A 563 hectare delight for bushwalkers and birdwatchers, Cox Scrub Conservation Park is amongst one of the larger parks on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Beautiful open stands of stringy bark and banksia understory provide habitat for a range of birdlife, including New Holland honeyeaters, superb fairywren, and red-browed finch.
Enjoy the three walking trails located in the park, which provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy the serenity. You may spot wildlife among the low wooded hills, including the elusive southern brown bandicoot.
Bullock Hill Conservation Park is a picturesque undulating park with a mix of habitat types. From tall stands of eucalyptus, including pink gum and cup gum through to native grass lands in the east. On the western side of the park under the eucalypt woodlands you will find a dense understory of acacia and mixed heath.
This combination of habitats provides home to a variety of small bird species, including Brown-headed honeyeaters, red-wattle birds and grey shrike-thrush. If you are patient you may be rewarded with a sighting of a rainbow bee-eater or black-faced cuckoo-shrike. The park also provides habitat for many Western grey kangaroos, which are easily spotted at dawn and dusk, grazing in native grassland along the park’s eastern boundary.
Surrounded by rolling landscapes, Frog Swamp Gallery is a vibrant and creative space where nature, imagination, and art converge. The gallery features diverse collections that reflect the beauty of our natural world, breathe new life into our rich and vast history, leaving all who visit truly inspired.
In addition to stunning art exhibitions, visitors can also participate in hands-on creative experiences, learn new techniques and create their own art in the expansive creative studio. Their wide range of engaging workshops are designed to ignite creativity and foster deep connections through artistic expression.
Frog Swamp Gallery also provide specialised creative and social art classes for children in an inspirational, fun, safe and supportive environment that encourages them to expand their imaginations through the exploration of creative self-expression.
Kyeema Conservation Park is located on the Fleurieu Peninsula and spans over 347 hectares.
Walking along the trails you will notice an overstorey of mainly messmate stringy bark, with some pink gum, and cup gum, partnered with a thick and diverse under storey.
The peace and tranquillity walking through this densely vegetated area is rejuvenating and the combination provides habitat for animals such as the southern brown bandicoot, swamp rat and western grey kangaroo. There are also more than 80 species of birds recorded in the park.
Green Tank Galley is adjacent John Lacey's studio on the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula. Situated at 41 Woodcone Road Mount Compass just 400m from the Victor Harbor Rd and 2 k south of the town. Here you will find the studio, gallery and home of award winning landscape artist John Lacey and his wife Lydia.
In the gallery which is part of the Fleurieu Art Trail. You will find an often updated exhibition of John’s diverse paintings. They range from impressionistic to expressive contemporary landscape, which sometimes border on the abstract.
You will be welcomed into his studio where you’ll find works in progress or many more in storage. It's often here visitors find that they have been looking for.
Adding to the experience is the ever developing sculptural garden which beautifies this property.
Although open most days from 11am – 5pm, it pays to ring beforehand, as there are those times when John may be out of the studio gathering material.
Known mainly for his landscapes, John has had some 16 one person exhibitions (in various states) and won over 20 awards.
Mount Compass has rich fertile soil set amidst a scenic country landscape, where seasonal produce is in abundance and winding country roads take you through some beautiful scenery.
If you are interested in wonderful local produce, noteworthy artwork, adventurous activities and lodging in the countryside then Mount Compass is for you!
Visit their website for details of the Mount Compass Produce and Tourist Trail.
The Mount Compass Recreation Park was opened to the public in September 2019, incorporating a state of the art skate park, BMX track and open play space.
Above the impressive skate park, there is a sheltered spectator viewing area, including picnic table. The space also has a meandering creek for nature play, and a play area with basket swing, large slide, sandpit and picnic table. Other convenient editions to the parks facilities include a bike station for minor repairs and a filtered water bubbler.
Location - You can access the Mount Compass Recreation Park from a number of surrounding streets including Anderson Street, Waye Court, Haywood Court and Eckers Court. If you’re not familiar with Mount Compass and you are travelling from the Victor Harbor main road, turn off at the Tay Road intersection and follow your nose until you turn right onto Waye Street and Waye Court.
