FLEURIEU PENINSULA

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Whether you’re looking to explore cellar doors and tasting rooms, treat the family to a day at the beach or cruise the lower reaches of the River Murray, this region has it all. Just minutes from , the Fleurieu makes a perfect day trip, but why not stay a little longer. Why rush it when you can toast the sun as it sets over the ocean before waking up to stunning views of vineyards, the beach or bushland?

Recharge your batteries and reconnect with family by walking the many nature trails or simply play on pristine beaches. Unwind with a round of golf or get the heart pumping with a bike ride along the coast. Indulge your sense of adventure with a joy flight or learn to surf. The choices are endless.

With something of everyone, at every speed, make time to visit the Fleurieu – you’re sure of a warm welcome.

THE SALVADOR d’ARRY’S EAT@POLLY’S d’ARENBERG DALÍ VERANDAH CUBE EXHIBITION RESTAURANT

More than a cellar door. Salvador Dalí is regarded Housed in our restored 19th Soak up the d’Arenberg Cube Experience hosted as a titan of modern art and century homestead, lunch at experience over a seasonal masterclasses, explore the one of the most important d’Arry’s has been a regional casual lunch menu from the contemporary art museum, artists of the 20th century. favourite for over twenty team behind d’Arry’s Verandah or play winemaker for the This multi-million dollar years. Drawing inspiration Restaurant. Filled with quirky day, blending and bottling exhibition of Salvador Dalí from local and seasonal art and spectacular views of your own wine. bronze sculptures and graphic produce with an abundance the McLaren Vale wine region. artworks is on loan from the of choice, creativity and Dalí Universe in Switzerland. colourful flavour combinations. Enjoy the à la carte menu or indulge in an eight course degustation with optional wine pairing.

@darenbergwine • @darrysverandah open 7 days. 58 osborn rd, • t. 08 8329 4888 visit darenberg.com.au Cover: Port Willunga

Old eynella larendon Christies Beach CONTENTS ort oarlunga Kangarilla Old oarlunga oana caren ale 04 ATTRACTIONS & 01 Welcome aslin each EXPERIENCES ort Willunga Strathalyn ldinga Willunga 04 Adventure & Activities 13 Markets anghorne reek shourne 06 Coastal & Nature Sellicks each Wellington 10 History & Heritage 24 Dining ount opass 12 Food, Drink & Arts yponga 30 Cider & Brews arrickalinga ilang 14 WINE REGIONS OF oranille FLEURIEU PENINSULA 31 Events Yankalilla 16 McLaren Vale Second alley Wirrina oe 32 Map of the region oola 20 Langhorne Creek apid ay ort lliot iddleton 23 Currency Creek 40 Adelaide’s beachside playground ictor aror 23 Southern Fleurieu ape Jeris 58 Our neighbourhood 34 EXPLORE FLEURIEU PENINSULA 60 Finding your way around 34 Fleurieu Coast

42 South Coast 62 Useful information 50 McLaren Vale & Surrounds 54 Eastern Fleurieu 64 Advertiser directory FLEURIEU COAST

SOUTH COAST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY McLAREN VALE & SURROUNDS The lands and waters of Fleurieu Peninsula are central to the culture and beliefs of our First Nations people, who have occupied, enjoyed, utilised and managed EASTERN FLEURIEU the area since the creation. The Fleurieu Peninsula tourism industry acknowledges our First Nations See page 32 for a more detailed map of the region. people as the traditional owners, and we respect their spiritual relationship with Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We honour their stories, songs, art and culture and their aspirations for the future of all people and these lands.

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Deep Creek Conservation Park ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES

LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE? LOVE NATURE? WANT TO LEARN MORE? KEEN TO TASTE THE LOCAL FLAVOURS? WITH SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO ON FLEURIEU PENINSULA, THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE FULL OF IDEAS.

SA Skydiving, Wellington Diving with Leafy Seadragons, Rapid Bay Port Willunga Parsons Beach

IN THE AIR UNDER THE WATER ON THE WATER IN THE WATER See the Fleurieu from a different It’s another world beneath the waves. As if it’s not hard enough to select a The South Coast around Middleton perspective! Jump into a helicopter or Snorkellers and scuba divers have access beach to visit from the many breathtaking isn’t called the Surf Coast for out of a plane – the choice is yours. to untouched locations that teem with ones on offer, you also have to choose nothing! Experienced surfers can Whichever you choose, the adrenalin marine life. For a special experience, head your activity. Whether you opt to kayak take to the waves and match it with rush and the views are off the charts. out to the ex-HMAS Hobart, scuttled in around Second Valley or the Myponga the locals. Beginners may wish to If you like something a little different, Yankalilla Bay to form an artificial dive Reservoir, paddleboard through the azure take the opportunity to sign up biplanes and gyrocopters are also reef. The site is regarded as one of South shallows of a secluded beach or canoe the to a surf school and get some tips available locally. And don’t forget ’s premier dive sites, along with the glorious Coorong, the experience will be from the professionals. And don’t you can get airborne on the ground other fantastic diving locations including unforgettable. Or you could just lay back in forget the relaxation potential of too – courtesy of a windsurfer. Port Noarlunga Reef and Aldinga Reef. the water and daydream – tough choice. a good, old-fashioned swim.

Big Duck Boat Tours, Victor Harbor Port Willunga Beach Links Lady Bay Resort, Normanville Deep Creek Conservation Park

CRUISING GO FISH TEE OFF GET MOBILE A boat tour is the ideal way to Take the bait and have a go at fishing Don’t forget to polish your clubs and pack The Fleurieu has a growing network check out the picturesque ocean from a beach, riverbank or estuary. Try the golf bag when you head to Fleurieu of walking, cycling, horse riding and surrounds of Victor Harbor with your luck within the Encounter Marine Peninsula. The area boasts several highly shared use trails. Explore the beautiful brilliant views in every direction. Park or join one of the fishing charters ranked golf courses with million-dollar Southern by foot and Venture a little further afield and that leave from Victor Harbor, Wirrina views. Whether you’re an amateur or take in the beauty of the natural you can cruise the internationally and . Goolwa Beach also a dedicated enthusiast, you won’t be surroundings. Bicycles can be hired recognised waters of Coorong offers a chance to go cockling, but be disappointed. Places to take a swing at Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale National Park. Cruise the Coorong sure to only remove them during cockle include Ashbourne, Mount Compass, so there’s no excuse not to put foot will show you all the wonders season. Also be aware that size, bag, boat Goolwa, Victor Harbor, Strathalbyn, Lady to pedal. If that’s all too slow, quad of the natural environment. and sanctuary zone restrictions apply. Bay, Willunga, and Yankalilla. bikes are also available to hire. Sellicks Beach

4 ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES 5 C O A S T A L & NATURE

Port Elliot Rapid Bay Whale watching, Basham Beach Deep Creek Conservation Park

HIT THE BEACH FLOAT YOUR BOAT WATCH FOR WHALES BIRD WATCHING Spend a day with your family on one The ocean has many secrets and you Fleurieu Peninsula offers one of the Twitchers rejoice! Fleurieu Peninsula’s of the many spectacular Fleurieu never know when a dolphin might most popular and accessible places to diverse habitat is home to more Peninsula beaches where you can drop by to say hello! There’s nothing view the giants of the deep. Southern than 250 bird species, some of collect shells, body surf or build like a day on the water – fresh or Right and humpback whales are regular high conservation importance. sandcastles. There are plenty of salt, and Fleurieu Peninsula has the visitors to the picturesque coastline Keep your eyes peeled for hooded coastal places to launch your boat best of both worlds when it comes between May and October. Many plovers, cockatoos, peregrine falcons or wedge your rod in the sand and to boating. It’s not all about motors visitors get a glimpse of these gentle and other raptors. For further wait for a nibble. If you prefer to either – who doesn’t love to sit back giants and often their calves as well as information on bird details, maps, get among the sea creatures, try and relax in a sail boat or fly across they enjoy the warmer waters before locations or brochures call into a snorkelling or scuba diving. the waves when the wind picks up? heading back to sub-Antarctic waters. local Visitor Information Centre.

Sea lion pups Deep Creek Conservation Park Myponga Reservoir Reserve Deep Creek Conservation Park

SEE CREATURES MEET THE NATIVES NATURAL WONDERS ROAD TRIP TIPS While watching out for whales, Tent Hill in Deep Creek Conservation Myponga Reservoir is open for kayaking, Off-road enthusiasts can take the prepare to see playful dolphins and Park is the place to reliably spot fishing and walking. If it’s waterfalls you’re steep four-wheel-drive track to seals. Australian sea lions favour Western Grey kangaroos who tend to into, look no further than Ingalalla Falls, Blowhole Beach in Deep Creek the barrage area at Goolwa while gather in groups. Be on the lookout Deep Creek Waterfall and Hindmarsh Falls. Conservation Park. The area boasts bottlenose and common dolphins for echidnas and possums as well. View evidence of glaciers from 250 million many remote and rugged places, less love cruising the waves all around Urimbirra Wildlife Park at Victor years ago at Inman Valley’s Glacier Rock. than an hour from Adelaide, some the coast. They will often drop Harbor is another great place to get up Onkaparinga Gorge is a great place to relax permitting beach driving. If you’ve not in to accompany surfers or ride close and personal with wildlife, and and recharge, with tranquil water holes, got your own vehicle a tour operator the bow waves of your boat. a perfect outing for the kids as well. river red gums and many walking tracks. can take you there in comfort.

Deep Creek Conservation Park

6 ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES 7 Ocean Living Surf School Cruise the Coorong Learn to surf with one of the most experienced surfers Boat cruise from the Riverport of Goolwa into the teaching surfing on the south coast at Goolwa Beach. iconic and Lower River Murray. Phil is internationally recognised and accredited with • Purpose built vessel 14 passenger maximum come for the wildlife the Academy of Surfing Instructors and a fully qualified • Pass through Goolwa Barrage Lock lifesaver with the Goolwa Surf Lifesaving Club. stay for the wine Family and friends can enjoy meals and beverages • See Coorong seal colony • See Murray Mouth at Kuti Shack while watching you surfing in the • Guided walk into the Coorong National Park cellar door breakers. Wetsuits, surfboards, sunscreen and FUN • Expert commentary wildlife feeding ALL PROVIDED. See you in the surf. wine bar & kitchen

Main Wharf, Goolwa open 7 days Mob: 0487 921 232 Ph: (08) 8555 2203 woodstockwine com au Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] . . HELICOPTER FLIGHTS www.olsurfschool.com.au www.cruisethecoorong.com.au (08) 8383 0156 EXPERIENCE AN AMAZING HELIVISTA BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF McLAREN VALE’S LANDSCAPE AND STUNNING COASTLINE BOOK HELI FLIGHTS: 0427583027

The Big Duck Boat Tours Spirit of the Coorong Year round ocean tours of the Great Southern Visit the stunning Coorong National Park, a wetland Ocean, dolphins, fur seals, sea lions and seasonal wilderness of international significance. Rich in Southern right and Humpback whales. Indigenous culture and history. Bush LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ’S FLEURIEU PENINSULA, MOUNT COMPASS GOLF COURSE See the spectacular southern coastline with foods, spectacular scenery, pristine white sands IS AN EASY 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE ADELAIDE CBD AND 20 MINUTES FROM VICTOR HARBOR. offshore islands, amazing granite headlands dunes, endless beaches, seals, wildlife and abundant GIN FLIGHTS bird life. Ninety Mile Beach and the Murray Mouth. and huge sea cliffs. • Challenging 18 hole links style public golf course • Pro shop with full range of equipment and apparel • 90-minute, Half Day and Full Day Boat Tours “FLIGHTS” GIN BAR OFFERS • Driving range, cart, club and buggy hire available • Bar and restaurant open to the public HAND-CRAFTED VIMY AND MAD MEN GINS WITH A CREATIVE • PGA Golf Professional available for tuition ARRAY OF ARTISAN FLAVOURS Granite Island Causeway, Victor Harbor Main Wharf, Goolwa Ph: (08) 8555 2203 Ph: 1800 442 203 GIN BAR OPEN WEEKENDS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] George Francis Drive, Mount Compass • (08) 8556 8500 (Pro Shop) • (08) 8556 8022 (Restaurant) • E: [email protected] • www.mcgc.com.au www.thebigduck.com.au www.spiritofthecoorong.com.au

