Victor Harbor Holiday Houses & Accommodation

The natural beauty of Victor Harbor is the main draw for visitors to the area and it's easy to see why. Hiking and biking opportunities are plentiful, and exploring the verdant hills either on foot or bicycle from your accommodation in Victor Harbor is one of the highlights of a holiday in the area.

Getting to Your Victor Harbor Accommodation

Whether you're travelling to your accommodation Victor Harbor from near or far, you'll likely pass through Adelaide. The closest international and domestic airport is in Adelaide, around 80km from Victor Harbor. Most interstate and regional driving routes also pass through here.

From Adelaide's CBD, take the M2 Southern Expressway to Noarlunga. This recently-built freeway will help you cover the kilometres in good time. From Noarlunga take the A13 Main South Road to the town. You'll find this major route easily as it's well signposted. If you're coming without your own vehicle, there's also bus services from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Victor Harbor.

What to eat on your holiday in Victor Harbor

Victor Harbor offers a range of fantastic dining options. From a freshly brewed morning coffee overlooking the sea to a refined evening meal - Victor Harbor has it all.

Along with BBQs and grills, fish and chips are the de facto national dish of Australia and Victor Harbor's coastal location means that you won't find them any fresher. The Flying Fish Cafe is open daily and serves up fantastic fish and chips between 11am and 3pm. JF&C is another fish and chip favourite where you can tuck into this treat any time of day. The Pirate’s Sea Chest is a seafood restaurant offering delicious delights such as prawns, crays and oysters.

For exceptionally brewed coffee and hearty lunches head to the Qahwa Espresso Bar and Coffee Roaster. Popular with the locals, they are famed for their indulgent desserts and there's plenty of outside seating where you can enjoy the best of the Aussie sunshine.

Family Holidays in Victor Harbor

Victor Harbor is a great choice for a family holiday. There's plenty to keep the kids entertained, such as the Cockle Train, an old steam train which runs between Victor Harbor and Goolwa. Take in the scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula as you ride the rails. Children will also love riding the horse-drawn tram across to Granite Island. This historic 19th-century tram is pulled by giant Clydesdale horses which have delighted little ones and the young at heart for generations.

Another family favourite is the South Australian Whale Centre, which has a large number of interactive exhibits about the giants of the deep and the history of whaling in the area. A family holiday at Victor wouldn't be complete without a trip to the beach. There's some lovely stretches nearby, including those in town, split into east and west sections. Both these beaches are safe for swimming.

Culture and the arts in Victor Harbor

Victor Harbor has a bohemian atmosphere and is packed with small museums exploring the area's history and heritage. The Victor Harbor Regional Gallery is a co-operative run establishment which displays an variety of visual arts which have been created by artists from the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Another highlight is the Kiri Kiri Art Gallery. The gallery specialises in Indigenous and Aboriginal works, many of which can be purchased. The gallery considered an important space for the Aboriginal community to have not only their history but current contributions to society on display to the public.

The Artwork gallery is an important home of contemporary works in Southern Australia and a must for those with an interest in the modern art scene. If pairing art with excellently produced wine sound like your thing then you're in luck.

What to Do in Victor Harbor

Whale watching is one of Victor Harbor's key attractions. From May to October, southern right whales frequent the waters around the old whaling town and can easily be seen from the shore. The Encounter Marine Park is one of the best places in Australia to see these whales, specifically Basham Beach where female whales and their calves often come close to the shore.

There's plenty of other things to do when staying at a holiday rental in Victor Harbor. Head to Granite Island, a small island just offshore which houses a colony of fairy penguins. If you're lucky you may be able to spot these little birds during the day, but the best way to see them is on one of the night tours which are organised by the local wildlife authority. There's also some great opportunities for hikes in the area, including around Victor Harbor's famous Rosetta Head bluff, and the Heysen Trail that stretches all the way to Cape Jervis.

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