Victor Harbour Things to Do Tips by adelaidean

Whale watching is totally captivating...The Southern Right Whales come so close to the shore...and I have even seen them with their beautiful babies...There are many places around Victor Harbour to see them..The best time of the year is from June to October.At Victor Harbour there is a Whale Centre.Here you can find all the information that you need for a great day spotting whales.

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Phone: 08 85525644
Address: SA Whale Centre
Directions: Main street of Victor Harbour
Website: www.whales.sa.gov.au

Take the tramway over to Granite Island...They have a team of Clydesdales that pull the renovated trams over the railway line to the Island...Its a 40 minute return journey and you can spend time on the island when you get there.
The tram departs every forty minutes.
Return journey is Adults $7.00
Children $5.00
Family $20.00
You can go only one way if you wish and walk the other....It operates daily.
Each tram weighs 4.8 tonnes. The local government now owns and operates the trams and any proceeds are returned to the community facilities...

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Phone: 0885510500
Address: End of the main street

Greenhills is an adventure park for the whole family....
There are water slides,aqua bikes,golf,gokarts, tennis, flying foxes...In fact most activites for a very full fun day....I would suggest going on a warm day so that the kids...and the kids at heart can use the water activities...
There are bbqs, an eatery and a kiosk.
Admission prices are$20.00 each general admission
children under 1.2metres $15.00
children under 4 free
over 55s $10.00
Open every day except Christmas Day 10-6pm

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Phone: 0885525999
Address: Waggon Rd Victor Harbour
Directions: From Victor Harbour your turn at Seaview Rd and follow the signs.
Website: www.greenhills.com.au

Go for a sail aboard "Sanity". This tours from Screwpile Jetty on Granite Island.
It sails the Fleurieu Peninsula waters around Victor Harbour.
The tour is approximately 3 hours long..and you can see seals,dolphins and of course
from June to October our fabulous whales.
Tea and coffee is provided in the price.
Addults $55.00
Children $40.00
Family (2adults and 2 children) $175.00
Maximum of 15 passangers...so a great time is had by all..

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Phone: 08 85524191
Address: Screwpile Jetty
Website: www.australischarters.com.au
Other Contact: mobile 0404454191

Granite Island is a Nature Park...If you are careful and look very well, you may spot a penquin hiding in their little hollows...
If you dont have the patience to do this..guided tours are available.
These begin every night at dusk on the Island. Bookings are required at the Information Centre near the tram track..
Cost is $12.50 per adult
$7.50 per child
$36.00 per family...
I actually found one by myself...and I saw some swimming and diving into the water from the rocks...have patience and you will find one!!!

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Phone: 0885527555 for bookings

As you are walking the 1.2 kilometre walk around Granite Island, the ocean will just force you to stop and watch for ages...You will see the calm bays and the force of the Southern Ocean...Its free to do...and can occupy many hours....

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Address: just do the walk