Sparking curiosity of the maritime world through exciting and engaging educational programs
Fleurieu Marine Education provides programs that aim to create stewards of the ocean in each young heart.
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Explore one of South Australia's most stunning multi-day hikes.
The Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail (WSCW) is a fully customisable, multi-day walking experience between Cape Jervis and Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.
Walk the Wild South Coast Way your own way – any day, any direction, any section. From day visits with short loop walks to the full five-day four-night experience and everything in between, the WSCW allows walkers to choose their own adventure.
The walking experience offers some of the state’s most spectacular and awe inspiring coastal walking imaginable. The WSCW provides visitors a genuine sense of wilderness, featuring remote beaches, native bushland, rugged cliffs, First Nations’ history, breathtaking vistas, deep gullies and a rich diversity of native birds, bush and wildlife, in fact more species than anywhere else on the coast.
Each day of the walk delivers a new experience and challenge, starting with views across to Kangaroo Island before the full nature experience begins, encouraging the walker to ‘tune in’ to nature and ‘tune out’ of stress.
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Inman River Trail
The Inman River Trail takes you on a journey from the sea, inland along the river, through woodlands and past the grazing paddocks of Victor Harbor’s infamous Clydesdale Horses.
Starting at Muwerang (Kent Reserve), the last documented campground of the local Ramindjeri people, this self-guided trail is an easy stroll following the banks of the Inman River, known to the Narringdjeri people as ‘Moo-oola’ and ‘Moogoora’.
| Length: | 8km return |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Terrain: | Flat |
| Start: | Kent Reserve – Muwerang |
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Hindmarsh River Trail
The Hindmarsh River Trail is an easy stroll encompassing a variety of significant ecological aspects including flood plains, paperbark woodlands, sand dunes, a lagoon and estuary.
Stand and listen a while to watch the bird life and frogs croaking in the background.
On the north east side of the river take the board walk around the lagoon, filled with a mixture of salty seawater and fresh river water.
Please follow the boardwalk and trail markers on small trails that have been put in to help protect the environment.
| Length: | 8km loop |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Terrain: | Flat |
| Start: | Bridge Terrace or McCracken Picnic Area |
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Hindmarsh Falls - Hidden Treasure amongst the rolling hills
Enjoy a short walk to the lookout to see the Hindmarsh Falls, as water cascades over numerous pools.
The upper carpark is small. The lower car park is adjacent to a picnic area.
The Falls can be accessed at the end of Waterfall Road, Hindmarsh Valley (off of Hindmarsh Tiers Road).
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Heritage Trail, Heysen Spur Trail
A dog and child friendly walk, the Heritage Trail encompasses Victor Harbor’s spectacular coastline from Kent Reserve to Kings Beach Road, where it joins up with the Heysen Trail.
Also known as Kings Head Hike, the trail highlights cultural, environmental and historical points of interest. Explore the beaches and headlands between Petrel Cove and Kings Beach. Watch out for dolphins and whales off shore. Understand the landscape, geology and European and Aboriginal history through the interpretive signage along the trail. Explore the Bluff by walking the 800m Rosetta Trail to the top of the Bluff.
| Length: | 5.8km linear |
| Difficulty: | Easy to moderate walk |
| Terrain: | Undulating |
| Start/Finish: | The Bluff (Rosetta Head) Victor Harbor |
| Finish/Finish: | Kings Beach |
Extend this walk by starting in central Victor Harbor, or Kent Reserve near central Victor Harbor, or walk further along the Heysen Trail to Waitpinga Cliffs. The trail sections between Waitpinga and Victor Harbor are especially scenic, much loved by walkers and photographers, with terrain varying from steep rugged cliff faces to sandy surf beaches. From Kings Beach Road, walkers can take the Heysen Trail south west to Cape Jervis (67km – 3-5 days), or head north along the Trail to the Flinders Ranges (1200km, 50-60 days). Medium fitness is required and you need to take adequate supplies of water and wear appropriate clothing.