You know “that wildlife park in Victor Harbor” people keep talking about? Well that’s us! WINE FLIGHTS TAILOR-MADE FLIGHTS OF South Lakes Golf Club AWARD-WINNING PENNY’S HILL Located in Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula, The course comprises 18 holes of Santa Anna one of South Australia’s premier tourist Couch fairways and Poa Annua/Bent Grass ESTATE WINES: REDS MCLAREN Be sure to use the #UrimbirraWildlifePark hashtag and destinations. The Fleurieu Peninsula is home to greens. The design of the course provides tag us on Instagram @UrimbirraWildlife VALE, WHITES farms, vineyards, and beautiful golf courses, all golfers of all ages, with differing skill levels, WEEKENDS ONLY bounded by picture-perfect beaches and rugged the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely round of Let’s see who can get the best #Kangarooselfie. coastlines. The Fleurieu Peninsula is the perfect golf. The relatively flat terrain makes the course Check out our photos of our incredible Australian animals place for holidaymakers, families and residents a pleasant walk while listening to the waves and the fantastic selfies our guests get 08 8557 0800 to enjoy all the beauty that Australia has to offer. crashing on the beach in the background. with the Roos, Koalas and more! 10 Welch Road, Victor Harbor 281 MAIN ROAD Koala experience 11am and 2pm everyday Ph: (08) 8554 6554 McLAREN VALE Billabong Road, Goolwa Snake handling at 3pm at no extra cost Email: [email protected] PENNYSHILL.COM.AU Ph: (08) 8555 2299 Email: [email protected] Open seven days from 10am-4pm www.urimbirra.com.au www.southlakesgolf.com.au

8 ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES 9 HISTORY & HERITAGE

Red Poles, McLaren Vale Adelaide Biplanes, Aldinga Argus House, Strathalbyn

ABORIGINAL HISTORY HERITAGE EXPERIENCES HERITAGE RICH TOWN SPACES AND CULTURE In 1802, European explorer, Matthew Heritage abounds in the streets of many The history of Fleurieu Peninsula dates Flinders met French explorer, Nicolas Fleurieu Peninsula towns. Strathalbyn back thousands of years before European Baudin near the mouth of the Murray has more than 60 Heritage-listed settlement and is documented by the , River. Baudin named the region Fleurieu buildings and a history dating back and Ngarrindjeri people. Special after a French navy minister and their to 1839. Perched on the banks of the places and sites on Fleurieu Peninsula are meeting point was named . Angas River, there are shops specialising links to the creation of their lands. Arts and In the 1890s American whalers made in antiques, collectibles, art and crafts. dreamtime stories document seasons, native their home at Victor Harbor, seeking If you visit in August, be sure to attend animals, plants, climate and relationship to the which tourists the Strathalbyn Treasure Market – a Rapid Bay country. Moana Sands Conservation Park still come to see today, though for a popular gathering for collectors. Port is a significant Aboriginal cultural heritage very different reason! The entire region Elliot also boasts some historic antique CULTURAL DIVERSITY site where coastal dunes are important to is rich in heritage experiences. Ride the shops and buildings dating back to 1840. At Sellick’s Hill, a giant beachside Buddha the traditions of the Kaurna people who iconic Cockle Train between Goolwa Victor Harbor has a unique character, statue, standing 18 metres tall has been made their summer camps in the sand hills and Victor Harbor then get aboard the loved and enjoyed by residents warmly welcomed by locals and visitors alike. by Pedler Creek. Archaeological artefacts horse-drawn tram which takes you at and the many visitors who come to The spiritual landmark is part of the Nan Hai including burial sites and shell middens, some a leisurely pace along the landmark enjoy the area. A long-term seaside Pu Tuo Temple and is intended to bring peace, dating back 6000 years, have been found in wooden causeway to Granite Island. For destination for holiday makers, there harmony, prosperity and wealth to South this area. For a special experience of local more old school travel, try a trip on the are many surviving historic buildings Australia. The property is about 137 acres and culture, take a Ngarrindjeri day cruise on PS Oscar W, a restored paddle steamer from a bygone era which add to the extends about three kilometres along the coast. the Coorong and enjoy an interpretive walk located at Goolwa. And don’t forget appeal of this main town. A Heritage Enjoy the view of the impressive statue from through the dunes as well as a the biplanes, based at the vintage and Places Brochure or Discovery Trail idyllic rolling hills. This Buddhist place of trail. Contemporary Indigenous art works are charming Aldinga Airfield. Take in the Brochure to discover places of historical worship attracts many visitors and it the only proudly displayed at many galleries, including beauty of the landscape in a classic, open significance in Victor Harbor can be one in the Southern Hemisphere. Red Poles which houses a regional showcase cockpit Waco biplane, bringing back a found Victor Harbor Civic Centre, Nan Hai Pu Tuo Temple, Sellick’s Hill representing Indigenous communities. bygone era of nostalgia and romance. Library and Visitor Information Centre.

SteamRanger Heritage Railway Ride the HISTORIC COCKLE TRAIN Tickets are available at Goolwa, Port Elliot and between Goolwa and Victor Harbor Victor Harbor stations on the day of travel; however, Magnificent coastal scenery. Stopovers possible large groups should book in advance. to visit other Fleurieu tourist attractions. For details of timetables, fares and general information, Operates Easter, South Australian school holidays please visit us at www.steamranger.org.au and every Wednesday, Saturday (daylight savings) (Please note extreme temperatures and fire bans may and Sunday. restrict services.)

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10 ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES 11 FOOD, DRINK … AND ARTS TO MARKET

ou’ll find regular markets and roadside outlets at almost every turn, selling fresh produce, olive oil, jams, relishes, hand-made breads, Ytraditional cured and smoked meats, rich cheeses and more. Artworx Gallery & Gifts One of the Fleurieu’s finest Visit a market to meet the locals, learn the contemporary art galleries stories behind their products and stock up Situated in the heart of the Goolwa heritage precinct your picnic basket or pantry. You’ll also find – Artworx Gallery and Gifts features original art, markets offering art and handicrafts, bric-a- jewellery, glass, wood, sculpture and a wide range brac and so much more. of giftware. Open everday 10am–4.30pm.

FIND A MARKET 10–12 Hays Street, Goolwa Ph: (08) 8555 0949 Email: [email protected] Beachside Market, Victor Harbor www.artworxgallery.com.au Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale Goodieson Brewery, McLaren Vale Settlers

CELLAR DOORS BREWERIES CIDERS AND SPIRITS fleurieupeninsula.com.au/ The perfect destination for a Sunday There’s a strong cluster of boutique Distilleries are a growing feature of regional markets drive (or any day, really!) is one of and micro-breweries in the McLaren the region and well worth a visit. Fleurieu Peninsula’s world-renowned Vale area and the Visitor Information Artisan spirits can be found in Mount Be sure to check with the cellar doors. Four distinct regions Centre stocks a range of local beers, Compass, Goolwa and McLaren Vale, organisers for dates and times. span the wine growing area; McLaren so drop in to get the local low down with some venues winning international Vale, Langhorne Creek, Currency or see page 30. For a guided tasting awards for their products. The Creek and Southern Fleurieu. Here of award-winning beer in a relaxing Salopian Inn currently stocks more TREAT YOUR you will find more than 100 wineries location try Goodieson Brewery, and if than 230 different gins from all around John Lacey Artist Studio and Cactus Creations and Pottery TASTEBUDS Cactus Creations is a cacti and succulent only plant and 80 cellar doors – there’s a wine you’re after a bite to eat as well, head to the world. McLaren Vale Distilling Green Tank Gallery Visit Lloyd Brothers for a wine OPEN MOST DAYS 11am–5pm nursery. Stocking a vast variety of common to rare, tiny for everyone’s taste! For more Swell Taphouse. Breweries can also be Company specialises in small batch to large/mature, over a century old cacti, also bonsai, tasting flight, regional platter • Impressionistic art information, see pages 16–23. found in and Myponga. gins, whiskies, vodkas and liqueurs. hanging plants, supplies for the DIY enthusiasts. Plants or gather a group for a tasting • Contemporary landscapes are available in pots and decorative/quirky containers. experience giving yourselves • Original oils Statues and shop items all Mexican focused with more time in a relaxed, friendly • High quality prints artworks, souvenirs and other related items. All the environment on the Cellar Door family will enjoy the magnificent flowers of the cacti Terrace, among the historic olive world. Open Thursday to Sunday from 10am. 41 Woodcone Road, Mount Compass grove. The Barrel Hall is now open Phone for other opening times. Ph: (08) 8556 8388 gallery for that next special event. Mob: 0419 823 708 4 Field Street, McLaren Vale studio See advertisement on page 17. Email: [email protected] Mob: 0419 106 680 www.johnlacey.com.au www.facebook.com/cactuscreationsmvale

Willunga Farmers Market Serafino, McLaren Vale Red Poles, McLaren Vale MARKETS DINING GALLERIES Adventure Weekend markets dotted across From pub grub to fine dining, you Art lovers will enjoy a full itinerary Fleurieu Peninsula serve up local won’t be disappointed when seeking when taking in the diverse range of playground produce and artisanal fare. Willunga out a meal in the Fleurieu region. artists from the region. In McLaren Vale, play explore RELAX Farmers Market has more than Various locales use local produce don’t miss Red Poles where Indigenous 80 stalls and is a must. Victor Harbor including seafood and wine to deliver communities are represented along with FLEURIEUPENINSULA.COM.AU Farmers Market is where you can pick an unforgettable dining experience. works from other artists. For more art up fresh fruit and vegetables and indulge Keeping it authentic is the Eat Local inspiration, check out ArtworX Gallery in delicious coffee and baked goods. SA sign which guarantees you will find and Gifts in Goolwa and Green Tank

For more information see page 13. SA producers and food with regional Gallery in Mount Compass. Look out canoe the coorong origins highlighted on the menu or for brochures on the region’s arts and south australian tourism commission available for sale. See page 24 for more. culture at Visitor Information Centres.

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eaping the benefits of a maritime climate created due to the proximity to to the west, Lake Alexandrina to the east and Rthe Southern Ocean, the Fleurieu is home to no less than four recognised wine regions – Currency Creek, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Southern Fleurieu – with vineyards now also springing up around Kuitpo. While all these regions enjoy a Mediterranean climate, it is the influence of the various soil types that dictate the individual flavour. Those just beginning their wine journey will enjoy sampling the local drop, perhaps chatting to the winemaker themselves, and fully immersing themselves in the experience. Joining a hosted tour is a great way to make a start – even if you think you know your wines. Try a new label – or variety – you don’t know and you may well come away with a new favourite! Many wineries offer dining or shared platters as well as wine tasting, or you can visit one of the many eateries in the area. See pages 24 to 30 for some suggestions.

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Bremerton Wines, Langhorne Creek

Our Tasting Room is Tasting Room Perched atop of a ridge overlooking stunning located at the iconic Open Friday - Tuesday views sits the Tasting Room of organic and ironstone Chapel 11am to 5pm biodynamic winery, Gemtree. built in 1865. Bookings essential Here you can immerse yourself in a CELLAR DOOR personalised guided Tasting Experience and OPEN 7 DAYS 167 Elliott Road perhaps a tour of the Biodynamic Hut, 11AM - 5PM McLaren Flat SA 5171 experiencing first-hand biodynamic farming. Join us for our curated (08) 8383 0802 Tasting Room Experience After your tasting, why not grab a local or a Premium Icon Tasting [email protected] produce picnic pack and a bottle of wine and of our exceptional flagship www.gemtreewines.com take a stroll through the Gemtree Eco-trail red wines accompanied by @gemtreewines where you can explore the restored native delicious produce landscape and relax in the wide-open 1 Chapel Hill Rd McLaren Vale spaces. 08 8324 4404 chapelhillwine.com.au Chapelhillwine

14 WINE REGIONS WINE REGIONS 15 ust 45 minutes south of Adelaide, practices, water management and you will find the birthplace of climate-appropriate plantings. wine in South Australia. The The most commonly produced wines first vines were planted in what include shiraz, a signature of the region M c L A R E N isJ now known as the McLaren Vale and the most widely planted, cabernet wine region by John Reynell in 1838, sauvignon and . More recently, VALE two years after the proclamation of the plantings have extended to Italian and colony of South Australia. Spanish styles such as fiano, , Noted for its varied terrain, this is and . one of the most geologically diverse McLaren Vale and McLaren Flat, a micro regions in the world and present a region to the east, are home to more wide variety to soil types. Winemakers than 150 producers and 80 cellar doors in the region have been shifting focus of all shapes and sizes offering a wide from big, powerful styles to instead range of tasting – and often dining – showcase varietal characteristics experiences. From cute heritage buildings and influences of . They are to architectural masterpieces the diversity members of a collaborative and is endless, but quality remains paramount. innovative community which prides Read more about the town of McLaren itself on leading the way in organic Vale and its neighbours on page 52. Gemtree Wines, McLaren Flat

Hastwell & Lightfoot Enjoy award-winning McLaren Vale wines at the H&L Cellar Door in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Take in the views of the vines as you unwind on the front deck with a wine flight and one of ‘SA’s Best Platters’ (as awarded by Adelady) or settle in on one of the Chesterfields by the cosy fire – you could definitely spend an afternoon here.

