Fleurieu PENINSULA Visitor Guide SOUTH AUSTRALIA fleurieupeninsula.com.au Adelaide FP_2015_cover_FA.indd 1 9/09/2015 1:52 pm ECO CRUISING IN THE COORONG NATIONAL PARK OF THE COORONG ADVENTURE CRUISE 6 Hrs & 60 kms Cruise from Goolwa through the lock, across the Mouth of the Murray River and into the wetland wilderness of the Coorong National Park. Stop for a guided walk across Younghusband Peninsula to a Southern Ocean beach. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board cruising further into the Coorong past spectacular sand dunes. Stop again at Cattle Point for a guided walk to a significant old Aboriginal site amongst the dunes. Afternoon tea is served cruising back past prolific birdlife and across the Murray Mouth to Goolwa. Wed & Sun (Oct -May); Sun only (Jun-Sep) COORONG DISCOVERY CRUISE 3.5 Hrs & 25 km Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch cruising from Goolwa through the lock to the Murray Mouth and into the wetlands, spectacular sand dunes, and birdlife of the Coorong. Take a guided walk to a Southern Ocean beach - afternoon tea is served cruising back to Goolwa. Mon, Thurs (Oct-May); Sat (Oct-Apr); Thurs only (June-Sept) MURRAY MOUTH CRUISE 2 Hrs & 15 km Cruise from Goolwa to view the Murray Mouth. OF THE Sat (Oct - Apr) and Thurs (School Holidays only) Main Wharf, Goolwa, SA 5214 Phone: 08 8555 2203 Toll Free: 1800 442 203 www.coorongcruises.com.au Welcome to the Fleurieu Peninsula Sip world-class wines, hike through ancient forests, surf, swim and in winter spot Southern Right whales – you’re sure to have fun on the Fleurieu Peninsula. With its stunning landscape of rolling hills, Visitors can choose from cafés, vineyard farmland, national parks and vineyards, fringed in restaurants or charming country pubs – or just the west by pristine sandy beaches and rugged put together your own delicious picnic feast. coastlines, the Fleurieu Peninsula is the place For a perfect coastal escape, visit Victor Harbor. which offers the perfect blend of indulgence, South Australia’s premier seaside town offers culture and outdoor adventure. spectacular scenery, a horse-drawn tram and the Just 45 minutes from Adelaide, the Fleurieu SteamRanger Heritage Railway. Just a short drive Peninsula is a gateway for all kinds of year-round west is the historic port of Goolwa – gateway to fun. Choose from world-class wineries, picturesque both the Murray Mouth and the Coorong National townships, wild surf beaches, national parks and Park, celebrated for its vast wetlands, abundant untouched coastal scenery. birdlife and rich Aboriginal cultural heritage. The region has something for everyone – whether Ride along the Encounter Bikeway from Goolwa you are looking for a romantic weekend escape, a to Victor Harbor, sail on Lake Alexandrina or fun-filled family holiday or chance to reconnect with explore the ex-HMAS Hobart underwater dive nature, it’s all right here on the Fleurieu. site. Meander through Mount Compass and Wine lovers have four distinct wine regions to Strathalbyn following produce, antique and explore, including McLaren Vale which is celebrated art trails. Laze on the pristine white sand of for its contemporary wine styles and welcoming Normanville beach, camp among kangaroos at cellar doors. Nearby Langhorne Creek, Currency spectacular Deep Creek Conservation Park or hike Creek and Southern Fleurieu all offer superb wine part of the 1200 kilometre Heysen Trail. You might and intimate cellar door experiences. even come home with a few new fishing tales. The Fleurieu Peninsula is also making a name Accommodation is plentiful and varied. Head to a for itself as one of Australia’s most diverse and cosy bed and breakfast, stay in a golf course resort progressive food regions. Drop into one of the or boutique hotel or camp in one of the many many farmers markets to sample our superb range national and conservation parks. You’ll be amazed of fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan cheese, game by what the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer. meats, yabbies and other products. Port Willunga 2 Contents 39 Delamere Useful information 4 39 Goolwa 41 Hindmarsh Island 7 Getting here and around 41 Inman Valley 11 Events 41 Kangarilla 41 Lady Bay 12 Food 41 Langhorne Creek 14 Wine and beer 41 Maslin Beach 42 McLaren Flat 20 Markets 42 McLaren Vale 45 Middleton 21 History and heritage 46 Milang 22 Arts and culture 46 Moana 46 Mount Compass Surf, swim and skate 23 46 Mount Jagged 25 Diving and snorkelling 46 Myponga and Myponga Beach 46 Nangkita 26 Whales and wildlife 46 Normanville 48 Old Noarlunga 27 Murray River, the Coorong 48 Old Reynella and Reynella and waterways 48 Paris Creek 28 Fleurieu Peninsula map 47 Port Elliot 48 Port Noarlunga 30 Adventure 48 Port Willunga 32 Golf 48 Prospect Hill 48 Rapid Bay 34 Family fun 48 Second Valley 48 Sellicks Beach 36 Trails 48 Strathalbyn 37 Marine parks and national parks 50 Tooperang 50 Victor Harbor 38 Fleurieu Peninsula towns 52 Wellington and villages 52 Willunga 52 Wirrina Cove 38 Aldinga and Aldinga Beach 52 Yankalilla 38 Ashbourne 39 Cape Jervis 53 Our neighbours 39 Carrickalinga 39 Christies Beach 54 Advertiser directory 39 Clarendon 39 Clayton Bay 56 Town facilities 39 Currency Creek Encounter Bikeway, Cover: Oliver’s