's actually the quickest way to get across the causeway. Pulled by a draught horse, the strength of these animals impressed me.Boarding the tram in Victor Harbor is right at the start of the causeway and terminates at the bistro on Granite Island.$5 one way for Adults, $7...
aberacadabra Says: Like going to Rome without seeing the Colosseum, going to Granite Island is a must. The island is linked to the mainland via a wooden causeway. You can get across either on foot or on a tram.
Openseas Says: Visit the wildlife centre which is located 2kms from Victor Harbour in Adelaide Road.See Koalas, wombats, crocodiles, snakes, reptiles, birds, kangaroos and wallabies.Opened every day 9am- dusk.
Openseas Says: Victor Harbor is one of the best places in Australia for Whale watching. The whales migrate to South Australia waters between June and October. They often come very close to shore at Encounter Bay and its a common to sight a whale in migrating season.In Victor Harbor you...
Ocean Grill at the Anchorage Hotel: Modern dining
aberacadabra Says: We came here for dinner right after the Penguin tour as it's only a short stroll from the causeway. Make sure you book a table during the weekends as it can get full for dinner. It has it's own bar that makes great coffee.
Cafe Bavaria: German pastries and coffee
aberacadabra Says: The strudels and pastries were very good. This cafe is always bustling with people during the day. Apple strudels and the bacon croissant.
Kate-Me Says: This is one of the least commercial places I know of to see Penguins. That's one of the reasons I think it is the best.In the daytime you can walk right around the island in about 30-40 minutes on the walking track, which is also worth it. Definitely wear a wind-breaker...
aberacadabra Says: There are two ways of getting there by car from Adelaide:1. The slightly longer way - Take the M1 and exit at Mount Barker, head to Strathalbyn and from there to Victor Harbor.2. The Shorter way - Main South Road and take the M2 via McLaren Vale and A13 to Victor Harbor.
Steamranger Hertiage Railways.
Openseas Says: The hertiage Cockle train travels between Goolwa and Victor Harbor.
Why isn't Victor Harbor spelt the RIGHT way?
aberacadabra Says: I've always wondered why the Harbor in Victor Harbor isn't spelt the "correct" way as taught in school. And here's the reason why courtesy of www.victor.sa.gov.auWhy is Victor Harbor spelt without the 'u'?It appears that the spelling of Victor Harbor without the 'u' started...
aberacadabra Says: For those going on the Penguin tour in the evening, please do yourself a favour and bring an extra jacket or layer of clothing. Especially in the autumn or spring, the days can be deceivingly warm but after dusk, it can be very cold and I've seen people rocking up in...
adelaidean Says: A word of advice...schoolies week is held in Victor Harbour at the end of November each year...Its when all the year 12 students from around the State congregate at Victor Harbour to celebrate the end of the high school life...It may be good for 17 year olds...but I would...
Openseas Says: Hire a boat or skipper a yacht around Hindmarsh Island. Heaps of choices available for a day, weekend or more. The marina at Hindmarsh has all sorts of tours available.
Openseas Says: Take a tour through Mclaren Vale and stop at some of the fabulous wineries.There are numerous cafes, restaurants, galleries and studios to explore.
val-me Says: Visit 'The Bluff" its a good walk a bit of a steep climb, it has fabulous views though, do this on a clear day. You can also walk along the cliff top when you come down from the bluff. Great if you have dogs they love it. Of all the times we went to Victor Harbour we never...
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The hertiage Cockle train travels between Goolwa and Victor Harbor.
Q: I am planning a romantic picnic in Victor Harbour in 2012 and was thinking of doing atop of the Bluff. I have been there before...
A: I have been to the Bluff at Victor Harbour many times,but like you it was a lot of years ago...I am sure there are some places flat enough,but I may be wrong as it is...
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Victor Harbour is a great little seaside town south of Adelaide...It is approximately 100kms south of the capital city..and is worth a visit for everyone who visits this great state...On the weekends...
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Victor Harbour is a wonderful little seaside town about 1 hour's drive south of Adelaide. It's a town I always think of lovingly for the great memories I have of there, most of them concerning the......
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Australians love the beach. No matter how cold it is, or how unrelentless the summer heatwave is, there is always a reason to head to the beach. In fact, this former whaling town used to pull in the...
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A beautiful Part of Australia.
Victor Harbour and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Victor Harbor is situated approx 80kms south of Adelaide, the drive takes around 80 minutes depending whether you want to stop at Mclaren Valley. We stayed...
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