301 Foggo Road, McLaren Vale Ph: (08) 8323 0010 Email: [email protected] www.hastwellandlightfoot.com.au

Beach Road Wines Wine tasting, wood-oven lunch, amazing views. Welcome to our family-owned winery and restaurant. We celebrate South Australian produce and emerging wine varieties. With amazing views over McLaren Vale, let us take you through a seated tasting while enjoying Stay. Relax. Indulge. our delicious platters and wood-oven pizza. 08 8323 8830 439 Main Road McLAREN VALE leconfieldwines.com.au

39 KANGARILLA ROAD, McLAREN VALE P 08 8323 8911 | SERAFINO.COM.AU 309 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale Ph: (08) 8323 7344 Email: [email protected] www.beachroadwines.com.au

16 WINE REGIONS WINE REGIONS 17 Visit the enjoy fine wine, family hospitality and seasonal australian cuisine. open 7 days • cellar door • restaurant • groups • functions Spiritual Home 79 chaffeys road • mclaren ale of Church Block and 08 8323 8305 • www.coriole.com exemplary McLaren Vale grenache, shiraz and CELLAR DOOR HARRY’S DELI EXPERIENCES

Visit wirrawirra.com or 08 8323 8414

Battle of Bosworth & Spring Seed Wines A VIEW TO REMEMBER AT KAY BROTHERS... Organically grown and certified wines from our family vineyards.

Open for tastings and sales daily from 11am to 5pm. 92 Gaffney Road, Willunga Ph: (08) 8556 2441 Email: [email protected] www.battleofbosworth.com.au www.springseedwineco.com.au

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OPEN 7 DAYS WINE TASTINGS & FOOD TRADITIONAL FAMILY WINERY @kaybrotherswines KAY BROTHERS WINES 57 KAYS ROAD MCLAREN VALE SA 5171 (08) 8323 8211 BOOK ONLINE WWW.KAYBROTHERS.COM.AU @kay_bros Organically Grown, Traditionally Vinified

Indulge your senses, discover Beresford.

Let us guide you through our wines, perfectly matched with a selection of Over 20 vegan friendly, low preservation wines for Fleurieu inspired tasting plates. tasting in a modern relaxed setting with gorgeous views over McLaren Vale to the coast. Picnic area

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4.30pm Sat - Sun - PH: 11am - 4pm Open seven days, 10am – 5pm, 44 Hamilton Road, McLaren Flat, SA 5171 252 Blewitt Springs Road, McLaren Flat, SA 5171 T (08) 8383 0533 E [email protected] Call or visit us online to make a booking. Phone: (08) 8383 0362 beresfordwines.com.au

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18 WINE REGIONS WINE REGIONS 19 Picnic at The Winehouse, Langhorne Creek LANGHORNE CREEK Kimbolton Wines ocated on the eastern edge of occasional seasonal flooding of the Join the Kimbolton team at their architecturally the peninsula, only an hour from Bremer River. Here the winds that blow designed cellar door nestled amongst the vines. the city, you may be surprised to from the Southern Ocean across Lake Kimbolton offers seated wine tastings, wine and discover Langhorne Creek is South Alexandrina keep the temperatures cheese flights, regionally inspired platters, kid-friendly flights and lawn games. A visit to the rooftop deck to Australia’sL third largest wine region, home cooler and more consistent – and prevent soak in the sweeping views of Langhorne Creek is a to boutique winemakers but also growing frost that can damage the grapes. must whilst visiting. Open 11am–4pm daily grapes for some of the biggest names Here you will discover world-class wines in in . Cabernet sauvignon architecturally designed cellar doors offering and shiraz top the list but look out for a range of dining and tasting experiences alternative varieties such as malbec. worth investigating – and now a brewery. 29 Burleigh St, Langhorne Creek Ph: (08) 8537 3002 This is a low-lying region of deep alluvial Read more about the town of Langhorne Email: [email protected] sandy loams, which benefit from the Creek and its neighbours on page 54. www.kimboltonwines.com.au

Please join us at our new cellar door experience at Langhorne Creek

It’s a bright and beautiful new extension to our restored 1866 stone barn – new or old, they’re great places to hang-out, enjoy a regionally inspired lunch, a picnic on the lawn, a gin flight, and of course, experience Bremerton’s award winning range of wines. See you soon!

Lucy & Rebecca Willson Bremerton Wines

Brighter 15966 20 WINE REGIONS KEEP OUR VINES S O U T H E R N A N D FLEURIEU WINES SAFE

ANGAS PLAINS WINES IS IN South Australia has some of he small vineyards in the THE HEART OF THE VINEYARD the oldest winegrape vines toe of Fleurieu Peninsula Open Thursday to Monday 11am–5pm in the world. Your shoes and are dotted across a diverse Pet Friendly clothing can pick up and spread landscape of gentle slopes. HereT the vines grow in clay loams and pests and diseases, including Angas Plains Wines Cellar Door phylloxera. Please don’t walk buckshot gravel soils particularly suited to cabernet sauvignon. This region 317 Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek amongst our vines. Help protect includes Yankalilla, Mount Jagged, Ph: 08 8537 3159 | angasplainswines.com.au the vines that make our special wines. For more information Hindmarsh Valley and Victor Harbor.

EAT about vineyard biosecurity, LOCAL visit vinehealth.com.au

A UNIQUE CELLAR DOOR EXPERIENCE IN LANGHORNE CREEK

WINE | CHOCOLATE | SKINCARE

697 LANGHORNE CREEK RD, BELVIDERE 08 8536 8334 VINEYARDROAD.COM.AU

Kingsbrook Estate, Currency Creek

CURRENCY Rusticana Wines & Lake Breeze Wines The Winehouse CREEK Shaw Family Vintners Newman’s Horseradish One of Australia’s most awarded The Winehouse offers a unique tasting experience Visit our cellar door for a fantastic wine tasting experience The best of both worlds! All in one location. Visit boutique wineries. with four award-winning wine labels; Ben Potts Wines, Gipsie Jack, John’s Blend by John Glaetzer, and Ben Shaw Family Vintners has an extensive range Cellar door open 9:30am–4:30pm, our cellar door where you can taste and purchase Lake Breeze’s charming cellar door overlooks Glaetzer’s Heartland, as well as being home to Meechi he vineyards of Currency Creek of diverse and wonderful wines made from our Monday–Friday excluding Public Holidays. our wines and horseradish products. We also picturesque vineyards and ancient gum trees. It is the Brewing, Langhorne Creek’s first craft beer label. vineyards in McLaren Vale and Currency Creek. stock a range of local condiments, jams etc. You perfect destination for a long lunch on the terrace or are mostly planted in sandy soils Kitchen open Thursday to Monday 11am–3pm, Quality local produce is also available for making are welcome to bring along your own picnic lunch stay for the weekend at The Creek Cottage B&B. and the low rainfall of the region Cellar Door open 7 days 10am–4pm. up your own platter to enjoy. (bookings preferred), relax on our deck with a glass Open daily 10am–5pm. is offset by easy access to water. of your favourite wine and share our stunning view TheT wineries scattered throughout the region overlooking our vineyards and horseradish crop. 1509 Langhorne Creek Road, that stretches from Port Elliott on the coast Lake Plains Road, Langhorne Creek Step Road, Langhorne Creek Langhorne Creek EAT 369 Myrtle Grove Road, Currency Creek LOCAL to Lake Alexandrina, craft bold wines from Ph: (08) 8537 3086 Ph: (08) 8537 3017 Ph: (08) 8537 3441 Ph: (08) 8555 4215 www.newmanshorseradish.com.au Email: [email protected] EAT Email: [email protected] a diverse range of grapes including sauvignon Email: [email protected] LOCAL www.rusticanawines.com.au www.lakebreeze.com.au www.thewinehouse.com.au blanc, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. www.shawfamilyvintners.com

22 WINE REGIONS WINE REGIONS 23 Penny’s Hill, McLaren Vale

DINING

ith access to the best ingredients plucked from a pristine environment, it’s no wonder Fleurieu PeninsulaW boasts some of Australia’s best regional dining. You’d expect nothing less from a landscape boasting four acclaimed wine regions and a Mediterranean climate, all surrounded by water on three sides. Wine is by no means enjoyed in isolation; food is given just as much priority with ingredients proudly sourced locally. Fleurieu farmers and fishermen, vignerons, chefs, brewers, distillers and shopkeepers are intent on presenting the best food and drinks possible, whether they’re serving elegant modern restaurant cuisine, honest bistro meals or contemporary café and bakery snacks – not to mention the locally roasted coffee. Visitors are welcome to join the locals lucky enough to call the Fleurieu home in enjoying all it has to offer from freshly caught fish (and the perfect chip) on the beach to long lazy lunches at a cellar door surrounded by vineyards. The local pub is always a great place to start a culinary journey, and everyone benefits from the friendly rivalry to be the best bakery in town. The following pages feature a wide range of opportunities to experience what is on offer or you can turn to page 14 to find cellar door dining alternatives. All of these are conveniently listed in the index on page 64. Gather at , McLaren Vale

24 DINING DINING 25 FLYING FISH RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ – PORT ELLIOT ASK AN EXPERT Absolute Waterfront Dining at the Flying Fish... Ask Chook’s Little Winery Tours about creating a bespoke tour. Make the most Renowned for its casual ambience, friendly service and great food, the Flying Fish has of Chook’s wealth of knowledge and been reviewed as a “Must Visit” by the Gourmet Traveller. The café is open daily for dine experience of smaller wineries and the in or take away options. Our famous Coopers Ale battered fish and chips has been rated best dining establishments to really get as one of Australia’s best by publications such as The Australian. The Flying Fish offers a to know the McLaren Vale region. full café-style lunch menu including mouth watering daily specials, and patrons have the option of dining indoors or taking in the stunning views on the deck and al fresco area. The See advertisement on page 61. restaurant offers an à la carte dinner menu highlighting local Fleurieu produce and wines. The Restaurant The Café • Lunch 7 days 12–3pm • Open 7 days 9am–4pm • Dinner Fri and Sat from 6pm • Hot food from 10am TREAT YOUR TASTEBUDS • Dinner 7 days from Boxing Day • Breakfast daily 9–11am Visit the newly renovated cellar door in the for the school holidays • Extended trading hours on 1866 stone barn at Bremerton Wines to try • Wedding and function specialists weekends and school holidays award winning wines and so much more. Bookings via phone or website Pop in to hang out in the garden, picnic on No. 1 The Foreshore, Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot the lawn or enjoy a regionally inspired lunch. Ph: (08) 8554 3504 Don’t forget to ask about their gin flight. Email: [email protected] www.flyingfishcafe.com.au See advertisement on page 21.

Visit Historic OXENBERRY EstablisHEd 1840 Farm

Loco Mexican 2020 RCA Best Mexican is here in Victor Harbor! Check out our fresh seasonal menu and book your table online. Family-friendly, quality cocktails, takeaway or dine- in. For a quick meal, or a delicious feast, go Loco in Victor! • House smoked meats • Quality fresh produce • House made gourmet ice cream • Amazing flavour combinations Trading from 5pm Wednesday to Sunday. • Wedding & Event facilities • Unique Grapple Ciders • Daily Café Upstairs, Flinders Arcade • Barista coffee 17–21 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor • Cellar door boutique regional wines • B&B accommodation Ph: (08) 8552 9883 26-28 Kangarilla Rd McLaren Vale, www.oxenberry.com Ph: 08 8323 0188 Flying Fish Cafe, Port Elliot www.locomexican.com

FOODFOOD ssalopian.com.au salopian.com.aua l o p i a n . c o m . a u The FruChocs Shop Leonards Mill Located in the heart of South Australia’s premium wine Free tastings, factory prices and special offers. A stunning regional restaurant, located in a historic WINEWINE //salopianinn s/salopianinn a l o p i a n i n n region, The FruChocs Shop has something for everyone! Exclusive products and great gift range. 163-year-old flour mill. GINGIN @@salopianinn @salopianinns a l o p i a n i n n From our legendary Menz FruChocs and Australia’s fave, Bus groups welcome. Specialising in only using fresh, local produce from DISCOVERYDISCOVERY Violet Crumble to Crown Mints, JeliChocs and Bumbles family-owned farms on the Fleurieu Peninsula. DISCOVERY EAT Opening hours: Monday–Friday 11:30am–4pm. t t 0808 83238323 8323 8769 8769 8769 LOCAL Choc Honeycomb, we have loads of treats for you to enjoy! Saturday–Sunday and public holidays 10am–5pm. Ever evolving menus for lunch Wednesday–Sunday. e [email protected] Watch our chocolate coating line in action, see the Open public holidays (except Good Friday Degustation dinners Friday and Saturday nights. e b [email protected] o k i n g s @ s a l o p i a n . c o m . a u world’s largest lolly mural (possibly) and get snapped and Christmas Day). Extended trading hours during with our 3D mural! school holidays. cornerccorner o r n e r mainmmain a i n aand andn d

