retrieving your results...
Search Result
retrieving your results...
Fleurieu Peninsula Attractions
Fleurieu Peninsula Natural Attractions by City
Fleurieu Peninsula Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
Adelaide`s Underwater Heritage Trail
Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail explores four shipwrecks located in Gulf St Vincent - the Grecian, Zanoni, Star of Greece and Norma. These wrecks represent a variety of vessels associated with trade and development in South Australia during the nineteenth and early twentieth century's and spans the period of British shipbuilding from 1841 to 1893. The remains demonstrate the four major types of materials used in sailing vessel construction during that era - wood, composite (wood and iron...Adelaide`s Underwater Heritage Trail
Port Willunga
Coast to Vines Rail Trail
The Coast to Vines Trail is a great day or weekend destination on the Fleurieu Peninsula. From the coastal suburb of Marino to the rural beauty of the Willunga Township, the Rail Trail offers a scenic and easy ride along the former rail corridor. Take in spectacular vineyard vistas and changing landscapes as you make your way through the renowned McLaren Vale wine district. With historic towns such as Old Reynella and Willunga, there are plenty of good places to stay and eat. The trail is fully...Coast to Vines Rail Trail
Willunga
Deep Creek Conservation Park
The Deep Creek conservation Park offers a variety of experiences. Camp in spectacular bushland with kangaroos and other native wildlife or hike one of numerous trails that take in stunning coastal views of Kangaroo Island - all just a 90 minute-drive from Adelaide. Steep cliffs, secluded beaches, dense heaths and forests and one of the largest remaining areas of remnant vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula make Deep Creek Conservation Park a nature-lovers’ paradise. For the intrepid, the park ...Deep Creek Conservation Park
Delamere
Granite Island Nature Park - Guided Penguin Tours
The ever-popular guided penguin walks are a favourite to visitors to this area. The tours commence at dusk every night. Participants are part of a small group and accompany a professionally trained guide to view the penguins as they come ashore after a days fishing. The penguins make their way to their burrows where they can be seen displaying various behaviours, depending on the season. A professionally trained guide will take visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and interpre...Granite Island Nature Park - Guided Penguin Tours
Victor Harbor
Granite Island Recreation Park
Granite Island is a popular destination for visitors to the seaside town of Victor Harbor. To get to the island, you can either walk across the causeway or catch the famous horse drawn tram. Once you are there, the beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens make a great spot for a picnic, just sit back and relax under the shade of the enormous Norfolk Pines. You can also walk around the island on the boardwalk, a three kilometre trip which, on average, takes around 40 minutes to complete. The Sc...Granite Island Recreation Park
Victor Harbor
Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Hallett Cove is one of Australia's most outstanding geological and archaeological sites, recording evidence of an Australian ice age some 280 million years ago and providing a treasure chest of more than 1,700 Aboriginal artefacts. Magnificently developed glacial pavements along the northern cliff tops are recognised as the best record of Permian glaciation in Australia and have international significance. The park also conserves native flora and fauna and has access to a beach for swimming and ...Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Hallett Cove
Heysen Trail
Experience the Heysen Trail; one of the world's great walking trails and the longest in Australia. The 1,200 kilometre Heysen Trail extends from Cape Jervis on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. Named after the famous landscape artist Sir Hans Heysen, the trail boasts some of the state's most spectacular landscapes; passing through national parks, state forests, vineyards, orchards, acclaimed tourist destinations and historic towns that offer a...Heysen Trail
Cape Jervis
Newland Head Conservation Park
Newland Head Conservation Park is located seven kilometres from the seaside town of Victor Harbor. It takes its name from the rugged headlands that shelter its two long sandy beaches. Waitpinga and Parsons Beach, known for their hard-breaking waves are favourites with local surfers. Beach fishing is also popular here, with salmon, salmon trout and mullet often caught within casting distance from shore. The Heysen Trail, which extends for 1200 kilometres passes through the park. Look for the tr...Newland Head Conservation Park
Waitpinga
Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
If you are interested in fishing, canoeing or photography the spectacular Onkaparinga River Recreation Park is a must. South Australia’s second largest river, the Onkaparinga, meanders through gorges before transforming into an entirely different estuary environment of wetland ponds and flood plains. Explore the gentle estuary channels by kayak or canoe. Try your luck fishing. Ride along the cycle trails and see a variety of bird life on the river and in the ponds along the trail. To exp...Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
Noarlunga Downs
Port Noarlunga Beach and Jetty
Port Noarlunga is located approximately 30 kilometres south of Adelaide and was originally created as a sea port. The picturesque steep red sandstone cliffs of Port Noarlunga and long jetty provide visitors with scenic walks and a place to fish. The Port Noarlunga reef and aquatic reserve are recognised as a popular diving location; they also shelter the beach from large waves.Port Noarlunga Beach and Jetty
Port Noarlunga