Things to do on the Fleurieu Peninsula

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Natural Attractions

Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot

Port Elliot

Horseshoe Bay is one of the sweetest beach settings in South Australia. Spend your summer days body boarding, swimming and building sand castles. Walk the trails along a dramatic coastline for stunning views and sunsets from the cliff top and wander through the charming streets of Port Elliot admiring the town’s historical facades. Southern Right Whale sightings are a regular attraction in winter.

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Parks and Gardens

Bungala Park

Normanville

Bungala Park offers a picnic area, toilets and undercover free electric barbecue facilities. The park is also home to the Historic Bungala Cottage. Bungala Park is also the location of some of the local art poles. The Fleurieu West Pole Trail was organised by the Fleurieu West Business Association and displays work by local artists since early 2012. Spend some time out with family and friends at Bungala Park..

Galleries, Museums and Collections

South Australian Whale Centre

Victor Harbor

Located within the Historic Railway Goods in the heart of Victor Harbor, the South Australian Whale Centre is situated in the basement of the newly opened Victor Harbor Visitor Centre. Originally opened in 1994, the South Australian Whale Centre has since evolved and in 2021, it merged with the Visitor Centre. Now a museum, visitors can learn, experience and play in Victor Harbor's marine hub. Visitors can experience the natural wonders of the deep, explore the world heritage listed railway building, and gain further knowledge about Victor Harbor's marine treasures. Offering displays and interactive exhibits, as well as education programs, the museum is a must on your next visit to the Fleurieu Peninsula. School, coach and tour groups are welcome. For whale sighting information between May and October follow South Australian Whale Centre on socials or visit the website for details.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Victor Harbor Whale Art Trail

Victor Harbor

Eight whale-themed artworks. One coastal town. No rush. The Whale Art Trail is a free, self-guided tour through Victor Harbor; a chance to slow down, wander and discover eight stunning whale-inspired works tucked into the streets and spaces of the charming coastal town. Download the map and go at your own pace; on foot, with kids, with coffee in hand, or simply wherever curiosity takes you. The perfect way to see a familiar town through new eyes, or explore it for the very first time.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Victor Harbor National Trust Museum

Victor Harbor

Victor Harbor Museum and Gift Shop a little gem located close to all the popular attractions on Flinders Parade. Feel the past calling as the museum transports you back in time to when the town was a thriving pioneer port and then a popular seaside resort. Echoes of the encounter of Flinders and Baudin. Find out why the whales were hunted and discover the true story of the first shipwreck in South Australia, rediscovered in Encounter Bay and now a part of an interactive exhibit. View the artifacts brought back from the depths, watch as archeologists dived to discover its secrets. Take a stroll through the gardens and the C1866 Heritage House depicting life in the early 1900s. Interactive displays, touchscreens, audio and activities for all ages. School and Tour groups are always welcome. A registered destination for the Children's University and Australian Adventure Passport. Holiday specials for children, annual events always something to look forward to. In December the museum is alight with Christmas lights, and participates in the local pageant and the Heritage Steam Ranger's Southern Lights Special, these plus other events not to be missed. The premises are wheelchair friendly, bus parking and free carparking adjacent. The Museum is conveniently located next to picnic areas, the start of the famous causeway and horse drawn tram and close to the railway station.