203 Main Rd, McLaren Vale 7869 Main South Road, Second Valley EAT mcmurtriem c m u r t r i e rroad o a d LOCAL mcmurtrie road Ph: (08) 8323 9105 Fax: (08) 8323 9113 Ph: (08) 8598 4184 mclarenm c l a r e n vvale a l e sas a Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] mclaren vale sa www.fruchocs.com.au www.leonardsmill.com.au

26 DINING DINING 27 Nino’s of Victor Harbor Motherduck Serving fresh, quality pizzas and meals for • Creative and fresh local food breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. • Local regional wine and craft beer Family-friendly, quality local and international wines, amazing coffee and great service. • Gluten free, vegan, raw and Paleo options New Takeaway location nearby. • Open Tuesday–Sunday 8am–4pm Check out our menu or book a table online. • Like us on Facebook – motherduck • Pizza, pasta, and burgers • á la carte meals • homemade cakes • gelati and coffee 1/13 Cadell Street, Goolwa Ph: (08) 8555 1462 17 Albert Place, Victor Harbor

Email: [email protected] EAT Ph: (08) 8552 3501 www.motherduckcafe.com.au LOCAL www.ninoscafe.com.au

ituated along Goolwa’s tranquil riverfront we are just a short drive from SAdelaide offering delicious fresh local produce. We offer an extensive breakfast menu to suit everyone’s taste buds and using only locally sourced ingredients. Our lunch and dinner menus have something for everyone, offering Red Poles lighter style lunches and sharing options for Becks Bakehouse Port Noarlunga Set amongst vineyards, lawns and gardens people wanting to try a bit of everything. Our local bakery prides itself on quality products • Restaurant, cocktail bar and regional tasting paddles and fantastic customer service. Drop by to enjoy • Art gallery including Aboriginal art exhibitions Soft-Shell Crab, Salt & Pepper Squid, our huge range of daily baked bread, pastries • B&B accommodation with three rooms Whitebait or some tasty Duck Spring Rolls and sweets, fresh salad bar, expert barista brewed coffee and heaps more! • Live music Sunday afternoons just to name a few. Our seafood is some of • Weddings and private functions welcome The freshest of food and friendly staff the best you will find, predominantly featuring make for a quality experience. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm for breakfast and lunch. freshly caught SA fish such as Coorong Open seven days Check out our website from 6:30am–5pm. Mullet, Coorong Mulloway, Snapper & Port EAT LOCAL for special events. Lincoln Sardines. 25 Clarke Street, Port Noarlunga 190 McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale Ph: (08) 8186 1498 Ph: (08) 8323 8994 / 0417 814 695 Our specials boards change frequently Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] depending on what our local fisherman have www.becksbakehouse.com.au www.redpoles.com.au caught the days before and what delicious meals Joel and his chefs want to create. Our wines and most beers are sourced from local wineries and breweries in the region. Bleasdale Winery, Bremerton Wines, Smiling Samoyed Brewery and Swell Brewery all feature on our extensive menu. Of course, there is also a variety of delicious A commitment to local produce, from cakes, muffins and friands to enjoy while Robin Hood Hotel The Commercial Hotel Strathalbyn having a Monjava coffee made by some of The Hood is a family-owned and operated hotel in We welcome you to experience the Commercial paddock to plate and vine to glass. the best baristas around. Strathalbyn, with great food, cold beer, local wine, Hotel Strathalbyn. Situated on High Street, historic live music and good vibes! for its abundance of antique shops and a hub for Open Thursday, Sunday and Monday 8:30am - 4pm Breakfast and Lunch. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and dining and entertainment. Open for lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday 8:30am – Late Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. takeaway meals with an á la carte menu catering seven days a week, including public holidays. to everyone. Live music, Fox sports, bar 7 days a week during School Holidays Always a good time at the Hood. and gaming room. Pet-friendly 208 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171 outdoor dining. Drive through bottle shop. 08 8323 8208

94 Barrage Road, Goolwa South | Ph: 08 8555 1235 18 High Street, Strathalbyn mclarenvalehotel.com.au Ph: (08) 8536 2608 www.bomboragoolwa.com | bomboragoolwa Email: [email protected] 27 High Street, Strathalbyn www.thehoodhotel.com.au Ph: (08) 8536 2021

28 DINING DINING 29 EVENTS outique breweries and C I D E R , B R E W S distilleries are springing up THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING ON all over the Fleurieu, often & DISTILLING as a sideline for accomplished FLEURIEU PENINSULA, WHENEVER YOU Bwinemakers turning their talents to CHOOSE TO VISIT. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE other tipples. REGULAR EVENTS TO PUT IN YOUR DIARY. You will find distinctive craft beers, ciders, gins and other spirits on drink menus throughout the region but for a more personal experience you can’t beat a visit to a tasting room to sample FEBRUARY APRIL APRIL small batch brews right at the source. You may even get to chat to the creator themselves about their passion. From McLaren Vale through Aldinga and nearby Willunga to Myponga and over to Goolwa and Langhorne Creek (and many points in between) you’ll find opportunities to try a tasting flight or perhaps see how the brew is produced. Many locations also offer meals served overlooking impressive surrounds.

Fleurieu Film Festival, McLaren Vale Leconfield Wines McLaren Vale Marathon McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic START YOUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT BREW HERE APRIL MAY

fleurieupeninsula.com.au/ beer-and-brewing

For details and dates of events visit

Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery, McLaren Vale fleurieupeninsula.com.au/events

Wooden Boat Festival, Goolwa Great Southern Run Fest, Aldinga Beach JULY OCTOBER NOVEMBER

Swell Brewery Co Goodieson Brewery Want to add craft beer to your McLaren Vale experience? This award-winning brewery has been TASTING AND SALES The Swell Brewing Co Taphouse is now open on our consistently making great beers for 12 years and OPEN 6 DAYS | 11AM–5PM has a massive selection to suit all beer drinkers. beautiful vineyard in McLaren Vale. Closed Mondays With the tasting area right inside the brewery and Taste through our 16 taps of epic craft beers, a gorgeous outdoor setting with views over the enjoy a delicious meal, all while the kids run around on surrounding vineyards, it is hard not to fall in love our large lawn. with this little oasis of beer amongst the vines.

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival Yankalilla Show Handpicked Festival, Langhorne Creek 168 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale Ph: (08) 8323 0879 194 Sand Road, McLaren Vale Email: [email protected] Mob: 0409 676 542 Due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions these events and dates are indicative only. www.swellbeer.com.au www.goodiesonbrewery.com.au For firm dates and details, please check with the organisers.

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oasting some of South by holiday houses and coastal hills, south of Normanville where rockpools Australia’s best beaches, offering excellent swimming and diving, and waterfalls attract a variety of birdlife. the Fleurieu Coast is a magnet as well as rock and surf fishing. Anglers will be drawn to the jetties for families, nature lovers and Continue towards the coast, stopping fishing spots atSecond Valley, Rapid Badventure seekers. A seaside playground to enjoy the views from the hilltop Bay and Cape Jervis (also the departure stretches from Christies Beach and Port lookouts, and you’ll come to the point of the Kangaroo Island ferries). Noarlunga to Sellicks Beach with diving holiday hotspots of Carrickalinga and Here, far down in the toe of Fleurieu and snorkelling, surfing and swimming Normanville. Several golf courses in this Peninsula, is the popular Deep Creek all on offer. part of Fleurieu Peninsula have the added Conservation Park. Just a little inland you’ll find the town advantage of these magnificent views. The visitor experience at Deep Creek of Myponga, gateway to the activities The Inman Valley Road between Victor Conservation Park is being enhanced and available at Myponga Reservoir. When Harbor and Yankalilla is lined with huge expanded in stages to include a new day the spillway is open the drive across the gum trees and provides a contrast with visitor facility, a universally-accessible Myponga Reservoir’s retaining wall and the ocean environment. Bushwalkers walking trail, and upgrades to existing through the catchment is awe-inspiring. love this part of the Peninsula, while campgrounds and amenities. There is a lookout with car parking and amateur geologists (along with the a picnic area with amazing views. The professionals) head for Glacier Rock, Make time to explore the Wild South journey across the crest of the range one of the world’s largest glacial relics Coast Way, a section of the Heysen Trail provides a sweeping panorama of the dating back 500 million years to when running from Cape Jervis to Victor Harbor landscape back to the Adelaide metro the region was covered with ice. and connecting the parks that run along coastline. Close by you’ll findMyponga The stunning Ingalalla Falls in the Second this breathtaking southern coastline. Beach, a small seaside cove surrounded Valley Forest are located 10 kilometres

Myponga Reservoir Reserve

34 FLEURIEU COAST FLEURIEU COAST 35 Aldinga Beach Morgans Beach, Cape Jervis Myponga Reservoir Reserve Normanville Carrickalinga Rapid Bay

ALDINGA This is a popular base for fishermen, with Cornish silver-lead mines, established in 1862, you through open plains, forested areas and listed Normanville sand dune system or take RAPID BAY 44 kilometres from Adelaide good boat, jetty and beach fishing, as well provide a remnant of South Australia’s mining native vegetation. Fleurieu Coast Free bikes the shared walking track and bike trail to 100 kilometres from Adelaide as various boating services available – past. There are fine views over Backstairs are available to hire through Smiling Samoyed Carrickalinga, a holiday retreat popular for its In the early 1840s, Aldinga was a busy The small hamlet of Rapid Bay is nestled snugly even fresh fish for those without time or Passage from the hillsides, including views of Brewery and the unsealed trail is a shared-use white sandy beach, crystal clear waters, rock farming centre with two flour mills and six between a long sandy beach and towering cliffs. inclination to catch their own. There are also Starfish Hill wind farm. path. The Reservoir has just been opened up pools and great views over Roma Mitchell Bay The approach is down a winding road with hotels, and this sense of history isn’t far several local operators that provide fishing to kayaking and on-water fishing. More than and Yankalilla Bay. spectacular views across the gulf. Limestone away. Aldinga has become popular for trendy charters and boat cruises along the coast. MYPONGA 120 bird species live in the area including retail stores, street art, bakeries, cafés and The best drive into Carrickalinga is from mining, which once dominated the bay, has 60 kilometres from Adelaide some that enjoy life by the water and others Bushwalkers have nearby Deep Creek the north via Myponga Reservoir to enjoy declined but the long jetty remains, now joined restaurants, all centred around its historic that can be found inland. You can also watch Conservation Park or they can walk from Myponga is at the centre of rich grazing the dramatic coastal views. For more great by a new jetty that has become a popular and busy hotel. The town provides services for native animals, lizards and listen for frogs. Cape Jervis to Victor Harbor, which is a and dairy country, where herds of Friesian fishing spot. The bay is also a well-known dive for locals and the many visitors who flock to views, make sure you stop at the lookout – section of South Australia’s famed four-day cows are often joined at dusk by mobs of site and one of the areas the endangered Leafy the holiday homes located in nearby Aldinga NORMANVILLE or perhaps the brewery – on Forktree Road. Heysen Trail. Grey kangaroos. Much of the region’s water seadragon calls home. Kayakers will enjoy the Beach and Port Willunga, and those exploring 76 kilometres from Adelaide Just five kilometres south of Normanville is Nearby Fishery Beach is the site of the comes from the nearby reservoir, on which rugged coastline, with its stunning sea caves, the regional flora and fauna of the Aldinga the championship golf course and resort at former Cape Jervis Whale Fishery, which the thriving local floriculture and specialist Known affectionately to locals as ‘Normy’, stretching to Second Valley. Scrub Conservation Park. Lady Bay, with spectacular coastal views also is now a State Heritage Site and place of nurseries depend. In the township there Normanville is a popular seaside resort town Look out for the replica of the boulder on shared with the informal shack settlement archaeological significance. Interpretive are a weekend craft and produce market, with long sandy beaches, good camping and which SA’s founding father, Colonel William CAPE JERVIS established between the main road and the signage can be found at the location, as general stores, a cafe and a boutique brewery. other accommodation choices. Light, carved his initials after alighting from 107 kilometres from Adelaide gulf half a century ago. well as a revegetation project that attracts The township sits alongside the Myponga Join the locals for coffee or a meal in the town his ship The Rapid to take his first steps in Cape Jervis is the gateway and departure Glossy Black cockatoos. Reservoir Reserve. The trail here is ideal for or head beachside before trying one of the Heading south from Lady Bay, you’ll find a the new colony. He is reported to have said point for the ferry services to Kangaroo Now just a tiny hamlet at the turn off walking and running with room for families to water-based activities including snorkelling, long stretch of Norfolk pine trees providing “I have hardly seen a place I like better”. Island. Here you can embark on a 45 minute leading eastward to Victor Harbor, enjoy a picnic with several picnic tables along fishing and scuba diving on the inshore reefs many choices of picnic spots. Where the road Today, many would agree with him and it journey across that reveals Delamere provides an ideal starting point the trail. You can also head to the lookout to that once were the downfall of many sailors leaves the coast and heads into a gorge stop has been suggested that there were plans the rugged and spectacular coastline of this for exploring the nearby Deep Creek and take in the scenic surrounds. Walking, running shipwrecked in the 19th century. On shore you at the lookout with a memorial to the ex- to make Rapid Bay South Australia’s capital part of Fleurieu Peninsula. Talisker conservation parks where ruins of old and cycling on the two walking trails takes can try horse riding, explore the Heritage- HMAS Hobart that was scuttled offshore. prior to the discovery of the .

