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Southern Fleurieu Fish Victor Harbor Southern Fleurieu Fish is a shop for the serious seafood lover. Watch the professionals in the trade processing fish on site through the glass doors. The display is brimming with tantalising choices of local Fleurieu regional produce in season with the ever-popular Coorong Mullet a favourite.

Ex-HMAS Hobart Yankalilla Bay Originally one of Australia's great naval destroyers, the ex-HMAS Hobart is now Australia's most exciting war wreck. A short 10-minute boat ride from Marina St Vincent, the ex-HMAS Hobart enjoys underwater visibility of more than 10 metres most of the year, making it an exciting dive experience on the Fleurieu Peninsula. A...

Leonards Mill Second Valley Leonards Mill is a 150 year old heritage listed building on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The Mill has been restored as a restaurant and the surrounds have been developed to include a range of accommodation units, some in restored stone settlers cottages. Also, displays of art and crafts can be found in the...

Bleasdale Vineyards Langhorne Creek Bleasdale Winery and Vineyards is owned and operated by fifth generation members of the Potts family, with Paul Hotker as the current winemaker.

Willunga Courthouse and Slate Museums Willunga Start your exploration of the Willunga Slate Trail at the Willunga Courthouse and Slate Museum. At the Slate Museum find out how slate was discovered in 1840, quarried and the traditional skills and tools used by the Cornish quarrymen who migrated to this first quarry town “the slate capital of Australia”. Pick...

Kuitpo Forest Kuitpo Kuitpo Forest is situated in the South Mount Lofty Ranges, 45 minutes drive from Adelaide, near the township of Meadows.

Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and The Old Customs and Station Masters House Victor Harbor At the Encounter Coast Discovery Centre, learn about the historic Australian meeting between English and French explorers Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in 1802. Walk through the Discovery Centre to encounter stories of Victor Harbor and the sea.

Prospect Hill Historical Museum Prospect Hill Located in the secluded and picturesque village of Prospect Hill, the Prospect Hill Historical Museum comprises several historic buildings with exhibits depicting the life of the early pioneers.

Reynella Winery Cellar Door Reynella The Reynella Winery is the site of oldest wine business in South Australia, established by John Reynell in 1838.

The Steam Exchange Brewery Goolwa The Steam Exchange Brewery, located in the centre of the historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct, revives the grand tradition of brewing fine ales as part of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s regional cuisine. The Steam Exchange brews a range of distinctive beers, amongst the few to reach the consumer after being sterile filtered, rather...

Almond Carriage Cafe and Wine Bar Mclaren Vale McLaren Vale’s Almond Carriage Cafe and Wine Bar is a cafe, wine bar, old fashioned milk bar and so much more.

Hardys Tintara Cellar Door Mclaren Vale Experience the rare historic beauty of the heritage-listed Hardys Tintara Winery and surround yourself with the beautiful gardens and classic McLaren Vale wines we have to offer. Home to our handcrafted...

Paxton Mclaren Vale Paxton cellar door allows visitors to taste and buy premium Paxton biodynamic wines in the historic setting of the original Landcross Farm. Settled in the 1840s, Paxton's Landcross Farm is a significant historic site in the region.

Paddle Steamer Oscar W Goolwa The Oscar “W” is a steam driven wood fired 102 year old paddle steamer built at Echuca, Victoria which is situated at the wharf at the River Port of Goolwa South Australia.

Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail Port Willunga Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail interprets four shipwrecks located in Gulf St Vincent - the Grecian, Zanoni, Star of Greece and Norma. These wrecks represent a variety of vessels associated with trade and development in South Australia during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and span the period of British shipbuilding from...

Port Elliot Maritime Heritage Trail Port Elliot The Port Elliot Maritime Heritage Trail is a self-guided walk that highlights Port Elliot's role as the first seaport for the River Murray trade. From 1851 to 1866 more than 500 vessels used the areas facilities as a seaport.

Coriole Vineyards Mclaren Vale Coriole Vineyards was established by the Lloyd family in 1967 overlooking the McLaren Vale region and the Gulf of St Vincent. The area is one of Australia's oldest and best known wine regions. The flagship wine is Coriole Shiraz, produced since 1970.

Coast to Vines Rail Trail Willunga The Coast to Vines Trail is a great day or weekend destination on the Fleurieu Peninsula. From the coastal suburb of Marino to the rural beauty of the Willunga Township, the Rail Trail offers a scenic and easy ride along the former rail corridor.

Strathalbyn National Trust Museum Strathalbyn The Strathalbyn National Trust Museum has something for everyone and comprises the Old Court House and Police Station. Features include several rooms set out in the style of the Victorian era, a room reflecting changes in health care over the years, and a courtyard with very high stonewalls.

The Almond Train Mclaren Vale The Almond Train is a 1920's train carriage located near The Shiraz Trail on the old Willunga line in the heart of McLaren Vale. The Almond Train has become an iconic tourist attraction in McLaren Vale delighting young and old for more than twenty five years.

Reynella Horse Changing Station Old Reynella Step back in time to the days of Cobb and Co Coaches with a visit to the Reynella Horse Changing Station.

Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tramway Victor Harbor Take a ride on the only horse-drawn tramway in Australia, and one of the few services to run throughout the year worldwide.

Granite Island Recreation Park Victor Harbor Granite Island is a popular destination for visitors to the seaside town of Victor Harbor. To get to the island, you can either walk across the causeway or catch the famous horse drawn tram.

River Boat Trail Goolwa Installed in February 2009, the River Boat Trail comprises 18 interpretive signs along the South Australian section of the River Murray from Border Cliffs to Goolwa and across Lakes Alexandrina and Albert. It highlights State Heritage Places and shipwrecks along the river and tells the stories of the people, settlements and...