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Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert is the largest parallel dune desert in the world with numerous dunes
some reaching 50 metres. Travel is very difficult and you need to be self sufficient and be
using a well equipped 4WD.
Victor Harbor
Located on Encounter Bay and only 83km from Adelaide is the very popular holiday
destination, Victor Harbor. Victor Harbor's headland is stunning, the 100m high Bluff
and Granite Island do their best to keep the wild Southern Ocean from damaging the
harbor. Victor Harbor is well known for it's whaling history and the Southern Right
Whales still cause a great stir when they pass by in Winter.
Beaches
Victor Harbor is very popular in Summer for it's lovely beaches. The safest swimming
can be done near the pier to Granite Island. Oliver's Reef is good for snorkeling and
Chiton Rocks is good for surfing. Waitpinga and Parsons are two beautiful long sandy
beaches that are located in Newland Head Conservation Park which is 15km west of
Victor Harbor.
Cockle Train
This is the best way to view the bay and esplanade area of Victor Harbor. This little
steam train runs between Victor Harbor and Goolwa with a lot of the track running by the
sea.
Granite Island
This island is linked to the shore by a long jetty and a great way to get here is on the
horse drawn tram. If you are lucky, in Summer and at dusk, fairy penguins by the
hundreds can be spotted making their way back home.
Museum of Historical Art
If you are into shells, rocks, coins, firearms, medals and miniature cars, they can all be
viewed here in this interesting museum. Yankalilla Road.
Nagawooka Flora Reserve
Native Australian plants and trees cover this one hectare park, making it a pleasant place
to walk through.
South Australian Whale Centre
The history of Victor Harbor's whaling background is displayed here as well as
everything you wanted to know about their favorite whales, the Southern Rights. Railway
Terrace.
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