Jetty Caravan Park Normanville Second Valley Caravan Park A ‘little gem’ on the beach, located in Normanville, Second Valley is nestled between the rolling Second Valley Caravan Park and Jetty Store: close to the town centre. hills and stunningly beautiful coastline of the • Ensuite and Park cabins, self-contained three Our award-winning centre provides Travel to Cape Jervis, Kangaroo Island Ferry, Fleurieu Peninsula, just off the main road bedroom. • Valley House, onsite caravan and excellent facilities including: Victor Harbor and the McLaren Vale wine region. between Normanville and Cape Jervis, offering powered and unpowered sites. • Barbecues, Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre One and two bedroom cabins, large grassed powered spectacular scenery and a beautiful beach. convenience store, LPG swap ‘n’ go. • Full range and unpowered sites. of take away food including fish and chips, • Museum Tours Enjoy great fishing, bushwalking, swimming or just • Free Bike Hire Open plan camp kitchen with TV, a huge open fire on relax and enjoy the tranquil rural setting. hamburgers, nachos with the lot, sandwiches and • Gifts & Souvenirs those wintry nights and a large dining area to share with Discover this special part of South Australia. family and friends. wraps, pies, pasties, cakes, • Local Art Exhibition • Accommodation, Tour & Events Bookings 2 Park Street, Second Valley muffins, coffee. 163 Main South Road - Yankalilla • Free Wi-Fi 34 Jetty Road, Normanville Ph: (08) 8598 4054 Visit Fleurieu Coast Ph: (08) 8558 2038 Email: [email protected] • Kangaroo Island Ferry Bookings www.jettycaravanparknormanville.com.au www.svcp.com.au @fleurieucoastmadebynature • Open 7 Days

36 FLEURIEU COAST FLEURIEU COAST 37 EXTEND YOUR STAY Stay a little longer and really explore the great beaches up and down the Fleurieu Coast by basing yourself at Moana Tourist Park or Christie’s Beach Tourist Park. Choose from drive-through sites and beachside cabins and make the most of the tennis courts and playgrounds. See advertisement on the back cover.

Second Valley Yankalilla Bay

SECOND VALLEY WIRRINA COVE Yankalilla is home to the first country 90 kilometres from Adelaide 89 kilometres from Adelaide Josephite school, opened by Saint Mary McKillop in 1867, which is now The main road into the tiny coastal port With spectacular hills plunging into a private residence. of Second Valley is marked by the old kilometres of pristine coastline, Wirrina In town you’ll find a famous bakery, mill, now home to a restaurant run by Cove is home to a resort, 18 hole golf a well-stocked supermarket, banking a local family who pride themselves on course and the 210 berth Marina facilities, a great pub and a number sourcing Fleurieu Peninsula growers and St Vincent. Enjoy mini golf with the kids, of art, craft and bric-a-brac stores for farmers. The town itself, hugging the play tennis, wander along kilometres of edge of Yankalilla Bay, is reminiscent of the keen bargain hunter. Drop into the trails (including a stretch of the a Cornish fishing village and its name Visitor Information Centre for maps Trail), book a fishing charter, go horse comes from being the “next” valley from and advice on things to do. A must- riding, dive the ex-HMAS Hobart or where Colonel settled at see while in Yankalilla is the town’s simply watch kangaroos grazing. Rapid Bay. historical museum, which is constantly being highly rated by visitors. The rugged geological formations and YANKALILLA steep coastal cliffs help make Second Yankalilla is the site of one of the 74 kilometres from Adelaide Valley unforgettable, while fishermen world’s newest Marian Shrines – the know it best for the fine fishing, whether One of the larger towns in Fleurieu Shrine of Our Lady of Yankalilla, which it’s from the jetty, rocks or from boats Peninsula, Yankalilla has retained attracts pilgrims from around the world anchored in the bay. Its protected waters its ‘old village’ atmosphere, with the to see the image of the Madonna and provide scuba divers and snorkellers with pretty flowing through child that has appeared on the rear wall a memorable experience, with fur seals the township. Take a walk along the of the Anglican Church. and Leafy seadragons often coming out tree-lined streets, admiring the rural to play. architecture and cottage gardens. Rapid Bay

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38 FLEURIEU COAST FLEURIEU COAST 39 Deep Creek Conservation Park

ADELAIDE’S ALDINGA BEACH PORT WILLUNGA Aldinga Beach is one of the few beaches in Jetty pylons are all that remain of this B E A C H S I D E Australia where cars are permitted to drive on coastal village’s early days as a grain sections of the broad sand, making access to port. The soft, sandy beach is a pleasant PLAYGROUND this safe swimming and impressive surf beach family haven, overlooked by cliffs where especially easy. Aldinga Beach is also a good fishermen once carved out caves to store spot for scuba diving and snorkelling, with the their boats and nets. The Star of Greece was JUST SOUTH OF ADELAIDE’S CBD YOU WILL beach overlooking a unique aquatic reserve shipwrecked off this coast and you can dive FIND A NUMBER OF BEACHSIDE SUBURBS established to protect a rare reef formation. the wreck 20 metres off shore before dining WHICH ARE HOME TO SOME LUCKY LOCALS at the restaurant that bears its name. CHRISTIES BEACH BUT ALSO WARMLY WELCOME VISITORS – Christies Beach is a popular family beach SELLICKS BEACH TAKE A DAY TRIP OR STAY FOR A WEEK! with safe swimming for all ages, a large As popular with families for its safe swimming foreshore reserve for picnics and an all- as it is with anglers, Sellicks Beach has good season boat ramp. A caravan park sits in boat launching facilities and is an excellent spot GUIDE TO prime position a stone’s throw from the for windsurfing, kite boarding and paragliding. beach and there is a large shopping precinct It is also one of the few beaches where parking SURF LOCATIONS nearby which provides an excellent range is allowed on the sand, with a beach pass or of services and the Original Open Market, by paying a beach access fee. For incredible Beaches are patrolled seasonally and the safest beaches are those open the first and third Sunday of the views of the coastline visit the Nan Hai Pu Tao patrolled by surf lifesavers or lifeguards. Always swim between the month, features a range of home-grown Buddhist temple just south of the beach. red and yellow flags. Visitsurflifesavingsa.com.au or beachsafe.org.au fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, crafts for more information or download the Beachsafe app. and collectables. The Coast Park Trail takes WATER AND BEACH ACTIVITIES walkers over the clifftop to Port Noarlunga. Diving and snorkelling MID-COAST SOUTH COAST MASLIN BEACH The Fleurieu Reef created 20 years ago with the Stretching three kilometres in length, scuttling of ex-HMAS Hobart in Yankalilla Bay, ★ Aldinga Beach Bashams Beach this is one of the prettiest beaches in allows divers access to the engine room and ★ ★ Chicken Run gun turrets. For dive permits and information South Australia and maintained in pristine Christies Beach on South Australian Marine Parks scan here. ★ ★ ★ ★ condition, with high cliffs providing a ★ ★ – ★ ★ ★ Dumpers – Day Street great picnic spot or sunset viewing. Nude ★ ★ ★ Reef sunbathing and swimming is permitted – ★ ★ – ★ ★ ★ Gull Rock ★ – ★ ★ ★ Goolwa Beach but only at the southern end of the beach. Middleton MOANA Moana Beach (Beach Breaks) ★ – ★ ★ ★ Bay Norfolk Island pines dominate the foreshore ★ – ★ ★ North of ramp ★ – ★ ★ ★ Point ★ ★ ★ ★ of this popular beachside town. With The Scuba Divers Federation of SA provide ★ South of ramp – Second Point its clean white sandy beaches, Moana is information on this and other dive sites. noted for its summer swimming, year- ★ ★ ★ Port Noarlunga Parsons Beach round fishing, snorkelling and coastal (Triggs) walks. Vehicles can also be driven onto the ★ One Port Elliot sand during the summer months, meaning ★ ★ – ★ ★ ★ 3 Poles ★ ★ – ★ ★ ★ Boomer Beach you can easily transport all your gear – ★ Two ★ ★ Chilton Rocks including a beginner’s surfboard – to the ★ ★ U-Turns ★ ★ – ★ ★ ★ Dump Beach water. Search for sea life in the rockpools ★ Horseshoe Bay at the northern end of the beach. Safe swimming ★ ★ Knights Beach ★ Port Willunga The sweeping curve of Horseshoe Bay at PORT NOARLUNGA Port Elliot provides sheltered swimming and Waitpinga Port Noarlunga is a popular family holiday you’ll find long, clean beaches at Normanville Seaford ★ ★ ★ Waitpinga Beach destination and fishing spot. Low tides and Carrickalinga. Other swimming beaches ★ ★ – ★ ★ ★ Seaford ★ ★ ★ Waitpinga Point expose a Heritage-listed reef that provides include Port Willunga, South Port, Aldinga, ★ ★ ★ Seaford Reef ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ a unique natural marine reserve, but scuba Silver Sands, Sellicks, Morgan Beach and – The Trough GUIDE TO SYMBOLS divers will enjoy the marked underwater trail. Moana. Lifesavers patrol many of these ★ There are many aquatic activities on offer beaches from October to March – just South Port Beginners ★ ★ Experienced including kayaking, snorkelling, surfing, fishing remember to swim between the flags. ★ – ★ ★ Beach Breaks ★ ★ ★ Danger or and stand-up paddle boarding. Walkers can ★ ★ ★ Frenchman's Rock care needed Other activities (aka Frenchies) head for the river estuary and Onkaparinga South Australian ★ ★ Rincon River Recreation Park and families will enjoy Explore the rock pools at Lady Bay or Surf Life Saving ★ – ★ ★ River Mouth the Jubilee Park Adventure Playground. Middleton. Anglers can throw a line in at Club nearby Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head Second Valley, Myponga Beach or Rapid Bay or ★ – ★ ★ The Hump for one of the seaside dining options. launch a boat at Wirrina Cove or Encounter Bay. Port Noarlunga

40 FLEURIEU COAST FLEURIEU COAST 41 WHERE OCEAN MEETS RIVER SOUTH COAST

tretching from the toe of entertainment with sailing, water skiing, and surf for those with more experience, Fleurieu Peninsula to the mouth kayaking and other water sports. and perhaps a few lessons, under their of the , the South Holiday homes and caravan parks jostle belt. Off the beach, skate parks and Coast has been a popular for the best positions and views up and adventure playgrounds can provide destinationS for holiday makers looking hours of entertainment. Call into the down the coast, and the towns dotted to escape the city heat for generations. local Visitor Information Centre for more along the way are full of cafés, pubs and The coast wraps around Encounter Bay ideas to keep the family busy. restaurants offering a wide range of which was named in 1802 by the famed dining options. One of the most sought- Each winter, the coast attracts another navigator and mapmaker Matthew after campsites is atPort Elliot on the type of visitor which always causes Flinders of the Investigator after his shores of Horseshoe Bay. much excitement. From July to October encounter there with French explorer Southern Right whales can be spotted Golfers can take advantage of several Nicholas Baudin on board Le Geographe. from the shore when they inhabit the courses in the area – there are two at Today the coast offers a natural waters to bear and raise their calves Victor Harbor – while cyclists will enjoy playground with surfing and swimming before travelling to cooler waters. the Encounter Bikeway running the beaches and coastal walking trails Middleton is just one of the prime extending all the way to the point where length of the coast, often alongside the whale-spotting locations. iconic historic railway, a ride on which is a one of Australia’s main rivers floods into So, make a list of things to see and do, must for every visitor whatever your age. the Coorong. The freshwater lakes and and plan to visit soon. estuaries, which are easily accessed from Families will love the easy beach access Goolwa, provide their own source of with safe swimming for the young ones