Animal Farm Goolwa is a family-operated attraction where visitors of all ages can interact with a wide variety of animals and enjoy a fun, relaxing day. Located in the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula countryside, it's only a six-minute drive from South Australia's top surf beaches and whale-watching spots.
You'll find the common farm animals, including kangaroos, alpacas, and friendly emus. They often have baby animals, so check their Facebook page for the latest arrivals. Admission includes trailer rides and crazy golf, making for a fun day out. Takeaway drinks are available, and you're encouraged to bring your own picnic to enjoy at the tables in the play area, making it a perfect full-day outing.
SA Skydiving is South Australia's premier skydiving operation, delivering Tandem Skydiving, Solo Skydiving Courses and sports skydiving.
Located just over an hour south of the City, our Goolwa skydiving location will give you indulgent views of the ocean, Kangaroo Island, beaches, Horseshoe Bay, the Coorong National Park and the Murray Mouth.
After meeting your professional instructor, you'll take off from our hanger at Goolwa Airport. Enjoy the views of the breathtaking south coast as you calm your nerves on the way to your exit altitude.
Once the door opens, you'll feel a rush of fresh air and the adrenaline pump through your veins. As you exit the aircraft, you'll experience the rush of freefall at 220kph, a free-ing feeling like no other. Once under parachute, take control to fly through the sky before landing on the grass outside our hanger.
Located close to popular tourist towns Victor Harbour, Middleton, Goolwa and Port Elliot, you can really make a day out of skydiving Goolwa.
Grab yourself an amazing coffee from Motherduck Cafe, Goolwa, a tasty pie from Home Grown Bakery, Middleton and a famous Donut of the month from the Port Elliot Bakery.
Group bookings welcome.
Operates: 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month
Mini Moments at Ancell Acres is a boutique agritourism experience offering private, fully supervised animal encounters on a small working farm in Mount Jagged on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Visitors are invited to slow down and connect with a range of friendly farm and miniature animals in a calm, supportive environment. Each session is pre-booked, small group and designed with animal welfare, safety and genuine connection at its core.
Mini Moments is ideal for families, visiting grandparents, homeschool groups and those seeking a meaningful, low-sensory experience. Educational farm experiences are also available, with a focus on animal care, sustainability and wellbeing.
Mini Moments at Ancell Acres is also an add-on experience for guests staying at the on-site accommodation, Away at Ancell, allowing visitors to extend their stay and immerse themselves in farm life on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills village of Prospect Hill, 7 km south west of Meadows, the museum consists of a complex of historic buildings along the main street, depicting the life of early pioneers.
A treasure trove of history and memorabilia, the Museum aims to help people, both local and visiting, to understand the history of Prospect Hill village and surrounding district of the Adelaide Hills.
The Museum comprises several historic buildings with exhibits depicting the life of the early pioneers and presents the history of:
Adelaide Hills farming, especially dairying, potato, and seed production
Rural domestic life and children’s education
The impact of natural disasters on the village and district, such as the Ash Wednesday bushfires.
Magpie Springs Art Gallery exclusively showcases original paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography by acclaimed South Australian tonal realist artist Avril Thomas. Situated on a boutique vineyard in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region on Willunga Hill in the Fleurieu Peninsula, the gallery offers a serene rural space dedicated to her tonal realist portraiture, figurative works, landscapes, abstracts, and more.Visitors explore exhibitions of archival-quality oil paintings, charcoal and graphite drawings, mixed media pieces, and other original artworks in a relaxed setting with vineyard views, gardens, and wildlife. Avril Thomas, an Archibald Prize finalist (2005 portrait of Alexander Downer), has works held in prestigious private and corporate collections across Australia, Hong Kong, and the USA, as well as in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Flinders University, Monash University, Deakin University, Adelaide University, and UniSA. She was the only Australian to win the Fine Art America global competition in 2022. The gallery complements the onsite cellar door, inviting guests to combine appreciation of fine art with discovery of boutique, estate-grown wines in peaceful surroundings—ideal for cultural day trips or inspiration. Prints of selected works are available online. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, 11am–5pm. All welcome come immerse yourself in exceptional South Australian art.
