The State That I Am In

Victor Harbour: Population 5,200 | Whale Watching |

Victor Harbour is located on Encounter Bay, on the south-eastern side of the Fleurieu Peninsula, 85 km south of Adelaide and is a popular overnight stop for people exploring the many attractions of the peninsula.
Places Of Interest.
The Bluff.
Also known as Roestta Head, The Bluff is a 100m high outcrop just west of the town and visible from anywhere in Victor Harbour. There are walking trails and splendid views of Encounter Bay and the town.
The Cockle Train.
The 'Cockle Train' operates for 16km between
Goolwa and Victor Harbour, travelling along
the scenic coastline of the Southern Ocean, and
on Australia's oldest public railway, the original track was laid in 1854
Glacier Rock.
West of Victor Harbour is a boulder estimated to be over 500
million years old.
Granite Island.
Granite Island is linked to the mainland by a
causeway along which majestic Cydesdales
pull carriages of visiters to and from the
island.
Fairy Penguins inhabit the island, and raise
their young there.
There are several nature walks
and the island is currently
being rearranged to cater for
the increasing number of visitors each year.
You can walk right around the island..

Whale Watching.
Whale watching is a big drawcard for visitors to Victor Harbour.
Recent years have seen a steady growth in the number of whales
returning to Australian waters to breed and frolic during the
Antartic winter.
Encounter Bay is one of their most poular
breeding grounds, and a Whale-watch Centre
has been established to assist and inform the
public of as to when and where the whales are
at any given time....