Hahndorf & Victor Harbor Experience

Summary

"The Cockle Train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887 when it was constructed to provide a link between the River Murray and the ocean wharfs at Pt Elliot and later at Victor Harbor."

Itinerary

Join us as we tour via Adelaide's leafy eastern suburbs to the lookout at Mount Lofty Summit from where you can enjoy spectacular views of Adelaide and surrounds. (A great photo opportunity). We then visit Hahndorf where a whole range of surprising experiences await you in this popular historic German township.

Morning Tea at The Hahndorf Inn

Choice of: Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Apple Juice, Orange Juice.
Choice of: Citrus Tart, Carrot Cake, Mud Cake, Apple Strudel, Wild Berry Cheesecake or Pecan Pie.
You have time to visit The Antique Clock Museum, Model Train Village, see Pottery, Jewellery, Leather crafts, Ironwork and many more.

Goolwa

Goolwa, a native word believed to mean 'The Elbow'. In 1853 Goolwa was 'expected to progress as the Cresent City of the Australian Mississippi' and was once a river port. Today Goolwa is a popular tourist destination at the mouth of the River Murray.
 
Here you have the opportunity on Sundays only to board the Cockle Train for a 30 minute journey from Goolwa to Victor Harbor tracking along some of the most picturesque coast on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with nothing separating you from the beach below and a perfect view of the Southern Ocean. You then meet the coach at Victor Harbor at a designated location at the end of your free time spent in Victor Harbor

Victor Harbour Coast

Travel along the coast to Victor Harbor, a former whaling and shipping port. Visit the Whale Centre and Museum (Optional). Here you can visit Granite Island and its Fairy Penguins, ride the famous Horse Drawn Tram (Optional).
Or just enjoy the seaside atmosphere. (Whale sightings May - October). At Victor Harbor, you can purchase lunch at one of the many cafes or hotels or bring your own.

McLaren Vale

On to McLaren Vale one of Australia's finest, oldest and most scenic wine, olive and almond growing regions.
If time is permitting perhaps you can:

• Visit Dridan Fine Art Gallery
• Almond Tasting: At the Almond Train (own expense)
• Medlow's Chocolates

Further Information

Tour Highlights:

Cockle Train, Mount Lofty, Hahndorf, The Antique Clock Museum, Model Train Village, Goolwa, Victor Harbor, Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale, Almond Train, Medlow's Chocolates.