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Granite Island - Victor Harbour

Victor Harbor, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211, Australia
08 8552 7555
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Canberra, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

An interesting and quite stunning circuit of the island, with some nice historical notes along the way. Dramatic southern coastal scenery of rounded granite boulders and open seas. All views from safe above the waves. More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Despite the construction and super windy weather, we enjoyed the walk around the island. It's much bigger than we originally expected. Certainly you could spend couple of hours wondering around the island and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding environment. More

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Sydney, Australia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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The walk over to and around Granite Island is really worthwhile. The scenery is stunning especially the rock formations on the far side. It's quite an easy pleasant walk. More

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Victoria
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Unfortunately the horse drawn tram wasn't operational. Out of commission until July 2012 due to track maintenance on the walkway. More

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Possum Brush
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Scenic walk on well-marked tracks, as well as spotting a few seals, made this a memorable place. More

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Denver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Whilst in South Australia, it's worth it to go to Victor Harbor and walk out to Granite Island. There you will find a rescue center, or centre, devoted to fairy penguins. The little museum is informative, but best of all is to be there for feeding times as the caretakers do a great job of describing the penguins, their biology,... More

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New South Wales, Australia
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Well, the kids are finally old enough to stay up for the tour, and after researching it on the internet, I'd talked it up to them and everyone else who knew we were going to SA... Unfortunately, the staffer who took my call (bookings for the evening tours are essential) didn't mention that penguin sightings are currently very low or... More

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Renmark, Australia
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Lovely views, tram not running. Didn't see the Penguins as not booked on a tour or in the restaurant. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Granite Island was great and we had lovelly lunch at the cafe on Granite island , we also had a wonderful walk around the Island but make sure you where comfortable walking shoes. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Victor Harbor is approx 80 kms or 75 minutes drive south of the city of Adelaide on the way traveling through the Mc Laren Vale Wine area. A beautiful coastal town with a causeway linking the town to Granite island which can be walked to in approx 15 mins or go by the horse drawn tram which can take slightly... More

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