Goolwa Tourism Businesses
Cockling at Goolwa Beach
As long as you do it within the limits of the cockle season, you can do the 'cockle shuffle' and raise enough of these molluscs to the surface for a meal. Note that there are limits in size and weight.
Goolwa Beach
Currency Creek Lions Park
The Lions Park is a perfect spot for a picnic with tall gums and wonderful beautiful country terrain forming a very idyllic landscape.
Alexandrina Road, Currency Creek, SA
Old Police Station - South Coast Regional Art Centre
Old Police Station - South Coast Regional Art Centre regularly hosts art exhibitions and workshops.
Goolwa Terrace, Goolwa Sa
Mozambique Restaurant Goolwa Hotel
Enjoy a hearty meal with your family and friends from our classic Australian pub-style menu. We have a wide range of favourites available on our extensive menu, including snitty's, steak, fish and chips, and so much more.
7 Cadell Street, Goolwa SA 5214
Terri Cross
Ian Cross
08 8555 2021
Alex-FM Radio Goolwa
Radio Goolwa, Alex-FM, 96.3 is a Community radio station based at Goolwa SA. We broadcast 24/7 from the Railway Superintendant's Cottage, Laurie Lane Goolwa. Alex-FM provides a wide range of music for the listening pleasure of all ages. We also feature up to date news, sport and weather and detailed information on community groups and events. It is our aim to provide the best 'on and off air' services to the community.
Station Masters Cottage, W F Laurie Lane, Goolwa Wharf Precinct
(08) 8555 3876
Armfield Slipway
Armfield Slipway aims to preserve historic wooden boats, maintain traditional boat-building skills and to provide a community meeting place for boat-minded people.
Fleurieu Distillery and Steam Exchange Brewery
The Fleurieu Distillery has already gained national and international awards since it began production. Meet the head brewers Angela and Gareth Andrews.
Goolwa Wharf, Goolwa Wharf Precinct, 1 Cutting Road, Goolwa
Gareth Andrews
Angela Andrews
(08) 8555 3406
Art @ Goolwa
We are an association of Artists showcasing our work in our local community, exhibiting an exciting mix of Original Art. Open 7 days: 11am - 4pm
13 Porter Street Goolwa
(08) 85550095
Ocean Living Surf School
Learn how to surf and have surfing lessons from Ocean Living Surf School, located at Goolwa Beach, 80 minutes south of Adelaide CBD. Ocean Living Surf School offers group and private surf lessons; team building; surfing awareness lessons for kids, adults, parties, school groups, women only, corporate and community groups. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Proprietor Philip Ball and his instructors provide a great learning experience with the latest gear and techniques with all equipment provided (surfboard, wetsuits, sun block). We also incorporate safety and ocean awareness into all lessons, all of which is designed to get you surfing and improving and above all having fun.
1 Beach Road, Goolwa Beach, South Australia
Phil Ball
0487 921 232
The Australasian circa 1858 / The Australasian Dining Room
The owners have advised that they have closed permanently from June 2019. They thank all past guests for their support. The Australasian Circa 1858 is an award-winning, boutique private hotel offering luxury Goolwa accommodation only 70 minutes from Adelaide. It offers five totally unique, modern Asian-themed suites, daily room servicing, concierge and Chef-prepared breakfasts - delivered discreetly to your door on a tray-mobile.
1 Porter Street, Goolwa, 5214 Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Juliet Michell
Deborah Smalley
Mozambique Room - Goolwa Hotel
Enjoy a hearty meal with your family and friends from our classic Australian pub-style menu. We have a wide range of favourites available on our extensive menu, including snitty's, steak, fish and chips, and so much more.
7 Cadell Street, Goolwa SA 5214
Terry Cross
Ian Cross
08 8555 2012
Goolwa Wharf Market - Rotary Club of Encounter Bay
The Rotary Club of Encounter Bay manage the Port Elliot and Goolwa Wharf Markets with a team of 20 Rotarians. The Port Elliot Market hosts 40-50 stalls and is held on Lakala Reserve which hosts a lake, playground and BBQ facilities. The Goolwa Wharf Market is a busy market with over 80 stalls in the vibrant wharf precinct. Both markets provide: local fresh produce, preserves, books, plants, jewellery ,lots of high quality handmade items coffee and foods.
Port Elliot: Lakala Reserve, Young St Pt Elliot. Goolwa: Goolwa Wharf Precinct
Shirley Sunter
0459 786 469
Coorong Quays Playground
On the open area beside the Islands' Tavern on Hindmarsh Island, there is an excellent children's playground.
Tolarno Drive, Coorong Quays, Hindmarsh Island SA 5214
Goolwa Boat Haven Marina and Studios
Family run boat haven on the River Murray in Goolwa plus three self contained accommodation studios.
157 Liverpool Road, Goolwa SA 5214
Peter Hartman-Kernes
Rebecca Hartman-Kernes
Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises
We offer 2 hour, 3.5 hour, and 6 hour cruises from Goolwa, 90 kilometres south of Adelaide, South Australia, through the Goolwa Barrage, to the River Murray Mouth and into the Coorong National Park.