View the trail map below, download the Heritage Trail map , or visit the Victor Harbor Information Centre or Council office to collect a map. For more detailed information please refer to the Heysen Trail booklet which is available for purchase from the Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre or visit the Heysen trial website:
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South Australian Whale Centre - Victor Harbor
The SA Whale Centre’s prominent location in Victor Harbor owes much to the former use of its 150 year old heritage listed building. The building was first used as a railway goods shed in the late 1800s, which explains a few of the mysterious features of the Centre.
The black markings on the interior walls are soot, the hallmark of the steam engines that used to pull into the building to unload their freight. If you look outside at the ends of the Centre, you can see the railway tracks that still run underneath the east end of the building. Inside the Centre, a huge brown crane marks the spot where it would swing freight from the trains on to platforms in the goods shed.
At one stage in its history, the building was also used to house the famous horse trams that run along the causeway to Granite Island. The trams now have a new glassed Tram Barn of their own located near Warland Reserve.
The SA Whale Centre gave the historical old railway goods shed a new and exciting purpose in 1994. During the initail renovations the building was given a new roof, floor and the cellar was cleaned out to create the space that is still used today. Some of the original exhibits still enthrall visitors today including the 3D mural and Sperm Whale vertebrae.
The Centre has undergone a number of redevelopments over its lifetime, the most recent of which took place in 2008, helping to bring the Centre and its exhibits into the new millennium.
Big Duck Boat Tours offer daily tours departing from the Causeway, where can spot dolphins, seals and whales (during whale season).
Guided Tours of the Whale Centre are available through Fleurieu Marine Education – bookings essential.
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Pirate's Sea Charters
Offering personalised charters for a maximum of 4 passengers in a spacious 7.5 m Sailfish catamaran
Take a half day or full day fishing charter in the beautiful coastal waters of the Fleurieu and Coorong with an experienced operator. Fishing gear and bait supplied. We can also fillet your catch.
See seals and dolphins in our sightseeing tours covering West Island, Seal Island and Waitpinga cliffs.
Full day charters (7.5-8 hours)
$250 per person
Half day charters (4 hours)
$150 per person
Site seeing tours (2 hours)
$50 per person
Special rates for kids under 14
All charters depart from the Bluff boat ramp (Franklin Parade)
Gift vouchers available
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Off the Bluff Abseiling experience
Off the Bluff! The newest adventure to hit Victor Harbor.
Surf & Sun have proudly launched the abseiling adventure at Rosetta Head (otherwise known as the Bluff) and it is available daily.
The Bluff is 97 metres above sea level and once you have suited up in a harness and helmet, you will be provided with instruction and head over the edge of a magnificent boulder down toward the ocean below.
Off the Bluff is a safe, exciting experience that will get the adrenalin flowing. The views are spectacular and it is suitable for 7 year olds and above.
Minimum 3 people to run. If there is only 2 people a higher price person may apply to operate.
Off the Bluff is adrenalin packed, fun and very safe. Conquer your fears!
Also available as a package deal with surf lessons too!
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Duration: 2 hours
Style: Adventure | Abseiling
No. of participants: 1 instructor to 6 participants (minimum of 3 people required)
Location: Victor Harbor – Bluff
When: Daily on demand
Time: Morning or Afternoon
Inclusions: All equipment, helmets, harness, ropes etc and instructor
Price: From $99
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Nangawooka Flora Reserve - HIndmarsh Valley
Nangawooka is open to the public and is an ideal venue for small outdoor weddings or functions.
We hope you can visit Nangawooka soon.
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Acknowledgment Of Country
Visit Victor Harbor acknowledge that the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people are the Traditional Owners of our beautiful lands and surrounding waters. We recognise and respect the cultural connections the past, present and future Traditional Custodians have. We are committed to working with the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people, supporting their role as custodians of their lands and helping ensure the future prosperity and cultural enrichment of the community.
This website was produced and managed by the City of Victor Harbor.
