Guidebook for Encounter Bay and surrounds
Activities
Great for kids - Head over to Port Elliot and Goolwa - steam train and diesel locomotive - The Cockle Train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887 when it was constructed to provide a link between the River Murray and the ocean wharfs at Pt Elliot and later at Victor Harbor. - https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/
60 locals recommend
The Cockle Train
5 Railway TerraceGreat for kids - Head over to Port Elliot and Goolwa - steam train and diesel locomotive - The Cockle Train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887 when it was constructed to provide a link between the River Murray and the ocean wharfs at Pt Elliot and later at Victor Harbor. - https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
EsplanadeGreat for kids - http://horsedrawntram.com.au/
Great for Kids - see some native fauna and have lunch at their restaurant
41 locals recommend
Urimbirra Wildlife Park
Adelaide RoadGreat for Kids - see some native fauna and have lunch at their restaurant
See a real working farm, stunning views of Waitpinga, great fun for all ages
10 locals recommend
Waitpinga Farm Quad Bike Adventures
1161 Waitpinga RdSee a real working farm, stunning views of Waitpinga, great fun for all ages
Great to learn about whales - https://www.sawhalecentre.com.au/
24 locals recommend
South Australia Whale Centre
2 Railway TerraceGreat to learn about whales - https://www.sawhalecentre.com.au/
The DUNES MINI GOLF PARK
1 EsplanadeGreat for kids - next to the causeway
G T Fisher Playground
Great to walk over to Granite Island on the historic causeway
11 locals recommend
Granite Island Causeway
Granite Island RoadGreat to walk over to Granite Island on the historic causeway
Swim with big Bluefin tuna in a safe environment - also other fish in the pen to view
6 locals recommend
Oceanic Victor
Granite Island RoadSwim with big Bluefin tuna in a safe environment - also other fish in the pen to view
Goolwa Wharf
Cutting RoadGreat old historic Wharf - Markets - Restraunts
Food Scene
Closest deli to Maryville for something to eat, milk etc.
Beach House Cafe
62 Franklin ParadeThe closest restaurant to Maryville. Great food
Yilki Store
60 Franklin ParadeClosest Deli to Maryville. great burgers and chips etc
Pa's Fish Cafe
61 Franklin ParadeEat at Whalers
121 Franklin ParadeDining with a great view of Encounter Bay
Island Cafe
Nino's of Victor Harbor
17 Albert PlThe Anchorage Hotel
21 Flinders ParadeHotel Victor
1 Albert PlThe famous Port Elliot Bakery. Best bakery you will ever have. Try the donut of the month
66 locals recommend
Port Elliot Bakery
31 North TerraceThe famous Port Elliot Bakery. Best bakery you will ever have. Try the donut of the month
Hotel Elliot
35 The StrandGreat meals. Our favourite pub
Royal Family Hotel
32 North TerraceNice for a meal - good take away or book for a more civilised dining
47 locals recommend
Flying Fish Restaurant & Cafe
The CuttingNice for a meal - good take away or book for a more civilised dining
Thunderbird
41 The StrandLocal restaurant in Port Elliot
No. 58 Cellar Door & Gallery
58 Waterport RdGreat for a wine and a pizza
Blues Restaurant
If you are looking for something special
Wharf Barrel Shed
7 Laurie LaneThe Steam Exchange Brewery
1 Cutting RdHector's on the Wharf
1 Cutting RdGrosvenor Hotel
40 Ocean StLost Phoenix Farm
Parks & Nature & Beaches
Such a beautiful beach - great fishing, can swim but can be dangerous, often see kangaroos on the beach
14 locals recommend
Waitpinga Beach
Dennis RoadSuch a beautiful beach - great fishing, can swim but can be dangerous, often see kangaroos on the beach
Parsons Beach
Just next to Waitpinga Beach - Beautiful views
Deep Creek Conservation Park
Great nursery in a beautiful setting - Cheap plants and fruit trees etc. Also close to the Deep Creek National Park and stunning views of the sea
Raywood Nursery
Tapanappa RoadGreat nursery in a beautiful setting - Cheap plants and fruit trees etc. Also close to the Deep Creek National Park and stunning views of the sea
Kings Beach
Viewed from the Bluff and Rosetta Head - can be dangerous to swim and surf
6 locals recommend
Petrel Cove Beach
Jagger RoadViewed from the Bluff and Rosetta Head - can be dangerous to swim and surf
Nice to walk up the bluff for beautiful views or you can drive up to the lookouts - close to Maryville
27 locals recommend
The Bluff
Nice to walk up the bluff for beautiful views or you can drive up to the lookouts - close to Maryville
Rosetta Head
The Bluff - Stunning views
Great for squid fishing - Close to Maryville - Easy walk - Just at the bottom of the Bluff - If you walk down the beach you will see it to your right
The Bluff Jetty (Rosetta Head Wharf)
Franklin ParadeGreat for squid fishing - Close to Maryville - Easy walk - Just at the bottom of the Bluff - If you walk down the beach you will see it to your right
Walk over the Causeway or take the Horse Drawn Tram over to Granite Island
74 locals recommend
Granite Island
Walk over the Causeway or take the Horse Drawn Tram over to Granite Island
Our favourite place - great to take the kids - close to port Elliot Bakery - Can eat at Flying Fish Café that looks over the bay
47 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay
Our favourite place - great to take the kids - close to port Elliot Bakery - Can eat at Flying Fish Café that looks over the bay
Crockery Bay
Between Bashams beach and Horseshoe Bay
Basham Beach
Another favourite beach
Middleton Beach
Great for surfing and fishing
The Coorong is big but easily accessed from Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island
37 locals recommend
Coorong National Park
The Coorong is big but easily accessed from Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island
Younghusband Peninsula
4x4 down to the where the Murray Mouth meets the sea.
Get a great view of the Murray Mouth - Australia's largest river meets the sea
12 locals recommend
Murray Mouth Lookout
Get a great view of the Murray Mouth - Australia's largest river meets the sea
Goolwa Barrage
Beacon 19 Boat Ramp RoadAlso a place to launch your boat
Great spot for a picnic and a short walk along the river to the falls and train bridge. Also a small mine that the you can walk in.
Lion's Park
Great spot for a picnic and a short walk along the river to the falls and train bridge. Also a small mine that the you can walk in.
Great for kids - Entry via the Lions Park (see activities) - Beautiful walk to the falls and old mine site
8 locals recommend
Hindmarsh Falls
73 Hindmarsh Falls RdGreat for kids - Entry via the Lions Park (see activities) - Beautiful walk to the falls and old mine site
Nangawooka Flora Reserve
15 Nangawooka TrackView some native flora and fauna