Granite Island Tours
This small island, just a short walk from Victor Harbor, gets its name from the huge granite boulders that dot its landscape. Its exceptionally strong foundation may be of significance to geologists, but the island is perhaps most important to the indigenous Ramindjeri people, who believe it was formed by spears thrown into the water.
Today, visitors come to Granite Island to ride the horse-drawn tram and wander the hills in search of the tiny penguins that call this place home. An informative Penguin Center is open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with twice-daily public feedings. The well-marked Kaiki Walk lets visitors loop around the island’s edge in an easy 40 minutes, and a handful of ocean lookouts prove also ideal for whale watching.
Practical Info:
Although visitors can wander the island on their own during daylight, anyone looking to check out the penguins after dark is required to join a guided tour.
Address: Granite Island, Adelaide, Australia
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Victor Harbor with McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
- On this day trip from Adelaide, visit Victor Harbor and the McLaren Vale wine region, two of South Australia’s top attractions. Swap the city for picturesque seaside villages and charming towns like Strathalbyn during a comfortable drive by coach through the Mt Lofty Ranges. You'll have two hours of free time to spend in Victor Harbor and the opportunity to go wine tasting in McLaren Vale as you learn about the area and its history from a knowledgeable guide.While in Victor Harbor you have the option to include a wildlife cruise, During the cruise be on the lookout for seals, sea lions, cormorants and petrels,
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Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale Day Trip from Adelaide Including Lunch
- Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia on a full-day tour from Adelaide. Pass through the Adelaide Hills and the towns of Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Port Elliot, and have a 3-course lunch in Victor Harbor. See Granite Island before exploring the McLaren Vale wine region on your way back to Adelaide. Includes lunch, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.Please note: Effective from May 3, 2018, due to roadworks on Frome Street, the temporary pick-up location for guests staying at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel and Mantra on Frome will be 16, Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.
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