Ride the historic Horse Drawn Tram across The Causeway to Granite Island. The Tramway commenced operation in 1894 and is one of two remaining in the world that operate a daily service.
Meet our beautiful Clydesdales at their day yard and at the station for a great photo opportunity. Each of our six working horses share working shifts of four or five return trips each or approximately two and a half to three hours after which they are given a feed of chaff and grain then spend the time dozing under the pines or being petted by admirers.
You can learn some of the history of the Tramway, The Causeway and the region from the photo displays inside the trams. The replica trams were built in 1986, based on the original design, but extended by two windows and given extra headroom. They weigh 4.8 tonnes each and use roller bearings to minimise rolling effort. A single tram driver can roll one out of the barn on their own! A working Clydesdale weighs between 800 to 1000kg, but only needs to use 80kg of weight to start the tram rolling.
You may purchase a return ticket (return on any tram throughout the day) or ride oneway and make a leisurely stroll the other.
Climb the boardwalk stairs to the highest point on the island for spectacular views of Victor Harbor and Encounter Bay. Explore the scenery and many other vantage points on the walking trail around the island.
The Tramway operates every day, except for Christmas Day (weather permitting). Visit www.horsedrawntram.com.au for information about fares and running times.
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Softfoot alpaca farm in the beautiful Hindmarsh Valley, near Victor Harbor
Softfoot Wildlife Park
Softfoot Wildlife Park is a family-owned and a must-visit destination for nature and wildlife lovers, young and old.
- See wild animals in their native habitats.
- Hand-feed free-roaming Kangaroos and Pademelons.
- Chat to ‘Chappy’ the cockatoo.
- Get the chance to see a Freshwater Crocodile, Carpet Python, Kookaburra, Emus, Koalas, Tawny Frogmouth Owls and plenty of wild birds.
- Enjoy a light lunch in the fully licensed restaurant, overlooking the rolling hills and billabong.
Bags of animal food are available for purchase on entry.
Fees
- Free entry free for children, adults $10 per person
- Complementary entry for restaurant and retreat guests
- Complementary entry with any main meal purchase for restaurant guests.
Private Alpaca & Wildlife Tour
Experience the Aussie countryside with a private tour of Softfoot Wildlife Park
Explore our stunning 600-acre property nestled in picturesque Hindmarsh Valley and enjoy the opportunity to get up close and personal with our herd of world class alpacas. Learn about these beautiful creatures, hand feed them some delicious treats, and enjoy getting close to nature. Keep your eyes peeled for resident wild kangaroos and other wonderful wildlife as your driver shows you all Softfoot has to offer in one of our ATV buggies.
Throughout the tour you will learn about Softfoot’s on- and off-site native wildlife conservation projects and see sustainable farming in action. A stop-off at Softfoot Hall offers insight into alpaca showing and, at the conclusion of the tour, you will have the chance to peruse our Australiana Gift Shop and Pottery Museum.
During the Summer months, tours operate every day except December 24-26.
During the winter months, Alpaca Tours operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays may be booked by negotiation depending on guide availability by contacting us on 0499 631 654.
Tours operate every day except Public Holidays – Bookings are essential.
Duration: Approx 90 mins
Cost: $75 per adults and $45 per child
Departing 12pm and 2pm daily
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Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor
The Coral Street Art Space encourages the development of a creative cultural industry in Victor Harbor by providing a venue for local artists, community members and groups to meet, work, exhibit, share, collaborate and learn.
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Escape It @ Chop It Axe Throwing Victor Harbor
Get ready for the ultimate adventure! Introducing our newest attraction: Escape It, our escape room experience at Chop It.
Prepare for an hour of brain-teasing puzzles, thrilling challenges, and heart-pounding excitement, as you step into a world of mystery and intrigue.
Work together to decipher clues, unlock secrets, and race against the clock to escape.
Book your Escape It experience now and test your wits in this immersive escape room adventure.
