Holiday houses & accommodation in Middleton

Nestled along the south coast of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, between Goolwa and Port Elliot, Middleton is a seaside town by Victor Harbor. The area is an ideal holiday destination for travellers seeking a relaxing break.

Most recreational activities in Middleton are water-based, as it's home to some of South Australia's best surfing beaches. A holiday cottage in Middleton makes for a wonderful base to explore the coast.

Dining delights in the Middleton area

Middleton offers a diverse range of dining options. Whether you're looking to enjoy a great coffee or savour a delicious meal with a stunning view of the ocean, Middleton is the perfect destination. The Middleton Tavern offers mouthwatering bistro meals in a family-friendly setting with a fantastic display of maritime artefacts.

Located in the heart of Middleton, Blues is famous for its fine dining, great wine list, and warm, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant serves contemporary Australian cuisine using the finest local produce. The extensive menu features chicken liver paté, linguini with gulf prawns, steamed greens with broccoli, roasted pork belly, and much more.

Located in Port Elliot, Flying Fish Café is the perfect place to grab a morning coffee before strolling on the beach. Alternatively, unwind on the open-air beachside deck with savoury fish and chips. The Flying Fish serves a diverse range of menu items at lunch and dinner – you can dig into crispy fried scallops, lemon-peppered squid, confit duck leg, and crusted Japanese pumpkin.

Middleton's many cultural highlights

Located at the Goolwa Railway Station, Treasures & Trains Craft Shop houses a collection of woodwork, handmade toys, paintings, jewellery, and cloth bags by local artists, as well as train souvenirs for your kids to enjoy.

Meanwhile, Wood Flair on Fleurieu is one of South Australia's premier wood galleries. The gallery displays a wide range of woodcraft, wood turning, intarsia, pyrography, scroll sawing, home décor, clocks, kitchenware, jewellery, and sculptures by talented South Australian artists.

Head to Kiri Kiri Aboriginal Gallery, known as one of South Australia's best Aboriginal art galleries. It offers indigenous artworks by leading and emerging artists from remote areas, primarily from the central desert.

You could also visit Wildlife Art Gallery and Studio, which displays artworks depicting nature and wildlife by award-winning artist Wendy Jennings. Meanwhile, the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery preserves and showcases art from across the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kid-friendly fun in and around Middleton

Middleton offers plenty of fun, family-friendly activities. Located close to Victor Harbour, the state-of-the-art Fleurieu Aquatic Centre is ideal for a family outing. The centre features a hydrotherapy pool, swimming pool, children’s playground, BBQ area, and café.

Located north of Victor Harbor, Urimbirra Wildlife Park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Kids will love seeing kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, crocodile, dingos, emus, and wombats in their natural habitat. While on the lake, you can glimpse beautiful pelicans, spoonbills, egrets, Cape Barren geese, and black swans.

Kids can have loads of fun at the Goolwa Animal Farm. In addition to housing farm animals, it's also home to wallabies, kangaroos, emus, and alpacas. Other attractions include tractor train rides, kids' play areas, pony rides, a cafeteria, and picnic facilities.

Things to do and sights to see in Middleton

Middleton is known for its surfing, kite surfing, swimming, and fishing. Surf & Sun offers surf lessons to people of all ages at Middleton Beach, one of South Australia’s most gorgeous. Surf lessons are conducted by an expert surf instructor, and all surfing equipment is provided.

Take a Hindmarsh River Walk to explore this fascinating ecological area, which is home to a variety of plants such as swamp paperbark and red river gum, as well as bird species such as hooded plovers and black-chinned honeyeaters. Cycle or hike along the Encounter Bikeway, which stretches from Goolwa to Victor Harbor.

Head to Bashams Beach, one of the best places to catch a sight of incredible Southern right whales as they frolick along the Fleurieu Peninsula during winter (June to September). The South Australian Whale Centre at Victor Harbour provides visitors with detailed information about the creatures.

Visit the Alexandrina Cheese Company, just a short drive from Middleton, to sample some of the area's finest dairy products, which are produced on a family farm. Alternatively, head to The Steam Exchange Brewery to try a wide range of preservative-free beers, including their signature 'Steam Ale.'

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