Jaralde Park, Goolwa
Large open space park within the heart of the Goolwa Wharf Precinct. Beautiful large shade trees, picnic tables and BBQs to enjoy.
Jaralde Park, Goolwa Wharf Precinct, Goolwa SA 5214
SteamRanger
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist resort town of Victor Harbor.
Motel Goolwa
Motel Goolwa and Jack's Place Centrally located in the heart of town, Motel Goolwa is the perfect place to base your next getaway. A range of rooms are available. Queen, Queen Spa, Twin and Family.
30 Cadell Street, Goolwa SA 5214
Dagmar Waechter
Kim Lange
(08) 8555 1155
Rose Eden House
4 Luxury self contained independent suites. Picturesque Gardens. Solar Heated Swimming Pool Main Street Location. Generous provisions for a cooked breakfast Bottle of local Wine/Chocolates/Fruit Bowl Phone and Internet
Paddle Steamer Oscar 'W'
One hour paddle steamer cruises departing from the Goolwa Wharf. Booking via the Goolwa Riverboat Centre for the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre.
Jekejere Park Goolwa
kejere Park This park has been landscaped using Aboriginal food and medicine plants. Interpretive signage describes their details and usage. There is a fantastic 'strawbale' amphitheatre and beautiful benches to take a break.
Goolwa Terrace, Goolwa Wharf Precinct
Goolwa Hotel
Built in 1853, the Goolwa Hotel is an excellent example of early colonial architecture, and still provides comfortable facilities for patrons without losing the mid-1800's atmosphere and ambience. During recent renovations, proprietors Ian & Terry Cross were careful to maintain the delicate balance between the old and the new.
7 Cadell St, Goolwa SA 5214
Ian Cross
Terry Cross
08 8555 2012
Treasures and Trains Craft Shop
Arts and Crafts shop stocked with goods made by local crafts people. Jams, pickles, biscuits, woodwork, toys, art & china painting, children & adult's clothes, original cards, leadlighting, SteamRanger souvenirs, baby wear, jewellery, bags, unique manchester, leather work, novelties & gifts. Open Daily 10am - 4pm
Lions Club Goolwa
The Lions Club of Goolwa Inc. was chartered in 1979 and the Club has just celebrated their 35th anniversary. Membership currently stands at 35 members and this year, Past President Ron Sargent is the District Governor of District 201 C2 for 2014 / 2015. Join us in making our communities and the world better places to live.
Goolwa History Centre and Museum - National Trust Goolwa
Built around 1872 as a Blacksmiths shop the museum displays the history of Goolwa, Currency Creek and Hindmarsh Island.
11 Porter Street, Goolwa, SA 5214
Anthony Presgrave
(08) 8555 2221
Goolwa River Boat Centre
As a museum, the Goolwa River Boat Centre houses many exhibits that illustrate the river and its place in the development of Australia, including many models of boats from the trading era, as well as historic photos and relics of the former trade, all backed up by panels discussing the various artefacts and their place in history.
Wenton Farm Holiday Cottages
Located in Middleton, Wenton Farm Holiday Cottages offers self-contained accommodation surrounded by acres of rolling farmland. Guests can watch the cattle graze on the large terrace, or prepare a meal using the covered BBQ area. Private parking is available on site.
63 Burgar Road, Middleton, SA 5213
Wendy Crosby
(08) 85554126
Neighbourhood Watch Goolwa
The Goolwa Neighbourhood Watch group meets the first Friday of each month, 2:00pm at the Goolwa Community Hub, cnr of Loveday St and Goolwa Tce, Goolwa.
Canoe the Coorong
Canoe the Coorong showcases one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets. Located just 85 km south of Adelaide is the internationally recognised Coorong Wetlands. Stretching more than 140 kilometres, the Coorong National Park protects a string of spectacular saltwater lagoons which are sheltered from the Southern Ocean by the sweeping, rolling sand dunes of the Young Husband Peninsula. The best way to explore these waterways is by kayak. This is a chance to explore Storm Boy country.
Discovery Parks - Goolwa
Pet friendly family caravan park – 68 powered sites, including drive thru sites and ensuite site, 13 cabins 4 single bedroom cabins (including two pet friendly cabins), 4 x 5-berth Villas, 4 x 6-berth Family Villas (including 1 pet friendly villa), 1 x Mobility Impaired 6-berth cabin (wheelchair accessible). Unpowered campground area. Other facilities include heated pools, jumping pillow, sandpits, playground, Camp kitchens with outdoor semi-enclosed verandah area with BBQs, Pizza Oven and full kitchen facilities - available for hire for birthday parties, meetings etc, dump point, fish cleaning station. Licensed kiosk with a range of local wines, beer, cider, soft drinks, snacks, icecreams.
The Goolwa Community Arts & Crafts Group - Trains & Treasures
We have a large variety of Handmade Arts & Crafts from the traditional to the modern day genre.