What you get:
Escape room adventure | 60 minute sessions
No experience necessary | Safety briefing provided
Available for small groups | Minimum 2 – maximum 8 people
Bring your wits and solve the clues
Food and drinks available from the bar
Duration
$40 per person | 60 minutes to unlock the clues and escape it!
Requirements
Minimum escape room age is 7+ years
All minors (18 years or younger) must be accompanied by a person in the group aged 18+
Signed waiver completed at time of booking and prior to throwing
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Urimbirra Wildlife Park Victor Harbor
One of South Australia’s most exciting tourist attractions. Urimbirra Wildlife Park is located in Hindmarsh Valley just 5 minutes from Victor Harbor, a favoured holiday destination. We have a range of Australian animals and a wonderful park for you to explore every day (including Public Holidays). Pet a kangaroo, pat a koala, feed an emu and watch a professional snake handler! Our exciting list of activities will ensure you have a fantastic day in Victor Harbor, South Australia.
Situated five kilometres north of popular Victor Harbor, the Urimbirra Wildlife Park is a 40-acre open-range wildlife park which includes 16 acres of wetland bird sanctuary.
- Open Every Day of the year from 10am
- All weather exhibits and pathways
- Children’s Farmyard
- Picnic, Rest & BBQ Areas
- Easy parking for cars & coaches
Urimbirra is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘to preserve’ or ‘to take care of’. The site has evidence of canoe and shield trees of Aboriginal tribal activity many hundreds of years ago. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Urimbirra Wildlife Park stands and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Urimbirra gives you the chance to see more than 70 species of Australian fauna in their natural surroundings. Amidst giant old gum trees, native animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, dingoes and wombats may be viewed. Whilst on the lake, pelicans, spoonbills, black swans, egrets and Cape Barren geese may be readily seen. The paths through the park allow you to see the animals at close range, and a leisurely walk through the 16-hectare site is a photographer’s delight.
Visitors have the unique opportunity to feed the kangaroos, allowing for an interactive and memorable experience with these iconic Australian marsupials.
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Chop It Axe Throwing Victor Harbor
Challenge yourself, have fun and learn something new – we cannot wait to welcome you!
Located in Victor Harbor, Chop It is a fun, exciting and unforgettable experience for all ages.
Offering single and double lanes suitable for small and large groups, there is no experience necessary with all equipment provided and safety and training briefings before your session.
Our family friendly space also offers games and rubber axe throwing for kids and adults alike.
We also offer venue hire for 15 – 150 people, mobile axe throwing facilities and hold special events throughout the year.
Combining the past with the present, axe throwing is about Scottish heritage and community.
There are three different styles of alleys, all with wooden targets.
We host special events like birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties and team building.
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Steam Ranger Heritage Railway - Cockle Train
The SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist resort town of Victor Harbor.
Trains operate on up to 140 days a year and are manned by volunteers from the Australian Railways Historical Society, who are also responsible for maintenance of the rail line and the heritage locomotives and carriages.
We will guarantee a great day out for you, your family or your colleagues. Our philosophy is that when you buy a ticket you are not just buying a train ride but a whole new experience!
The Cockle Train
The Cockle Train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia. The 30 minute journey joins Goolwa near the mouth of the mighty River Murray to the bustling tourist centre of Victor Harbor
Between Victor Harbor and Port Elliot you will travel along some of the most picturesque coastal scenery on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with nothing separating you from the beach below and a perfect view of the Southern Ocean – in winter the home of Southern Right Whale
Why is this icon journey called the “Cockle Train”? In early days of settlement the local residents would take a horse drawn train to Goolwa to collect Cockles from the sandy beaches near the Murray mouth. It was a great day’s outing and thus gained its name.
Services operate Easter, most S.A. School holidays and every Sunday and Wednesday.
Steam locos, heritage railcars and vintage diesel locos are scheduled on dates shown in our timetables.
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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.
