Victor
Harbor is central to the South Coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula and with the
Apollon at it's heart is a great place to stay and visit the many attractions
of the area.
Nearby
Attractions
Historic
Horse Drawn Trams
The Horse Drawn Trams are a South Australian icon and have a long
history of serving visitors to Victor Harbor since 1894. Powerful Clydesdale
horses pull the trams over the bay across the spectacular 630m Causeway joining
the mainland to Granite Island.
Cockle Steam Train
Take a ride on the Railway where it all began in Aust. Enjoy the ocean views
between the historic port of Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Steam trains during
Easter and all SA school holidays. Vintage Loco or Classic Railcar on other
Sundays & Public Holidays.
Steam Ranger Heritage Railway
On selected days you can take the steam era further by boarding one of the
Steam Ranger trains that run between Mount Barker and Victor Harbor
Whale Centre
The Whale Centre shows two exhibits telling the story of our relationship with
whales in Encounter Bay – from hunting them to near extinction, to protecting
them today with a push for responsible whale watching.
Discovery Centre
This walk through history will take you on an adventure into the heart of South
Australia's past, with imaginative audio and visual displays and historic
photographs from the National Trust's Collection.
Granite Island
Granite Island offers Australia’s most unique penguin experience. Not only is
Granite Island a bustling place during the day, its not until night that the
show really begins.
Coorong Cruise
The fully equipped "Spirit of the Coorong" will take you into a timeless,
beautiful blend of waterways and lagoons. The unique flora, fauna and the
spectacular dune system of the Coorong can all be experienced by being part of
the different cruises available.
Urimbirra Wildlife Experience
Open range wildlife park set on 40 acres just 5 minutes from Victor
Harbor. Open all days the park includes a wetland bird sanctuary, Koala
close-ups, all weather exhibits, picnic and BBQ areas, gift shop and kiosk.
Monarto Zoological Park
Monarto Zoological Park is a 1,000 hectare open range sanctuary located just
60km from Adelaide and is the gateway to the picturesque Murraylands
region. adventurous safari bus and walking tours operate every day of the
year.
Ask at the desk in the foyer or visit the Vitor Harbor Tourist Information
Centre by the causeway on the foreshore for more information on the many things
to see and do in the region.
Other
Attractions
and Things to do
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Greenhills Adventure Park
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Tooperang Trout Farm
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Murray River Paddle Steamers
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Wineries
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Antique, Art and Craft Shops
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Tourist Trails and Day Drives
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Horse Riding, Fishing, River and Sea
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Art Galleries and Museums
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Bush Walks
And More...