Oscar's Bonsai Farm is a small bonsai nursery located on the Fleurieu, operated by a enthusiastic and dedicated person.
The industrial style shop is still new to the area, opening in 2023.
It stocks a variety of Bonsai and pre-bonsai. Stock includes junipers, deciduous, evergreen, common and uncommon species of trees used for bonsai.
There is a small range of bonsai tools available and small bags of some substrates may be able to be arranged by order.
A styling and maintenance service of trees is also available.
Centenary Hall, located in the picturesque town of Goolwa, is a versatile, performing arts venue, perfectly suited for a wide range of events—from theatrical and musical performances to film screenings and presentations.
Patrons are invited to enjoy an exciting calendar of live performances and musical productions, with tickets available for purchase throughout the year.
The venue is available for hire by commercial promoters, presenters, individuals, and community groups.
Located on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula (approximately 90 minute drive South of Adelaide city), the Encounter Bikeway travels along pristine coastline linking the heritage towns of Goolwa, Port Elliot and Middleton with Victor Harbor.
The total distance of the Encounter Bikeway is 31 kilometres one way and is a mixture of on-road and shared pathway. A range of riding distances makes The Bikeway suitable for all ages and can be utilised by a variety of leisure activities including walking, bike riding, skating and rollerblading. The Encounter Bikeway is wheelchair accessible.
Visit our website or call into the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre for a copy of the Encounter Bikeway Map.
There is also the option on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and South Australian school holidays to bike ride one way and then travel back with your bike on the historic Cockle train.
It is essential to contact SteamRanger prior on 1300 655 991 to confirm availability for this service.
The Goolwa History Walks connect 3 separate walks around the historic Goolwa township.
Walk 1 - Cadell Street (allow 50 minutes, distance 900 metres)
Walk 2 - Goolwa Wharf Precinct (allow 1 hour, distance 1300 metres)
Walk 3 - Little Scotland (allow 1.5 hours, distance 1400 metres)
All 3 walks Commence at the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre.
The Goolwa Wharf and Railway Precinct predates the establishment of Goolwa as we know it today. The original survey of ‘Town on the Goolwa’ in 1839 positioned the town to the north of the present railway line; however, this was not suitable for the establishment of a port as the water was too shallow close to the river bank. With the navigation of the Murray River accomplished in 1851, an immediate start was made to the construction of a railway to link this river port to Port Elliot, which was completed in 1854 and extended to Victor Harbor in 1864.
Alexandrina is home to a vibrant community, where a high population of artists have chosen to live and work, making us a regional centre of culture in South Australia.
The South Coast Regional Art Centre promotes emerging and professional artists from across the Southern Fleurieu region and is a hive of creative activity including artists’ studios.
The South Coast Regional Art Centre offers year-round visual art exhibitions with associated workshop opportunities. Located in the historic Old Goolwa Police Station on Goolwa Terrace, the Art Centre is a unique mixture of heritage and culture.
Located approximately 15kms north of the seaside city of Victor Harbor, Hindmarsh Valley National Park spans 423 hectares of native vegetation and diverse plant communities. The park is dedicated to the protection and conservation of significant biodiversity values of the land, including nationally threatened and endemic species and several Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps. The Hindmarsh River and several tributaries run through the park and various springs combined with high rainfall creates opportunities for unique species to flourish. Enjoy bushwalking, picnicking, photography, bird watching, spectacular views and the natural ecosystems. The swamps can be identified by the lime green coral fern Gleichenia microphylla and other water-dependant species. If you sit and listen, you may hear a variety of birds, insects, and other wildlife utilising the swamps as a refuge.
Signal Point Gallery showcases contemporary artists from across the region as well as nationally touring exhibitions, bringing exceptional cultural material for residents and visitors to immerse themselves in year-round.
Funding to re-furbish the Signal Point Building (July 2021) - The Goolwa Wharf Precinct’s Signal Point building has received $980,000 grant funding from the Federal Government‘s Murray Darling Basin Economic Development Grant funding program (Round 3) to create a state-of-the-art Experience Centre.
