Last weekend our family spent a glorious weekend in Goolwa/Victor Harbor only an hour drive from Adelaide. The weather was smiling on us and for the first time in 2.5 years, it felt like this weekend away was enjoyable for all. Our last few holidays have left us thinking to ourselves "Why did we do this?!?!", "Never again!".
We stayed at the Goolwa Camping/Tourist Park and Miss M would have been quite content to stay there for the whole weekend. Now there's a bit of a story to share with this photo...
The Tourist Park also had a heated pool/spa, sandpit and playground for the kids. It was awesome - we'll definitely be back again.
So here's a bit of a list of fun things to do if you're planning to visit Goolwa - known as the town where the Murray meets the sea.
The thing I love about staying in Goolwa is that it's about 5 minute drive away to the next seaside town Middleton (the Middleton Beach Huts are a very popular place to stay - so insta-worthy!). Another 10 minutes and you arrive at Pt Elliot (Horseshoe Bay is pretty much my favourite beach in SA), and then you're almost in Victor.
Victor Harbor is a much bigger town than Goolwa - you'll find a McDonalds, KFC and many more shops. We happened to visit on the day of the Rock'n'Roll festival so it was really busy and there was lots happening!
For more information - visit http://fleurieupeninsula.com.au/
And have you read these previous posts on Teacher Types?
A Family Day out at Semaphore
The Big Rocking Horse - A South Australian Icon.
We're planning to make the most of what SA has to offer for the next few months before our family of 3 becomes a family of 4 and holidays are going to get that bit more complicated... Carrickalinga, our family shack at the river and Mount Gambier again to visit my brother are all on the agenda. Oh and this weekend I'm a bridesmaid in my dear friend's wedding in the beautiful Barossa Valley! Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Insta for lots of updates on what we're up to!
Lauren
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We stayed at the Goolwa Camping/Tourist Park and Miss M would have been quite content to stay there for the whole weekend. Now there's a bit of a story to share with this photo...
Late last year we went to Mount Gambier and stayed at the Blue Lake Caravan Park...the highlight of this trip in Miss M's eyes was the jumping pillow. From this trip onwards whenever I would ask her what her favourite part of the day was she would reply "jump jump!" referring to the jumping pillow at Mount Gambier. So imagine her delight when we pulled into the Goolwa Tourist Park and saw one just the same! We weren't expecting it at all but it certainly made her day. And this time she was that bit older and more confident.
The Tourist Park also had a heated pool/spa, sandpit and playground for the kids. It was awesome - we'll definitely be back again.
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| Miss M and her dolly 'Lily' enjoying the playground |
So here's a bit of a list of fun things to do if you're planning to visit Goolwa - known as the town where the Murray meets the sea.
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| Goolwa Beach - this photo was taken in 2010 when we got our puppy Archer |
- Ride the Cockle Train or Steam Ranger from Goolwa to Victor Harbor
- Visit the Micro Brewery
- Check out the markets on a Sunday morning.
- Enjoy the best of the beach at the river (The Aqua Caf is a great spot over looking the river, and so is Hector's on the Wharf. Whistle Stop is another favourite restaurant of mine).
- Ride the Oscar W along the river
- Visit Hindmarsh Island (including Narnu Farm)
- I always like to stop at the Art Worx Art Gallery.
- They're also building a Nature Playspace which sounds amazing! It's an excuse for us to go again to check it out that's for sure.
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| The river view from our table at Aqua Caf |
The thing I love about staying in Goolwa is that it's about 5 minute drive away to the next seaside town Middleton (the Middleton Beach Huts are a very popular place to stay - so insta-worthy!). Another 10 minutes and you arrive at Pt Elliot (Horseshoe Bay is pretty much my favourite beach in SA), and then you're almost in Victor.
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| Hubby at Horsehoe Bay |
Victor Harbor is a much bigger town than Goolwa - you'll find a McDonalds, KFC and many more shops. We happened to visit on the day of the Rock'n'Roll festival so it was really busy and there was lots happening!
- I really wanted to take Miss M on the Horse Drawn Tram across to Granite Island and she really liked it. Under 3s are free, and hubby and I were $9 each return.
- There are some fantastic kids playgrounds in and around Victor.
- South Australian Whale Centre is great for families and school groups.
- Greenhills Adventure Park is sadly closing in May 2016 - so if you'd like to go and revisit your childhood memories do it before it's too late!
- We had a great lunch at Cafe Bavaria, even though it was super busy with the Rock'n'Roll festival but they took good care of us and the food came out quickly. The Anchorage is another favourite of ours.
- I also stumbled upon the most beautiful kids/baby store on the main street called Eco Child - you can shop online too if you like organic & natural baby products/clothing and wooden toys.
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| On the horse drawn tram across to Granite Island |
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| On Granite Island |
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| Eco Child - Victor Harbor |
For more information - visit http://fleurieupeninsula.com.au/
And have you read these previous posts on Teacher Types?
A Family Day out at Semaphore
The Big Rocking Horse - A South Australian Icon.
We're planning to make the most of what SA has to offer for the next few months before our family of 3 becomes a family of 4 and holidays are going to get that bit more complicated... Carrickalinga, our family shack at the river and Mount Gambier again to visit my brother are all on the agenda. Oh and this weekend I'm a bridesmaid in my dear friend's wedding in the beautiful Barossa Valley! Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Insta for lots of updates on what we're up to!
Lauren
