Local Attractions

Victor Harbors’ historic horse drawn tram takes passengers from the mainland via the 600m wooden causeway to Granite Island, where visitors can enjoy stunning coastal scenery, beautiful walking trails, the Penguin Centre and spot seals, dolphins and a fantastic range of bird life.

• Return Fares Adult $10 One Way Adult $7
• Return Fares Child $7 One Way Child $5
• Return Fares Family $30 One Way Family $20

The Trams run hourly from the Mainland 10.30 – 3:30pm and from the Island 11.00 – 4pm

Combination tickets are available with the SA Whale Centre offering great discounts.

Visit: www.horsedrawntram.com.au

Oceanic Victor offers the experience of a lifetime at Victor Harbors own in-sea aquarium. Get up close and personal with magnificent Southern Bluefin Tuna – one of the fastest fish in the sea! Gaze into the undersea observatory and enjoy the spectacle of Australia’s teaming marine life or take a twilight tour and observe Granite Islands Colony of Little Penguins returning from a hunt. 

Aquarium Swim (Dive with Tuna)  – Duration: 2 Hours – $120 per adult
Winter Platform Experience – Duration: 45 Minutes – $70 per adult    Penguin Tours – Duration: 90 Minutes – $25 per adult, $20 per child, $75 per family (2 Adult + 2 Children)

Bookings
Book online: www.oceanicvictor.com.au/
Phone: 08 8552 7137
Email: info@oceanicvictor.com

Girdlers Family Amusements have been in the business of fun for over 100 years and four generations! Visit their Seaside fair and get your kicks on their “Sizzler” Family thrill ride, bounce around in the dodgem cars or ride the largest touring Ferris Wheel in South Australia, with 48 seats and fabulous views of Victor Harbors scenic coastline from the top!

On site between the famous “Train Playground” and Horse Drawn Tram, Girders can be found throughout the South Australian School Holidays and most long weekends.  

This former Customs House and Station Master’s Residence was built in 1866 and now consists of six display rooms filled with magnificent heritage memorabilia. 

The Encounter Coast Discovery Centre introduces visitors to the history and development of the South Coast and Victor Harbor. 3 galleries of artwork and artifacts form a timeline of our past, spanning from our indigenous heritage, through whaling, European settlement, the establishment of Port Victor’s river trade and finally the introduction of railways and the onset of tourism in the 20th Century.

Open every day except Christmas and Good Friday 1.00pm – 4.00pm. 

The Cockle Train runs between Goolwa, Middleton, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor every Wednesday and Sunday, and most days during the South Australian School Holidays. Experience some of the best views possible from a railway carriage, as the train hugs the coast between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.

Trains are usually formed by a heritage diesel locomotive and wooden carriages or a diesel railcar outside of peak holiday times. Steam trains feature during some school holidays and selected Sundays between June and November.

Established in 1920, The Original Fish Shop is a multi state-wide award-winning restaurant located in the heart of Victor Harbor. With exceptional food and great service The Original Fish Shop​ has a selection of tasty kids meals, aromatic coffee, teas, juices and other cafe selections available for you to enjoy; as well as a fully stocked and licenced bar. Dine in or take away with BYO’s welcome.  Open 7 days 11 am til 8pm.

Visit them at:
20 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor
www.originalvictorfishshop.com.au

The Fleurieu Aquatic Centre features a 25 meter, 8 lane swimming pool, Outdoor splash park & a rehabilitation pool as well as free outdoor
barbecues, a cafe & creche and fitness facilitates. With something to do for the whole family why not stop by and say hello!
Opening times vary, please check the website below for details.

Corner of Ocean Rd & Waterport Rd, Hayborough, SA
Tel: (08) 7078 4150
www.fleurieuaquaticcentre.com.au

Victor Harbor’s spectacular ocean adventure experience. Explore inaccessible areas of coastline in our 11.3m, 24-seat expedition-style rigid inflatable boat (RIB). See dolphins, seals and sea lions year round. Whale watching tours run June through September. Spray jackets and life jackets are provided.

Seal Island Tour – duration 45 minutes – $35 adults, $25 children under 13 years, $110 family (2 adults, 2 children)
Wildlife and Sightseeing / Whale Watching Tour – duration 90 minutes – $60 Adults, $50 Children under 13 years, $195 family (2 Adults, 2 Children).

Bookings
Book online: www.thebigduck.com.au
Phone: 08 8555 2203
Email: bookings@thebigduck.com.au