This exciting project will include the design and internal fit-out of the Signal Point Gallery building and an interpretive story telling centre to enhance visitor experience. The Centre will showcase indigenous and colonial heritage, local produce and arts, and activate the building space.
The Signal Point building is an icon of the Goolwa Wharf Precinct and will be the centre piece for sharing history and significance of place, and act as a launch pad into the surrounding experiences on offer in the greater Alexandrina region. The fit-out will encapsulate and leverage the building’s unique location overlooking the mighty Murray River, a river system that is symbolic and significant for the River Port Town of Goolwa for its social and economic wellbeing.
The PS Oscar W is a steam driven wood fired authentic working paddle steamer built at Echuca, Victoria, in 1908. Now located at the historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct, Goolwa, South Australia.
Visitors have the opportunity to experience living history by joining one of the regular one-hour cruises on board the PS Oscar W. To feel, smell, hear and see what it is like to journey down the Murray River on this historic vessel, please call the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre or go to the Visit Alexandrina website to book your cruise today.
Whilst on the wharf, stop in at our new Heritage Museum. For a modest fee, you can learn all about this amasing part of South Australia and how it was the centre of shipbuilding for over 100 years.
During the cruise, you will travel downstream to the Goolwa Barrage, then back under the Hindmarsh Island bridge, travelling upriver a short distance before returning to the historic Goolwa Wharf.
The PS Oscar W is located outside the Goolwa RiverPort Heritage Centre and is open as a static display on days it is not cruising.
Let this picturesque paddle steamer be the backdrop for creating cherished memories with your loved ones. Traverse the tranquil waters, revel in the captivating ambience, and let the PS Oscar W whisk you away on a whimsical journey through time.
Hindmarsh Falls are located 18 km from Victor Harbor on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. Experience the beauty of the Hindmarsh Falls and be surrounded by nature.
The falls are best viewed in Winter and Spring and after a heavy rainfall. Enjoy a short undulating walk of about 100 metres down some stairs, to the lookout.
As you descend to the lookout the roar of the waterfall will surround you and the birdsong will delight you. It’s a totally different world.
From here view the Hindmarsh Falls, as the water cascades over numerous pools. The falls are fed by the Hindmarsh River catchment area between Mt Cone and Spring Mount and flows down through Victor Harbor and out to sea via the Hindmarsh Estuary.
In Summer make the most of a grassed picnic area which has wooden tables and bench style seating. The Hindmarsh River meanders through with plenty of shady trees along the banks. The open string bark forest with closed scrubland understory is a popular area for birdwatching and bird watchers will be excited by the variety of species found there.
Take a moment for yourself and the family, to relax and reconnect with nature.
Tourist Drive Route 50 is 73 kilometres of breath taking coastal and rural scenery.
On your journey you will see some of the most picturesque and historic locations the Fleurieu has to offer, including popular surfing beaches where Southern Right Whales can be spotted June to October, lookouts and viewing platforms that offer magnificent river and coastal views, significant buildings, bush land and tree studded farmland, the entrance point into the Coorong National Park and finishing off your adventure at the mouth of the River Murray - where the river meets the sea.
To view or download a copy of Tourist Drive Route 50 please visit the website.
'Yuntulun Ku:li-war' – translates to 'Coming together on the headland' in Ngarrindjeri.
This interactive exhibition tells the stories of the First Nations people of this area, the early
settlement history of Goolwa as a major river port and the ecology of the Murray Darling River system.
The exhibition is the jewel in the crown of the revamped Signal Point Experience Centre, which also hosts an annual calendar of visual art exhibitions. A project that has been funded by Alexandrina Council and the Australian Government.
Held on the Second, Fourth and Fifth Sundays (February through to December) in Jaralde Park our market provides a relaxed friendly atmosphere for visitors to browse produce and products created here on the Fleurieu Peninsular. Our aims are to create access to and raise community awareness of good quality and nutritious food, promote and showcase the skills of local and regional growers and producers, foster the community and environmental contribution of local artisans and makers of arts and crafts, celebrate the unique character of the region, respect and preserve local traditions, heritage and cultural practices, encourage sustainable living opportunities to reduce the whole community's ecological footprint and activate public spaces and create a sense of pride and identity in the reagion
