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City in South Australia
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Victor Harbor is a large coastal town of 15,000 people (2018), 80 km south of Adelaide in South Australia. It is a very popular tourist destination, with the area's population greatly expanded during the summer holidays, usually by Adelaide locals looking to escape the summer heat. It is a popular destination with South Australian high school graduates for their end of year celebrations, known colloquially as "schoolies".
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Housed in a railway goods shed from the late 1800s, the centre has a collection of historic treasures, marine, cultural, and Aboriginal heritage. A 3D "theatrette" is included in the price of entry.
This historical society operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, Strathalbyn and the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. The trains run for up to 140 days a year and are operated by volunteers from the Australian Railway Historical Society, who are also responsible for maintenance of the rail line and the heritage locomotives and carriages. Cockle Train, Bugle Ranger and Strathlink services do not require pre-booking, and tickets can be purchased at the station on the day of travel.
Amazing pies and sweets. Huge number of lunchtime staff serve an 'out the door and down the street queue' of customers.
It does awesome wood-oven pizza and North Indian curries in a great boat shed atmosphere.
Do Yiros Pizza.
Has a cafe serving fresh fish and chips at good prices and a silver service restaurant next door. Unbeatable views from either the cafe or restaurant.
Consistently win international awards for their cheese. Also try their famous milkshakes and take away some cream.
On the edge of the links/lakes McCracken Golf Course designed by Tony Cashmore, it has panoramic views across the Hindmarsh Valley or the beautiful Victor Harbor coast. There is an indoor heated lap pool, sauna, spa bath and massage therapists in the day spa. Health Club, gymnasium, flood-lit tennis courts and personal fitness instructor. Modern Australian cuisine and extensive wine list in Baudins Restaurant. Alternatively the Bistro offers a cosy and relaxed dining experience and licensed bar. Cocktail bar.
21 Flinders Parade
The main drag features a variety of shopping, clothes, newsagents, and food.
Most people get to Victor Harbor by a 90-minute or so drive from Adelaide, but there is a coach service run by LinkSA from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Seaford Railway Station and Goolwa.80.
Read in the guideThe town is small enough to walk around. The main shopping strip, cafes, and pubs are only a short walk to the fair and the causeway to Granite Island.
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