Enjoy the splendor of the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula:
watch
whales in season or visit the
South
Australian Whale Centre
glimpse
dolphins and seals in Encounter Bay
see the
fairy penguins on
Granite
Island and travel to the island on a
horse drawn tramway
throw a line in the waters of Encounter Bay
and catch a fish or two
catch and sample trout at
Tooperang Rainbow Trout Farm
travel on the Cockle Train to Goolwa and
back
enjoy the action at
Greenhills
Adventure Park
get close to the fauna at
Urimbirra Wildlife Park
go
bird watching at several sites
experience the waves at the local surfing
beaches
stroll through the nearby Wild Rose Garden &
Miniature Village
dine out at one of the local first class
restaurants or cafes
partake in some of the local produce
indulge in some local wines or
beer at a boutique brewery
sample some of the locally produced
cheeses
visit the local towns and learn about the
various aspects of local history
learn about some of the past at
Port Elliot Maritime Heritage Trail
hit a golf ball on one of several local
courses
walk along any of the nearby beaches or the
Heysen Trail
bike along the Encounter bike trail
visit the world famous Glacier Rock in
nearby Inman Valley
take in some nature with a visit to
Deep Creek Conservation Park
spend some time (and money) at one of the
local weekend markets
use Frangipani Cottage as a base from which
to explore and visit local attractions
simply relax with 3 acres all to yourself
Barmera, with its ideal location on the shores of Lake
Bonney, is one of South Australia's most popular aquatic playgrounds
where you can enjoy:
engaging in water sports on the lake
having a hit of golf at any of the 5 nearby
golf courses
participating in tennis, bowls or any of the
sports played locally
sampling some of the local produce from the
fruit bowl of South Australia
visiting one of the local wineries and
partake in some of their product
purchasing some fresh produce at the
Saturday morning farmers' market
listening to ten days of music at the annual
Country Music Festival
visiting Rocky's Country Music Hall of Fame
going to one of the many nearby attractions
observing some snakes (from a distance!) at
Bredl's Wonder World of Wildlife
dropping a fishing line in the River Murray
taking in some nature at
Loch Luna Game Reserve
walking along the lakefront
biking around Lake Bonney
relaxing whilst the kids have fun at the
Monash Adventure Park
viewing a movie at one of Australia's few
remaining
drive-in theatres
spending an afternoon at
the Banrock Station Visitors Centre