Taranga Port Elliot Cellar Door, McLaren Vale Useful Waitpinga Beach, Newland INFORMATION Head Conservation Park The Fleurieu Peninsula ADVERTISING SYMBOL AND LOGO DEFINITIONS has a real beach Businesses displaying the ‘tick’ logo participate in a quality assurance process to ensure the highest standards of business practice. For peace of mind, look for the tick culture. You’ll enjoy the as your assurance of quality and reliability. The South Australian Tourism Commission supports the accreditation process and visitors are encouraged to support accredited sun, amazing food and businesses. For more information, go to www.QualityTourismSouthAustralia.com.au world-class wines in this Eco certification program. www.ecotourism.org.au little slice of heaven. Respecting Our Culture program. www.ecotourism.org.au/roc.asp Accredited Visitor Information Centres are part of a program committed to quality business practice and professionalism are designed to provide visitors with a consistent and recognised level of customer service throughout South Australia. These centres are dedicated to providing visitors with up-to-date, relevant information and in most cases make bookings. Visitor Information Outlets provide visitors with basic tourism information. These outlets may sometimes be located within another business. Businesses displaying this logo offer online reservations enabling you to check availability and instantly confirm your booking. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Disabled facilities. 4 fleurieupeninsula.com.au | useful information CLIMATE Spring Summer Autumn Winter ACCREDITED Average maximum VISITOR temperature 10°C–21°C 15°C–23°C 11°C–20°C 7°C–16°C INFORMATION Average monthly CENTRES rainfall 32mm 45mm 46mm 71mm Goolwa Visitor Information Centre HOSPITALS FIRE DANGER 4 Goolwa Terrace, Goolwa Noarlunga Public Hospital During Fire Danger Season, generally from Phone: (08) 8555 7248 or Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre 15 November to 30 April, there are strict 1300 466 592 (1300 GOOLWA Phone: (08) 8384 9222 conditions for lighting any fire, including a within Australia) campfire. On Total Fire Ban Days, all fires are Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; South Coast District Hospital banned. Avoid severe penalties by checking 56 Bay Road, Victor Harbor Saturday, Sunday and public holidays www.cfs.sa.gov.au before lighting any fires. Phone: (08) 8552 0500 10am–4pm; closed Christmas Day and On days of high fire danger where high Good Friday Strathalbyn and District Health Service temperatures, wind and low humidity are 14 Alfred Place, Strathalbyn forecast, know your risk and what you will McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Phone: (08) 8536 5333 do to stay safe in the event of a fire. Visitor Information Centre Download the Country Fire Service (CFS) 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale KEEP SOUTH AUSTRALIA FireApp or use the CFS Facebook page to Phone: (08) 8323 9944 or PHYLLOXERA FREE stay informed. Observe the daily weather 1800 628 410 (freecall) South Australia is the only Australian state forecast and Fire Danger Ratings and listen Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; to have avoided an outbreak of Phylloxera, a for warning messages from the CFS on your Saturday, Sunday and public holidays plant lice that destroys grape vines. If you’ve local radio station. 10am–4pm; closed Christmas Day and been driving or walking in an interstate Further bushfire safety information is available Good Friday vineyard, please thoroughly clean your car and by contacting the Bushfire Information Hotline shoes before entering South Australia, and on 1300 362 361 (TTY 13 36 77) or visit Strathalbyn Visitor obtain permission before entering a vineyard. www.cfs.sa.gov.au Information Centre Railway Station, FACILITIES SHOPPING 20 South Terrace, Strathalbyn Banks, ATMs, post offices, internet access, There is a good selection of shops Phone: (08) 8555 7283 or petrol stations, doctors and other basic throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula, with major 1300 007 842 (within Australia) services can be found in most towns retail centres in McLaren Vale, Noarlunga, Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula. See the Goolwa, Victor Harbor, Yankalilla, Normanville Saturday, Sunday and public holidays town facilities on page 56 of this guide for and Strathalbyn. 10am–4pm; closed Christmas Day and more information. Good Friday Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre The Causeway, Victor Harbor Get the South Australian Guide on your mobile Phone: (08) 8551 0777 or 1800 557 094 (freecall within Australia) Scan this Quick Response code with your smart phone to access all the information you need during your travels. Open daily 9am–5pm; closed Christmas Day Data fees may apply. Yankalilla Bay Visitor Information Centre 163 Main South Road, Yankalilla Phone: (08) 8558 0240 or Get the Fleurieu Peninsula on your mobile 1300 965 842 (within Australia) Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; Scan this Quick Response code with your smart phone to visit www.fleurieupeninsula.com.au Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am–4pm; closed Christmas Day Data fees may apply.