On the Steam Ranger Railway Platform – Dunbar Ave Goolwa
(08) 8555 5600
South Lakes Golf Club
The Award Winning South Lakes Golf Club is situated in Goolwa, a seaside resort where the River Murray meets the Southern Ocean on the Fleurieu Peninsula and only 80km from Adelaide by road. Whilst its members own the Club, visitors are always welcome to enjoy all of the facilities.
Billabong Road, Goolwa, SA 5214
Matt Rogerson
08 8555 2512 or 0429 268 756
Arthur Neighbour Reserve
Centralised children's playground in Goolwa with disabled toilet facilities and picnic facilities.
Corner Dawson and Porter Street, Goolwa SA 5214
Pink Gums Farmstay Currency Creek
Pink Gums Farmstay is a farmhouse situated on a 1000 acre cattle, sheep and cropping property only a short distance from Goolwa, Middleton, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.
30 Cliffside Road, 5214 Currency Creek, Australia
Shelley Trebilcock
Kym Trebilcock
0407 601 687 (Shelley)
Bristow Smith Reserve Nature Playspace
The playspace provides a unique regionally significant open space to inspire connection with the local environment and engage local children in creative and imaginative play. It provides children with physical, sensory and mentally stimulating play opportunities and allow all children to challenge themselves, irrespective of age and ability.
Barage Road, Goolwa, SA 5214
Mundoo Island Station Tours
Enjoy a scenic tour (1.5 hours) of this unique cattle and sheep station, run over a series of islands in the heart of the Coorong. We offer historic station tours, bird watching tours or photography tours. The unusual blend of salt and fresh water environments lend themselves to myriad birdlife and a diverse ecological wonderland with picturesque scenery and natural flora and fauna. Your tour begins on Hindmarsh Island and progresses across the Mundoo Barrage to Mundoo Island where the historical story begins to unfold.
Mundoo Island via Hindmarsh Island
Sally Grundy
0477 740 722
Signal Point Gallery
Regular art displays and exhibitions are held in Signal Point, in the Goolwa Wharf Precinct
Goolwa Wharf Pricinct, Goolwa SA
River Dolls of Goolwa and Dollies Lollies
Stopping in at this unusual shop in the historic River Port of Goolwa, South Australia, will provide you with two treats. There is an award-winning display of over 3000 dolls, teddy bears and toys set out in an air-conditioned and easy-to-navigate gallery along with new and preloved dolls, bears and other toys for sale in the shop and display room. There is a small charge for entry to the Gallery. In keeping with the gallery's theme of "Childhood Memories" you can also buy lollies (sweeties - candy) from Dollies Lollies. As well as traditional lollies from your childhood, there are new favourites for everyone in the family.
33 Cadell Street, GOOLWA SA 5214 Australia
Lyn Clark
0447 988 084 or (08) 8555 5801
Goolwa Lions Book Market
The Goolwa Lions operates a Book Market that offers thousands of books from 50 cents to $5.
Mundoo Island Station Tourism Camping
Mundoo Island Station - via Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island is a working farm. Camping sites are available but no facilities (BYO).
Mundoo Island via Hindmarsh Island
Sally Grundy
0477 740 722
Mundoo Island Station - The Retreat
The Retreat - Self-contained accommodation is available on Mundoo Island Station.
Mundoo Island via Hindmarsh Island
Sally Grundy
0418 843 299
Jack's Place at Motel Goolwa
Jack's Place - Services: Good For Groups. Outdoor Seating, Takes Reservations, Take Out, Walk-Ins Welcome. Motel Goolwa - motel accommodation with 24 rooms
30 Cadell St Goolwa, South Australia
Dagma Waechter
Kim Lange
(08) 8555 1155
Artworx Gallery and Gifts
Artworx Gallery and Gifts is the finest contemporary art gallery on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. Artworx welcomes visitors and art lovers alike from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm on Wednesday to Monday, public holidays or by appointment.
12 Hays Street, Goolwa, SA 5214
John Francis
Liz Francis
(08) 8555 0949
The Cockle Train
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist resort town of Victor Harbor.
Cittaslow Goolwa Produce and Artisans Market
The Cittaslow Goolwa Produce and Artisans Markets are held at Jeralde Park on the second and fourth Sundays of every month, 9am to 1pm, except in January. If there is a fifth Sunday in the month, the Market is held that day too. Fresh, fantastic, Fleurieu fine foods are sourced locally from our wonderful region covering the Alexandrina Council area. Items such a breads, beef and lamb, seasonal vegetables and fruit plus much more are for sale. This is your chance to speak directly with the farmer, producer, grower or cook. Contact Market Manager Jane Williams - 0419 855 148
Jeralde Park, Goolwa Wharf Precinct
Jane Williams
0419 855 148
Cruise the Coorong
Cruise the Coorong operates cruises into the Coorong National Park from September through to May on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (during school holidays) and Saturdays. The cruise is suitable for all ages and is a great way to explore the beautiful Lower Murray River, Goolwa Lakes and the Coorong. The cruises depart from the Goolwa Wharf .
Southern End of Main Wharf Goolwa SA 5214
Michael Veenstra
0410488779