Knights Beach

42 SOUTH COAST SOUTH COAST 43 VICTOR HARBOR 83 kilometres from Adelaide Situated on a wide, sandy arc of Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor has been the summer holiday choice for generations of South Australians and is affectionately known as “Victor”. This seaside destination offers sun, surf and sand, clear turquoise waters and stunning views, outstanding early colonial architecture, Comfort Inn Victor Harbor Beach Huts Middleton modern pubs, cafés and restaurants – just about Clean, quiet, comfortable units – Queen beds Relax and unwind on the deck of your everything you could want for a beach holiday. • Self-contained units • Guest laundry • Spa suite self-contained Beach Hut Local accommodation includes a range of • Wireless broadband • Family unit • Barbecue • Chilled bubbly • 12 beach huts hotels, golf resorts and beachfront apartments • Internet kiosk • 50 metres from sea • Ensuites • Luxury spa package available Your hosts Tony and Margie Borrillo. • Tennis court • Barbecue area and holiday houses. This is a great base for HHHI Star rating • Blues restaurant onsite golfers from where you can easily reach the many courses dotted around the region. Take a ride on the iconic tram drawn by 2 Victoria Steet, Victor Harbor Main Goolwa Road, Middleton majestic Clydesdale horses across the Ph: (08) 8552 1822 Fax: (08) 8552 5060 Ph: (08) 8554 3933 causeway to stunning Granite Island and walk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] around the island to admire the stunning www.comfortinnvictor.com.au www.beachhuts.com.au views of the coast and surrounding harbor. Ask at the Visitor Information Centre about tours to see the resident Little penguins. You can board Australia’s first public railway known as the Cockle Train for a family- friendly steam rail experience travelling on the old lines along the coast, through to Port Elliot, Middleton and Goolwa. Or maybe join a boat tour to view this stunning coast from the water and see dolphins and other marine Victor Harbor Holiday and Cabin Park creatures at their playful best. Stay at this picturesque seaside town and make your next Watch the kids enjoying the swimming pool holiday a memory to last forever. (heated September to April), pump track and There is plenty to see and do in this Explore everything the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer playground, jumping pillow, go-karts, games room, spectacular region including visiting Mount including McLaren Vale Wineries, Granite Island and the waterslides, mini-golf course and much more. Billy Conservation Park and Hindmarsh Falls. charming towns of Port Elliot and Goolwa. Join in the fun or sit back and relax. Entertain at our A popular section of the Heysen Trail winds Our spacious 22 acre park offers self-contained units and modern barbecue and deck area or take a 10 minute itself along the coast offering great views and cabin accommodation as well as spacious powered and stroll to the town centre to enjoy the local cuisine. the opportunity to spot local flora and native unpowered sites for camping, caravans and motorhomes. Just five minutes walk to the beach. animals in their natural environment. Visit 19 Bay Road, Victor Harbor Urimbirra Wildlife Park for close encounters Ph: (08) 8552 1949 with koala, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, local Email: [email protected] birds and other Australian wildlife. www.victorharborholiday.com.au In the cooler months Southern Right whales frequently visit Encounter Bay – learn more about these fascinating mammals, as well as other marine inhabitants at the SA Whale Centre. Along this coast, you’ll find of some of South Australia’s best surf beaches. Waitpinga Beach takes its name from an Aboriginal name meaning home of the wind. Well known for its fishing, mostly salmon NRMA Victor Harbor Holiday Park Wintersun Motel and mullet, it’s also popular for its surf break. Discover a fun-filled family getaway in Victor Harbor. • Reasonable rates • Self-contained family rooms There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained including a Keep in mind this is an exposed beach that • Queen-size beds • Special weekly tariffs waterpark, pump track, jumping pillow, heated pool • Disabled units • Laundry has the best consistent surfing this close and more. When the sun goes down, return to your • Coaches welcome • Opposite swimming beach to Adelaide, but it is recommended only for cabin or kick back on a caravan or camp site. The park • Close to town centre • HHHH Star rating also offers pet friendly cabins and sites. experienced swimmers and surfers with what Your hosts Joy Yang and Caiping Jin. may be considered dangerous conditions. There are rough waves, with powerful rips. Other surf spots include Chiton Rocks, Dump 111 Hindmarsh Road, Victor Harbor 114 Victoria Street, Victor Harbor Ph: (08) 8552 3533 Beach and Boomer Beach. Check with a Ph: 1800 609 079 Fax: (08) 8552 3412 South Australian Surf Life Saving Club or Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] for safety tips or see page 41. www.nrmavictorharbor.com.au www.wintersunmotel.com.au Granite Island, Victor Harbor

44 SOUTH COAST SOUTH COAST 45 Steeped in history Goolwa offers a subtle, of grazing black swans and in summer unpretentious beauty and many wonderful old there are flocks of Cape Barren geese. sandstone buildings dating back to the 1850s. The highlight of any visit is to marvel at Today Goolwa is embracing life at a slower the Murray Mouth. Stay awhile and enjoy pace and is Australia’s first Cittaslow Town. fish and chips from the caravan at Sugars The Goolwa State Heritage area surrounds Beach; you can see the mouth of the the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre, Murray River – where the river meets which should be the starting point for the sea. any visitor wanting to learn more about is home to the only the town and its many attractions, island (Lonely Island) within an island as well as its colourful river port history (Hindmarsh Island) within an island and the Ngarrindjeri culture of the region. (Australia) in the southern hemisphere. Explore the local waterways by taking Lonely Island is located in the centre of a cruise on the lower Murray River on an a dried up salt lake, that fills with water in winter. authentic working paddle steamer or an Hindmarsh Island eco-cruise into the Coorong. Australia’s This is where the old meets the new, oldest railway, commissioned in 1854, with a monument at the island’s highest still runs a historic passenger service, point symbolising where Captain Charles the Cockle Train, between Goolwa, Sturt and Collet Barker stood when he Middleton, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. identified and mapped the Murray Mouth. Goolwa also fronts the Southern Ocean Now a well-established wine region with where a sand dune boardwalk provides several popular wineries and cellar doors, great views and cocklers gather pipis or Currency Creek’s earliest claim to fame cockles (a mollusc) on the beach. Goolwa was that it was once proposed as the site for the South Australian capital. The Lions Beach is a popular surf spot. Park provides a good, serviced picnic spot GOOLWA In its heyday, Goolwa was the only place beside a spring-fed stream, with one of 89 kilometres from Adelaide in Australia where paddle steamers and South Australia’s tallest rail viaducts just steam trains met to carry produce for Goolwa Hotel Goolwa was once a thriving river port – the a short walk up the valley. • Family-owned and operated shipping overseas. last on the Murray River before it reached Watch out for the Aboriginal canoe • Drive through bottle shop with great Thirsty Camel specials the Southern Ocean. Today, Goolwa offers Hindmarsh Island is home to the Southern trees in the area and try to allow time Hemisphere’s largest freshwater marina • Bar has TAB, Fox Sports, cold beer and a steam-to-steam experience with PS Oscar W, to walk through the nearby Black Swamp, friendly service a 100+-year-old authentic paddle steamer, development, including waterfront a Heritage-listed wetland with rare • Gaming Room with 32 machines and the Cockle Train, a steam train journey. residences, a large marina, kayaking, bird species. Open for lunch and dinner seven days windsurfing, tavern, café, playground, (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday) The town still has many historical features, Currency Creek is home to the Currency its present day life is as a busy regional centre tennis courts and a biking and walking trail. Creek Eucalyptus Arboretum – the only with great pubs, a distillery, restaurants The island is home to South Australia’s newest place in the world where you can see 7 Cadell Street, Goolwa and cafés, and is a popular gateway to the conservation park, Lawari (Ngarrindjeri for more than 90 per cent of Australia’s Ph: (08) 8555 2012 Coorong National Park and the lakes system Cape Barren Goose) because of its important eucalypt species in one place (more than Email: [email protected] www.goolwahotel.com.au near the mouth of the Murray River. bird habitats. In winter there are whole fields 8000 trees across 32 hectares). Goolwa Beach

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46 SOUTH COAST SOUTH COAST 47 Middleton Beach

MIDDLETON 81 kilometres from Adelaide Although increasingly popular as a holiday destination, Middleton’s smooth, open beaches still provide the sort of natural solitude that could turn anyone into a beachcomber. It’s the”middle” town on the old railway line between Goolwa and Victor Harbor and now a thriving hamlet known for its bakery, cafés, holiday houses, bed and breakfasts, beach fishing and a rocky point that creates a good surfing break for Southern Ocean swells. Middleton is a popular spot for enjoying PORT ELLIOT the Encounter Bikeway – a shared, sealed 85 kilometres from Adelaide coastal pathway that’s at its most spectacular A big future was envisioned for Port Elliot between Middleton and Port Elliot. when it was earmarked in 1854 as the major During the winter season (July to Encounter Bay outlet through which the October) Southern Right whales come rich agricultural bounty shipped down the to the sheltered coves near Middleton to Murray River would be exported. A battered mate and calve, and can be spotted from breakwater is all that remains of the failed Middleton Point or Bashams Beach which attempt to construct a safe shipping harbour form part of the Encounter Marine Park. but in its place is one of the sweetest beach Middleton Beach settings in South Australia. A caravan park, bowling green, public reserve and restaurant each claim the best position around Horseshoe Bay, which is protected by several little islands not far off shore where whale sightings are a regular attraction Middleton Beach House in winter. The town itself is a model seaside village, renowned for its cafés, pubs and retail shops along The Strand, its wide choice of Absolute beachfront! accommodation, and a bakery which This property has the most spectacular sea regularly draws queues. With many historic local buildings, Port views. Huge floor to ceiling windows capture the Elliot was the perfect choice to recreate best features of the ocean and sand dunes which 1960s Goolwa for the filming of the 2019 are laid out before the home’s feet. Polished film Storm Boy. floorboards, groovy artwork with bright and Head for the train station to catch the Cockle Train to Goolwa or Victor Harbor, cheery furnishings. Deckings front and back are follow the Port Elliot Maritime Heritage perfect for entertaining! Trail on the foreshore of Horseshoe Bay or explore vantage points such as Freemans | stayz.com.au | Property 7385841 Nob and the cliff top walking path for stunning 124 Surfers Parade, Middleton views of the Encounter Bay coastline.

Port Elliot Jetty

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deally located between the hills choose to pack your own picnic basket The Mediterranean climate that sustains and the coast, the fertile landscape or dine at one of the many restaurants – the local produce makes this a perfect surrounding McLaren Vale sees there’s no end to the delights on offer. destination any time of year and the highly prized grape growing areas The area may be steeped in history – constantly changing colours of the competingI with the likes of dairy landscape will always reward repeat the name says it all at Old Noarlunga farmers and olive and almond growers, and Old Reynella – but that doesn’t stop visitors. Take time to meander the winding and visitors are the ones to benefit. the locals creating new and exciting roads to visit the quaint hamlets of the You only need to call into the highly experiences from helicopter rides to area including Kangarilla and Clarendon. acclaimed farmers’ market at Willunga more down-to-earth bonding with You’ll need plenty of time to really to be spoiled with choices from the nature. The wetland at Mount Compass appreciate what this region has to offer, locally sourced goods, from seasonal offers a little oasis just off the main road. so whether you’re planning several day fruit and vegetables to artisan breads, And, of course, all this is within minutes trips or to immerse yourself for a week, cheeses and condiments. Whether you of the coast. make sure it’s on your to-do list.

