Victor Harbor, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: May 5th, 2007
The coastal township of
Victor Harbor, on
South Australia's Encounter Coast, has long been a favoured holiday destination for generations of South Australians. It's all about the historical charm, sun, surf, stunning views and intimate wildlife encounters here.
By 1936, Victor Harbor had become a popular beach holiday destination for Adelaide's population, with a rail line between
Adelaide and Victor Harbor providing easy transport from the city to the coast.
The famous
'Cockle train' and
Horse Drawn Tram were thrilling visitors over a century ago, and continue to attract visitors today. Other varied attractions, such as the
Penguin Tours and
Interpretive Centre on
Granite Island, the most visited National Park in
South Australia also are popular with tourists from all over.
Between
June and
October whales start returning just off the coast, with the nearby
South Australian Whale Centre full of information on Victor's whaling past.
Whether you are riding a camel on the beach, cycling the coast line, riding the horse drawn tram or cockle train, there's always something to keep you on the move in Victor Harbor and to provide good old fashioned family fun.
Further Information:McCracken Country Club- SPECIAL VIEWER OFFER! They're offering a special deal to the
first 100 Callers only: Rooms available from $77.50 - That's 50% off the standard room rate! For stays before
31st July 2007 & excluding Saturday nights. Call them on
(08) 8551 0200. Prices correct at 5/5/07. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - This daily service is the only all year operation of its kind in the world and the only recognised horse drawn tram service in the Southern Hemisphere operating on a continual basis.
Situated at the start of the Causeway next to the Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre, opposite Warland Reserve.
Operating 7 days a week and departing the Victor Harbor terminal every 20 minutes.
Return Ticket: Adult $7, Child $5 (4 to 15 years), Family $20
Granite Island Recreation & Nature Park - (Including the Penguin Centre), 2 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211.
Ph: (08) 8552 7555.
The Penguin, Marine and Environmental Centre currently offers tours of the centre, including an interactive penguin display, numerous artificial burrows where wild penguins can be viewed through viewing windows and a penguin rehabilitation centre for sick and injured penguins from the Fleurieu Peninsula area.
The ever popular
guided penguin tours, to view penguins outdoors, in the wild, are a visitor's favourite and commence at dusk every night. Open weekends, public holidays and school holidays from 12.00pm to 3.00pm and by appointment. Bookings essential prior to Tour. Call
(08) 8552 7555.
Camel Tours - Operating just near the Causeway entrance on weekends, public and school holidays, this ride provides breathtaking views of Granite Island and the Bluff summit.
Contact: Camel Tours on
0408 836 246 or
0407 399 808.
SteamRanger Cockle Train - Goolwa to Victor Harbor or Victor Harbor to Goolwa. Return tickets:
$24 Adult, $21 Concession, $14 Children, $62 Family (2 Adults 2 Children). For more information and bookings telephone
1300 655 991.
Victor Harbor Vistitors Information Centre - Causeway Building, Esplanade, Victor Harbor SA
Ph: (08) 8551 0777.
