Fleurieu Peninsula is a picturesque location in the south of Adelaide which was named in honor of French explorer and hydrographer, Pierre Claret De Fleurieu.
4. Fleurieu Peninsula is a picturesque
location in the south of Adelaide
which was named in honor of French
explorer and hydrographer, Pierre
Claret De Fleurieu.
5. As one of the most famous holiday
spot in South Australia, the Fleurieu
peninsula is packed with different
attractions and activities that
everyone must try.
6. Just an hour away from the city and
you’ll be welcomed by this trip
destination with various attractions.
So what are the must try events
here? Check out our list of things to
do in Fleurieu Peninsula below:
7. Take in the great Fleurieu
scenery. Upon your arrival you’ll
surely notice the great view of the
coast and surfing beaches that
surrounds the area. There are also a
lot of family swimming spots. You’ll
never run out of picture-perfect
angles when you bring along your
camera with you.
8. Indulge in the fresh Fleurieu
food. I daresay the most fantastic
food in the region will be the fish n
chips by the beach! You can also find
great fine dining restaurants, lazy
pubs and great café’s in the Fleurieu.
Wandering for fresh produce in the
Farmers Market is also a great
option here.
9. Visit a cellar door of great
wines. You’ll find plenty of cellars to
visit in the region. The great climate
in the region is the main reason why
the wines produced here are
internationally known.
10. Asking the locals or dropping by the
McLaren Vale visitor centre will
surely help you in finding the right
wine cellar to visit.
11. Experience the wildlife
attractions in Granite
Island. Visit the Penguin Centre
and discover a lot of things about
this species of flightless birds. Don’t
miss the ride on the horse drawn
tram across the causeway when
dropping by Granite Island.
12. Take surf lessons. The beaches in
the region are yours for the taking!
Enjoy the waters and learn to surf in
the magnificent waves. Surf and Sun
offers surf lessons in this region as
well.
13. Be the art savvy. Fleurieu Peninsula
also has art centers and galleries
that feature local crafts and
artworks. If you’re a lover of
antiques, the Strathalbyn will be the
perfect place for you to visit. You can
also drop by the banks of Angas
River to check out collector shops
that sells various works.
14. Explore the Deep Creek
Conservation Park. On top of the
wildlife experience that the park has
to offer, there are also numerous
scenic sections in the park that you
can boast about. Take a lot of
pictures and fill your photo gallery
with nature sceneries.
15. Discover Coorong National
Park. Aside from the coastal dunes,
lagoons and wetlands that you can
explore in Coorong, the national
park is also a haven to numerous
migratory birds. Along with
discovering the various birdlife in
the park you can also view deep
limestone deposits from different
corals.
16. Hire a yacht, canoe or go for an
eco-cruise in the waters. Explore
the delights of sailing or canoeing.
There are a lot of ways to find
enjoyable activities in the Murray
River, the Coorong and even the
waterways near Goolwa. Try the
different water activities.
17. Ride the Cockle Train. This is one
of the most enjoyable things to do in
Goolwa. Ride along the oldest steel
railroad in Australia and experience
the delight of seeing the steam from
the train while travelling from
Goolwa to Victor Harbor.
18. Numerous other activities may not
be a part of this list but it doesn’t
mean that they were less enjoyable.
If you want to experience and try
these activities,call Surf and Sun to
help you arrange your visit to the
Fleurieu Peninsula. We will make
sure to make your trip a memorable
one.