Coriole Vineyards, McLaren Vale

50 McLAREN VALE & SURROUNDS McLAREN VALE & SURROUNDS 51 McLaren Vale Clarendon Onkaparinga River National Park Onkaparinga River Mouth, Port Noarlunga Willunga Farmers Markets Port Willunga

McLAREN VALE walk or ride the eight-kilometre Shiraz KANGARILLA OLD NOARLUNGA a coffee. Look out for the restored the fields are now more commonly full of 40 kilometres from Adelaide Trail beginning at the Visitor Centre and 33 kilometres from Adelaide 31 kilometres from Adelaide historic cottages on Corn Street. vineyards, olives and almonds, of course. meandering through to the township th Not only is McLaren Vale an internationally On the northern edge of the Peninsula close to Set on a bend of the Onkaparinga River, the Nearby Reynella is home to the historic In the mid-19 century slate mining was of Willunga, passing through vineyards acclaimed wine district (see page 18) the the Adelaide Hills, Kangarilla is an outpost of the village of Old Noarlunga became an important Hardy’s vineyard where the first grape vines an early industry for the town – look out and wild olive groves. The area is full for the local roofs, footpaths, fences and town also offers beautiful scenery, with the McLaren Vale wine growing area and home to focus for local industry after it was founded in South Australia were planted in 1838. of local restaurants and cafés serving bridges. The historic cottages built by surrounding vineyards changing colour with several highly reputed wineries and vineyards. in 1841 as an early trade route for locally The restored buildings of the Old Reynella the seasons. up delicious regional produce plus Horse Changing Station now contain many the slate miners are still among the more Surrounded by many small farms, the historic milled flour taken to ships at Port Noarlunga. an extensive range of cellar doors. interesting buildings to be seen in the area. It is widely accepted that Thomas Hardy’s township features several buildings of state and Now it is the centrepiece of Onkaparinga River interesting collections of historical artefacts, While this area is close enough for a The many fine old buildings dating back to purchase of the vineyard in 1853 local historical significance dating back to the National Park with boardwalk access to the heritage information and photographs. Visit day trip from Adelaide, why wouldn’t the 1840s are a reminder of the region’s marked the symbolic beginning of the mid-1800s. Why not stop off for a barbecue estuary wetlands where birdwatchers can Panalatinga Creek which links up to the Coast you take advantage of the wide range rich history, including the National Trust’s town and today visitors can still experience amid century-old gum trees and enjoy the expect to see little egrets, coots, ibis, herons to Vines Rail Trail. of accommodation options available Slate Museum (in the former police stables), the rich wine history of the area alongside countryside while sheep graze nearby? and Yellow-billed spoonbills. Take the self- WILLUNGA Old Courthouse and Police Station Museum the more recently added craft breweries to make the most of your visit? guided tour of the town to catch its history, and Bassett Boys’ Schoolroom. The bell in St and distilleries. On the road between McLaren Vale and MOUNT COMPASS 47 kilometres from Adelaide including the landmark St Phillip and St James Stephen’s Church is reputed to have been The McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Kangarilla, the McLaren Flat township is 58 kilometres from Adelaide churches. Other local historical features include Established just three years after the originally cast during the reign of Elizabeth I, Visitor Centre, on the left as you take the where the Adelaide Hills meet the vales. An authentic rural hub, and handy stop the Market Square stockyard, steam driven settlement of South Australia and known and purists claim the repairs made necessary turn off the main road, is a great place to It is a renowned wine production area with on the way to the coast, Mount Compass flour mill, post office, blacksmith and milliner, for its almond trees, which are celebrated over time have left it with a flat tone. start your visit. There you will find a wealth many small family-owned wineries with while more contemporary comforts are on is surrounded by rolling hills, meandering at the Almond Blossom Festival in late July, Gardeners will appreciate the more of information and advice plus an art gallery cellar doors and delightful restaurants. offer in local cafés and restaurants. country roads and agricultural farmland. Visit the most recent drawcard is the hugely than 1000 different varieties of roses with changing exhibitions, café, wine the Mount Compass Wetland, also part of the popular Willunga Farmers’ Market held every on display in St Andrews Terrace while tasting and a stock of locally-brewed beers. CLARENDON OLD REYNELLA Hills Sculpture Trail, which provides a haven Saturday and providing a fine showcase of others will enjoy wandering the main street 28 kilometres from Adelaide 25 kilometres from Adelaide You can wander the main street looking for wildlife. It’s just behind the main shopping regional produce. Every second Saturday of to explore the array of galleries, cafés, antique around the art studios, galleries and gift Follow the twists and turns of the road strip. Tee off at Mount Compass Golf Course, Full of living history, Old Reynella offers the month, it is joined by the Willunga Quarry and curio shops, craft workshops and good shops, but to get a feel of the countryside, to discover this picturesque village in or pick up the Produce and Tourism Trail to walking and cycling, or you can simply Market. The surrounding farmland originally coffee. Port Willunga, a popular swimming a deep valley which began as a fording really get to know the area. relax by the picturesque creek or enjoy supported wheat and mixed farming. Today beach, is just 10 kilometres away. point of the Onkaparinga River to connect Nearby the Mount Jagged area boasts views Adelaide travellers with McLaren Vale, across the Central Ranges to the Meadows and Strathalbyn. coast as you travel through Hindmarsh Valley, The surrounding hills contain remnants where you will also find Hindmarsh Falls. of old orchards and vineyards, including Leave the main Victor Harbor Road and head to some of the state’s most renowned Nangkita to explore beautiful valleys containing shiraz, while the General Store is reputed some of the Peninsula’s loveliest country to be the oldest in South Australia still hamlets. Rolling hillsides surround small farms McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments operating in its original building. Other providing a variety of fresh produce much of Spacious accommodation within walking distance to historic architecture dates from the mid- which is often available at roadside stalls. If you visitor centre, restaurants, cafés and cellar doors. 1880s with many of the town’s original want views, there’s none better than on the • 37 refurbished 4 Star motel rooms and apartments stone buildings having been gradually road leading over Mount Magnificent to Kuitpo. • Deluxe spa rooms and apartments restored over the past few decades. The • Trip Advisor 2012-2020 It was the local spring-fed creeks that • Mini gym, gourmet barbecue, outdoor fireplace Clarendon Heritage Trail visits the original gave the area around Tooperang its name, • New function/conference room now open school, police station and courthouse. derived from an Aboriginal word for “much The Riverbend Reserve is a much- water”. Follow Cleland Gully Road and the Corner Main Road and Caffrey Street, loved picnic spot. Discover art works, Tookayerta Creek east of Mount Compass McLaren Vale antiques and modern vintage housed as it winds through rolling hills and scrub Ph: (08) 8323 8265 Fax: (08) 8323 9251 Email: [email protected] in a restored 1870’s stone building where you can turn south on Deep Creek www.mclarenvalemotel.com.au before calling into the bakery. Road to reach . Vineyard, McLaren Vale

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estled between Lake Take the road from Strathalbyn, a larger and wildflowers particularly the orchids Alexandrina to the east rural town supporting primary producers in spring. Look out for the Indigenous and the Fleurieu Coast and other industries, to Ashbourne canoe trees on the roadside as you head to the west, this region and marvel at the winding avenue of south to Goolwa via Currency Creek. offersN a diverse range of experiences grand old red gums – it’s one of the is a popular destination from exploring forests to sailing the most scenic strips of road in Fleurieu for camping, horse riding, bush walking, freshwater lakes and wine tasting. Peninsula. A small community nestled in trail riding and, more recently, weddings. Several small hamlets dot the scenic a lovely valley at the intersection of Bull Vineyards planted around Kuitpo are drives in the area so it’s worth taking Creek and Finniss River, Ashbourne starting to make a name for themselves the time to explore.Paris Creek is now is famous for the fresh produce that but the Eastern Fleurieu is better known more associated with biodynamic dairy can often be bought from roadside for the Langhorne Creek wine region. products than the original Paris family stalls. Its private golf course is a gem. One of the oldest wine grape growing who settled the town in the 1860s. Ashbourne sits just north of Cox areas in Australia, here you will discover In the past, the town was renowned Scrub Conservation Park, edged by world-class wines in architecturally for its marble, which has been used Finniss River. The park contains many designed cellar doors offering a range in local public buildings, as well as the native animals such as the Southern of dining and tasting experiences. National War Memorial in Canberra. Brown bandicoot, abundant birdlife

Farmland

54 EASTERN FLEURIEU EASTERN FLEURIEU 55 Soldiers Memorial Garden, Strathalbyn Langhorne Creek vineyards Port Milang River Finniss, Ashbourne Milang Clayton Bay

STRATHALBYN art galleries, retail, a state-of-the-art library, their distinctive character also provide MILANG WELLINGTON 58 kilometres from Adelaide playgrounds and an outdoor swimming pool. the perfect environment for visiting the 77 kilometres from Adelaide 108 kilometres from Adelaide growing number of cellar doors or stopping Settled in 1839 by Scottish immigrants on The historic Railway Station building In the late 19th century, Milang was the At the junction of the Murray River and Lake for lunch at the local pub. You can read the plains surrounding the Angas River at the houses the Visitor Information Centre largest inland port in South Australia, Alexandrina, Wellington is the gateway for more on page 20. base of the Southern , and the Station Masters Art Gallery. Each providing a busy trade and produce hub for visitors to Fleurieu Peninsula approaching from Strathalbyn town now lies either side of the month you can listen out for the horn and Wine aside, the landscape is inspiring, with road transport from Melbourne. The paddle the west. Settled in 1838, it is one of the river’s meandering Angas River with the Heritage- see the SteamRanger heritage train as it ancient gum trees and retired windmills steamers are long gone, leaving Milang as a oldest towns and when a ferry service opened listed Soldiers Memorial Gardens at its heart. passes through town travelling between that used to pump water, standing in the peaceful refuge with a laid-back lifestyle that in 1846 it was for many years the only point Victor Harbor and Mount Barker. vineyards among rows of vines that date Stunning and peaceful throughout the year, suits visiting families, windsurfers, anglers or where travellers could cross the river. Today a back more than 100 years. Langhorne this historic and picturesque settlement is Promoting a thriving art and craft community binocular-packing bird-watchers. 24-hour ferry service is available. Wellington Creek is home to the oldest family-owned renowned for its architecture, gardens and with many shops and galleries exhibiting Set on the western shore of Lake is home to quaint historic buildings including cabernet vines in production in the world, river walks. The Eastern gateway to Fleurieu local artists’ work, Strathalbyn is also known Alexandrina, Milang has many charming one of the state’s oldest continually operating located at the Metala Estate in Lake Plains. Peninsula, Strathalbyn is only a short drive to for a number of impressive antique shops. old buildings, including a group of quirky hotels, established in 1848. Clayton Bay Riverside the Murray River and Lower Lakes, Ramsar Strathalbyn is home to one of the best heritage shacks on the foreshore. A heritage Holiday Park Wetlands, conservation parks and culturally country race tracks in South Australia and museum is housed in restored railway A Hidden Gem. Situated in the peaceful riverside significant sites. It also makes a handy base hosts many other equestrian events such carriages still sitting on the tracks. NEED SOME IDEAS FOR town of Clayton Bay, this nature-based park is a TREAT YOUR TASTEBUDS tranquil, relaxing tourist destination.� Absolute for exploring the coast, hills, wine country as polo, camp drafting and harness racing. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT? The cellar door at Angas Plains Wines in Milang is the only town situated on the waterfront location � Powered and un-powered and the city. Langhorne Creek offers wine tasting sales, shores of Lake Alexandrina – the nearby grassy sites � Luxury Boatman’s Cabin � Budget LANGHORNE CREEK � Strathalbyn is the place to soak up history, scones with all the trimmings and coffee. secluded town of Clayton Bay sits on onsite ‘retro’ caravans Sandy, safe swimming bay � Modern, well-equipped camp kitchen � Kayaks and architecture and beautiful gardens, while 78 kilometres from Adelaide Why not stay for lunch and choose from an estuary and offers great camping, SUPs for hire � Fires permitted in fire season enjoying the vitality and ambiance of the The cooling lake and ocean breezes (the dishes such as chunky steak and pies, a restaurant café, boardwalk, boat ramp and warm chicken salads or selection of pizzas? Island View Drive, Clayton Bay town. Strathalbyn has a vibrant community locals call it the air conditioner) which give mooring sites. The safe, sheltered waters Ph: (08) 8537 0372 fleurieupeninsula.com.au/family-fun with something for everyone, with a great the highly acclaimed wine grapes grown See advertisement on page 22. provide a habitat for migratory birds and Email: [email protected] range of accommodation, cafes, eateries, around the township of Langhorne Creek is the perfect place to learn how to sail. www.claytonbayrhp.com.au

Strathalbyn Caravan Park Strath Motel Marandoo Estate Homestead A small and peaceful park that caters for a range of Star rating An idyllic getaway – Langhorne Creek travellers and their vehicles. Centrally located, less than • Standard, twin and family suites Nestled amongst the vines, the ‘Homestead’ an hour’s drive to many major tourist attractions, the • All ground floor units, two fully accessible comprises the vineyard house offering The Ultimate Strathalbyn Getaway park is the perfect place to stay and explore the region. • Continental and fully cooked breakfasts accommodation for up to 13 people and adjacent • Laundry, barbecue, playground, tennis courts, hall hire • Tea, coffee, toaster, microwave facilities guest wing up to 11. The getaway is fully-equipped Motel | Bistro | Outdoor dining | Bars | Open fires | Standard and deluxe spa rooms • Ensuite family cabins (children under five stay free) • Flat screen TV and Free Wi-Fi internet access and has a large undercover entertainment area. Gaming lounge – 33 machines | Award-winning historic stone barn bistro | Conference Room • Grass powered and unpowered sites • Barbecue facilities by arrangement Perfect to relax with family and friends, enjoy the • Disabled family cabin, full disabled bathroom • Large vehicle parking accommodated fresh south-eastern air whilst drinking wine local to Open 7 days Lunch 11.30am–2.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm–8.30pm | Snacks available all day • Ensuite sites BOOK ONLINE the region. Option to hire one or both residences. Catering for Weddings | Birthdays | Group bookings | Corporate functions

