Victor Harbor and Granite Island
Victor Harbor and Granite Island — Victor Harbor](/au/places/sa/victor-harbor) is a historic coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, the site of [South…
Natural Landmark in South Australia
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About Victor Harbor and Granite Island
[Victor Harbor](/au/places/sa/victor-harbor) is a historic coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, the site of [South Australia](/au/places/sa/south-australia)'s whale watching capital. Southern right whales migrate to [Encounter Bay](/au/places/sa/encounter-bay) between June and September to calve and nurse, regularly visible from the shore. Granite Island is connected to the mainland by a 630m causeway and is home to a colony of little (fairy) penguins.
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[Victor Harbor](/au/places/sa/victor-harbor) is a historic coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, the site of [South Australia](/au/places/sa/south-australia)'s whale watching capital. Southern right whales migrate to [Encounter Bay](/au/places/sa/encounter-bay) between June and September to calve and nurse, regularly visible from the shore. Granite Island is connected to the mainland by a 630m causeway and is home to a colony of little (fairy) penguins. The horse-drawn tram across the causeway is an iconic SA heritage experience.
Warnings
Getting There
83km south of Adelaide via the South Road and Victor Harbor Road. Direct bus service from Adelaide on Flinders Coach Lines.
Nearest airport
Visitor Tips
- •Book the guided evening penguin tour with the ranger to maximise sightings. Combine with a day at Deep Creek Conservation Park (40km west). Whale season (June–September) is the best time to visit.
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Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- Regional
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- Half to full day
- Best Time
- June–September for whales; year-round for penguins (evening tours)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours. Horse-drawn tram to Granite Island operates daily.
Location
- Area
- Victor Harbor
- Region
- Kangaroo Island
- State
- South Australia
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Trails(3)
Attractions(2)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
Dump Points(5)
Victor Harbor Public Dump Point
Free · 3.8km
Goolwa Camping Tourist Park Dump Point
$? · 15.4km
Barrage Road 1
Free · 15.6km
Goolwa Dump Point
Free · 15.6km
Yankalilla Dump Point
Free · 26.2km