Goolwa Local Knowledge
- Must do/see (1)
- Eating out (3)
- Entertainment (3)
- What to do (3)
- Local history (1)
- Children's activities (2)
Must do/see
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Spirit of the Coorong Eco-CruisingEco-cruising into the Coorong National Park from the historic River Port of Goolwa. Range of tours available. |
8555 2203 |
Eating out
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Cafe LimeCafe Lime - Gourmet Cafe & local produce foodstore. Open 7 days 9am-5pm. The best salt & pepper squid in town. Breakfast & lunches daily. |
08/85555522 |
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Corio HotelHistoric Hotel Family Dining. Recommend booking for Saturday dinner. End of Cadell Street. |
8555 2011 |
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Rankines's LandingRankine’s Landing at the Marina, dine overlooking the water and sail boats - children welcome – Schnitzel night on Thursday Burger & Boags deal $9.90 available until further notice |
8555 1122 |
Entertainment
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Bocca Bella's CafeSee the Old School House and enjoy a meal or snack. Farm Produce and Cellar Door. Music on holiday weekends. 5kms along Randell Road Hindmarsh Island at the Murray Mouth turnoff |
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Dollies LolliesDoll Museum and Lolly Shop main street of Goolwa opposite Caltex |
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WineriesLanghorne Creek, Currency Creek and McLaren Vale are all within an hours drive from Goolwa. |
What to do
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Deep Creek WinesDeep Creek Wines is a boutique vineyard and cellar door outlet offering wine tastings and sales. Sample fresh locally baked bread which can be dipped into award winning garlic, lemon, lime and chilli infused extra virgin olive oils then cover in dukkah or spicy zatar. All olive oils are available for sale. In Winter time sit by our cosy log fire whilst sampling our wine or enjoy a freshly brewed cuppa in pleasant surrounds and a true country atmosphere. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soft drinks for sale – free to designated driver. Visitors can say hello to the friendly alpacas or pat Harry Hoggett (previously known as Larry the Lamb). Locally produced breadboards, tea pot stands and other timber products on show and available for sale. Picnic and barbecue facilities available. Open Times: Wednesday - Sunday, Public Holidays: 10.30am to 5.00pm Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Good Friday. Lot 5 Deep Creek Road, Currency Creek - just off the Mt Compass - Goolwa Road. |
8555 4241 |
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Golf Course at South LakesThe South Lakes Course is a Links style set-up which provides a stern test for the experienced golfer while enabling a beginner to have emjoy as good day's golf. Facilities for visitors are excellent - and while it is a private course, public entry is allowed. The course and rooms have been recently refurbished. Houses for rental are close by at Goolwa South Lakes, and you can actually wheel your buggy through the local house backyards! 'Open House' Goolwa is a golfing favourite. Many South Lakes Goolwa homes feature open lawn, no fence formats. Mid week golf especially is excellent and unhurried. South Lakes Golf Club, situated at Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula is only 80km from Adelaide by road. A seaside resort where the River Murray meets the Southern Ocean. Play golf on this 18 hole course with lush fairways and excellent greens, set against a backdrop of sand dunes. Flat terrain and easy to walk. Great club facilities with all you could want. |
(08) 8555 2299 |
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Goolwa Lakes boatingThe wide lake surface in this final part of the River Murray before it goes through the historic Barrage to the sea, is a magic boating and sailing paradise. The protected waters and great facilities make this combination of lake and river frontage a good place to learn to sail or water ski in real safety. The gently sloping sand means you have no sudden surprises! With nearby holiday houses available in Goolwa South Lakes, you can have the best of both worlds. For sailors, the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club also has guest options for visiting sailors to rent a berth and to enjoy the great facilities of the clubroom. Contact the club manager first on 08 8555 2617. |
08 8555 2617 |
Local history
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Signal Point Visitor CentreTourist Info and Interactive Display |
8555 3488 |
Children's activities
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Cockle TrainThe famous SteamRanger 'Cockle Train' runs along the south coast beaches directly through the sandhills between Victor Harbor and Goolwa, about an hour's drive south of Adelaide. The train makes the round trip of 40 km being hauled by vintage steam locomotives. One of the highlights along the route is the stretch of track that follows the beach and offers views over the Southern Ocean. The South Australian Division of the Australian Railway Historical Society is a non-profit organization which runs the Cockle Train, so all the maintenance and operating staff are train loving volunteers. The Society is dedicated to the preservation of South Australia's Railway heritage. The Cockle Train runs on weekends and most school holidays. Return tickets cost $14 per adult and $7 per child. For information: To confirm train running times on the day call either Victor Harbor Station on 08 8552 2782 or Goolwa Station on 08 8555 2691. At other times call 1300 655 991 or South Australia Travel Centre 1 800 805 153 |
1300 655 991 |
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Narnu FarmHorse riding and childrens' activities Sidney Pde Hindmarsh Island |
8555 2002 |