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56 EASTERN FLEURIEU EASTERN FLEURIEU 57 xperience the Murray Mouth on Serviced by paddle steamers from Milang, The Pelican Path (Yunti Ngopun Ngami – the Narrung on the Narrows (between the O U R a cruise from Goolwa or drive along it formed part of the original Adelaide to Ngarrindjeri phrase for “Together We Walk”) two lakes). Built in 1878 this is Australia’s sealed roads to a viewing area at Melbourne coastal route used by the early captures the 400-metre interpretive path only inland lighthouse. NEIGHBOURHOOD Sugars Beach on Hindmarsh Island. stagecoaches. Fishing, boating, skiing, walking along the waterfront which highlights the A little further on, situated on the lands EYou can also take a 4WD vehicle along trails and fabulous sunsets await visitors to European, Aboriginal and environmental of the Ngarrindjeri people, Raukkan is Goolwa Beach, but how close you get to the this idyllic country town. A short walk to history of the Meningie region, the birthplace of David Unaipon, the mouth will depend on the tide and river flows. Meningie Hill Lookout provides views over and fish trap inlays and architecturally inventor and author whose image, along Check the signs at Goolwa Beach car park Lake Albert and the surrounding pastoral designed viewing platforms. with the mission church of Raukkan, before heading onto the beach. properties, while a wetland bird sanctuary is a While strolling down the waterfront you’ll see appears on the $50 note. Built in The waters of Lake Alexandrina make up the haven for the many birds seen in the Coorong. the iconic Birdman Ostrich sculpture – it’s for 1869, the restored church is still in largest body of fresh water in South Australia The Meningie Cheese Factory Museum you to sit on and take a photo! use today. Internationally renowned and flow into the Coorong, a protected coastal showcases memorabilia and historic displays, artist Guido van Helten (Brim silo, reserve. The Murray, Angas, Bremer and and the Chambers is home to Coorong RAUKKAN/NARRUNG PENINSULA Coonalpyn silos) recently painted the Finniss rivers all feed Lake Alexandrina. This Cottage Industries which offers a wide Explore the Narrung Peninsula and discover walls of Moorundi (Raukkan’s Aboriginal area is a naturalist’s haven, with the Lower selection of arts, crafts and local produce. Point Malcolm Lighthouse located opposite Community Controlled Health Service). Lakes, Murray Mouth and Coorong National Park listed as a Wetland of International Importance for Waterbirds. The best time FLEURIEU PENINSULA IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO BE A to visit is in the spring or early summer, after GATEWAY TO SEVERAL OTHER GREAT SA TRAVEL LOCATIONS. the rains and the arrival of many hundreds of thousands of migratory Northern Hemisphere Nildottie Emu Bay wader birds. You can swim, fish, cruise, ski or follow one of the three canoe trails which stretch more than 80 kilometres across the Coorong National Park. For more information, visit sa.canoe.org.au Rivers Edge Caravan Park Crossing by ferry at Wellington (see page 57) The friendly and shady lawned park with lagoon on you can head north to explore more of the murrayriver.com tourkangarooisland.com.au the picturesque Murray River. Park features: Murray River, or south past the lower lakes • Self-contained villas and cabins • Drive-through to experience more of the Coorong. Mount Osmond Blue Lake, Mount Gambier powered/unpowered sites • Boat ramp • Island with facilities • Superb views and sunsets • Coin-operated TAILEM BEND laundry • Ideal day-trip base • Tourist information Travelling from Adelaide, visitors will pass through Tailem Bend before taking either Hosts: Alphie and Trevor Morgan the coastal or inland route to the Limestone 216 , Tailem Bend Coast. Perched on the clifftops, Tailem Bend Ph: (08) 8572 3307 overlooks the Murray River as it journeys Email: [email protected] www.riversedgecp.com towards the Lakes of Alexandrina and Albert. visitadelaidehills.com.au visitlimestonecoast.com.au In the 19th century Tailem Bend was an important Railway Town, but today it is a commercial centre for the surrounding Mallee. It’s also home to The Bend Motorsport Park. Tailem Bend’s most iconic building and strongest representation of railway history is the railway station, which today serves as the Visitor Information Outlet and home to the Tailem Rail Museum. You can explore the area by taking one of the walking trails including the Tailem Bend Historic Rail Trail and River Bend Heritage Country living on the outskirts of the rural city of Murray Bridge, Trail, or head out on the water on the Lower overlooking the River Murray, and located in peaceful and scenic surrounds. Murray Canoe Trail. G’Day Rewards Member | Senior Discount on presentation of card MENINGIE Nestled near the tranquil waters of Lake Albert, Meningie is the northern gateway to PO Box 1209, Murray Bridge the Coorong and . Meningie 199 Avoca Dell Drive (formerly Murray Drive) via Mitchell Avenue was established as a staging post and service Contact Lawerance and Kim | Ph: (08) 8532 2095 | E: [email protected] centre for surrounding graziers. Goolwa Beach

58 OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 59 Wine Tours and FINDING YOUR Transport WAY AROUND Willunga, McLaren Vale, Southern Vales

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After the Fleurieu, head to Kangaroo Island

Rapid Bay 1 Day Kangaroo Island 1 Day Sip & See Kangaroo Island Experience Tour Kangaroo Island Tour Self-Drive Packages ust an hour’s drive from Adelaide sees By coach often used by tractors and other agricultural Seal Bay · Remarkable Raptor Domain · Emu See the island in your Rocks · Admirals Arch Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery own time · Wide range of you in the centre of Fleurieu Peninsula, A number of bus and coach operators run machinery, so allow plenty of time. Lunch · Kangaroo Island Clifford’s Honey Farm accommodation · Take where you’ll find everything within easy regular services from Adelaide to towns on 2WD and 4WD Wildlife Park False Cape Wines your car or hire one reach. Experience several wine regions, Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australia’s public includingJ McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek, Standard 2WD vehicles are suitable for most of From $267pp* From $261pp* 2 Nights from $326pp^ transport system, Adelaide Metro, also the region, but if you are planning on driving on fresh produce from the farm gate, world- operates a service from Adelaide to McLaren beaches such as Moana, Silver Sands, Sellicks class art galleries, some of the state’s most Vale and Strathalbyn. For more information, *From Cape Jervis. ^Twin Share, Emu Bay Holiday Homes or KI Cabins. Check website for special offers. Prices valid to 31/3/2022. Beach or Aldinga you may need a 4WD. A 4WD beautiful beaches and an inspiring coastline. phone 1300 311 108. There are morning vehicle is essential to drive on Goolwa Beach. and afternoon coach connections between By car Adelaide and Cape Jervis to meet the Some sections in Deep Creek Conservation Call us on 13 13 01 or visit sealink.com.au From Adelaide, travel via Main South Road Kangaroo Island ferry, with stops at Aldinga, Park are also restricted to 4WD vehicles. (B23) or take the more direct Southern Goolwa, Myponga, Yankalilla, Normanville, Check signage and conditions prior to entry. Expressway (M2). These two roads will bring Second Valley and Victor Harbor. Touring the region you to the Fleurieu Coast and continuing on Main South Road will take you all the By train There are several designated touring way to Cape Jervis, the departure point of Adelaide Metro operates a regular commuter routes in the region such as the Epicurean Way, Southern Ocean Drive and the the Kangaroo Island ferries. Alternatively, train service between Adelaide and Seaford. Mighty Murray Way. Detailed itineraries One Day Experience turn off onto Victor Harbor Road (A13), to Visit adelaidemetro.com.au for more and downloadable instructions are McLAREN VALE & THE CUBE head to McLaren Vale and the South Coast. information. For something a little more available from southaustralia.com Otherwise, access the region via the South leisurely, take the SteamRanger Heritage Discover some of the best food and wine Eastern Freeway (M1). Either take the B33 Railway which travels between Mount Hire cars McLaren Vale has to offer, including a visit turn-off at Stirling for the scenic route to Barker and Victor Harbor. You can also travel Hire cars are available at the larger to the spectacular d’Arenberg Cube. Strathalbyn or, for a more direct route, take aboard the historic Cockle Train between regional centres – contact the nearest the B37 through Mount Barker. If travelling Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. Meet your driver/guide on this small Visitor Information Centre for advice. coach tour from Adelaide and enjoy expert north-west along the Princes Highway (A1), For more information and a timetable, visit commentary, morning tea, a 2-course lunch you can take the vehicle ferry at Wellington. steamranger.org.au or call 1300 655 991. Safe driving and plenty of wine, and gin or beer tastings! Drive with care and be aware that kangaroos By plane GETTING AROUND and other wildlife often feed by the roadside Call 1300 769 762 or visit Fleurieu Peninsula has airstrips in Aldinga and The region offers a network of well- at dawn, dusk and during the night. Remember adelaidesightseeing.com.au Goolwa for use by private and charter aircraft. maintained roads linking its many villages that you share the road with farmers, their Adelaide Airport is located 15 minutes from and townships. Distances are fairly short machinery and stock – it’s not unusual to find Beresford Wines the Adelaide CBD. by Australian standards, but the roads are cattle crossing the roads.

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(08) 8186 1498 28 Gawler 08 8522 9260 KANGAROO ISLAND Moana John Lacey & Greentank Gallery...... 0419 823 708 13 Kapunda 08 8566 2902 Penneshaw 0417 551 444 Moana Beach Tourist Park Second Valley Onkaparinga ...... moanabeachtouristpark.com.au BC Leonards Mill...... leonardsmill.com.au 26 LIMESTONE COAST Earth Adventure-Rock Climb & Abseil Burra & Goyder - Burra 08 8892 2154 Beachport 08 8735 8029 Murray Bridge ...... earthadventure.com.au 11 Strathalbyn Clare Valley - Clare 08 8842 2131 Avoca Dell Caravan Park...... avocadell.com.au 59 Robin Hood Hotel...... (08) 8536 2608 28 Bordertown 08 8752 1044 Victor Harbor The Commercial Hotel...... (08) 8536 2021 29 Millicent 08 8733 0904 Normanville Urimbirra Wildlife Park...... urimbirra.com.au 9 Naracoorte 08 8762 1399 Beachside Holiday Park ...... beachside.com.au 39 Victor Harbor Elliston 08 8687 9200 Penola/Coonawarra - Penola 08 8737 2391 Jetty Caravan Park...... jettycaravanparknormanville.com.au 36 Loco Mexican...... locomexican.com.au 27 08 8683 3544 FOOD, WINE & BEVERAGES Robe 08 8768 2465 Nino’s of Victor Harbor...... ninoscafe.com.au 29 08 8645 7900 Port Willunga Mount Gambier 08 8724 9750 Compact Domain ‘Oddity’...... compactdomain.com.au 38 Currency Creek Willunga FLEURIEU PENINSULA Shaw Family Vintners...... (08) 8555 4215 23 MURRAY RIVER, LAKES & COORONG Second Valley Battle of Bosworth Wines...... battleofbosworth.com.au 19 Goolwa 08 8555 7248 Mannum 08 8569 1303 Second Valley Caravan Park...... svcp.com.au 36 Goolwa McLaren Vale & Fleurieu - McLaren Vale 08 8323 9944 Bombora on the river...... (08) 8555 1235 28 Murray Bridge 08 8539 1142 GENERAL SERVICES Strathalbyn 08 8555 7283 Strathalbyn Goolwa Hotel...... (08) 8555 2012 47 Fleurieu Fishing and Outdoors...... (08) 8558 3185 39 Victor Harbor 08 8551 0777 Strath Motel ...... (08) 8536 3311 56 Motherduck...... motherduckcafe.com.au 28 RIVERLAND Strathalbyn Caravan Park.....strathalbyncaravanpark.com.au 56 Fleurieu Coast - Yankalilla 08 8558 0240 Barmera 08 8588 2289 INFORMATION & BOOKINGS Victoria Hotel Strathalbyn ...... vichotelstrath.com.au 57 Langhorne Creek Berri 08 8582 5511 Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism...... fleurieupeninsula.com.au 13 Angas Plains Estate ...... (08) 8537 3159 22 Loxton 08 8584 8071 Tailem Bend Bleasdale Winery...... bleasdale.com.au 20 Visitor Information Centres...... southaustralia.com IBC Rivers Edge Caravan Park...... (08) 8572 3307 59 Renmark Paringa - Renmark 08 8580 3060 Bremerton Wines...... bremerton.com.au 21 Yankalilla Visitor Information Centre ...... (08) 8558 0240 37 Waikerie District - Waikerie 08 8541 0720 Victor Harbor Kimbolton Wines ...... (08) 8537 3002 20 Comfort Inn Victor Harbor...... comfortinnvictor.com.au 45 Lake Breeze Wines...... lakebreeze.com.au 22 TOURS AND TRANSPORT NRMA Victor Beachfront Holiday Park...... (08) 8552 1111 45 Rusticana Wines...... rusticanawines.com.au 22 Adelaide Sightseeing...... 1300 769 762 61 Copper Coast - Kadina 08 8821 2333 Victor Harbor Holiday & Cabin Park...... (08) 8552 1949 45 The Winehouse...... (08) 8537 3441 22 Chook’s Little Winery Tours...... 0414 922 200 27 Wintersun Motel...... (08) 8552 3533 45 Vineyard Road...... (08) 8536 8334 22 Sealink...... 13 13 01 61

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