Explore the Peninsula

Destinations

From the vineyard-carpeted hills of McLaren Vale to the windswept cliffs of Cape Jervis, each corner of the Fleurieu has its own character. Choose a region to dive in.

Where the Fleurieu Begins

Onkaparinga

The first beaches you hit heading south from Adelaide: Christies, Port Noarlunga, Moana and O'Sullivan. Reef snorkelling, a 1921 jetty, dog-friendly surf and the Onkaparinga River mouth.

5 places

Wine & Terroir

McLaren Vale

South Australia's flagship premium wine region, a patchwork of over 80 cellar doors set between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent coastline.

150 places

Artisans & Farmers Market

Willunga

Historic slate-mining town in the heart of McLaren Vale wine country, famous for its Saturday farmers market and vibrant maker community.

27 places

Iconic Beaches

Aldinga & Port Willunga

Golden limestone cliffs, the haunting remains of the Star of Greece jetty, and long drivable beaches where the McLaren Vale vines meet the sea.

29 places

Southern Ocean & Whales

Victor Harbor

The maritime heart of the south coast - home to southern right whales, Granite Island, the iconic horse-drawn tram and the Encounter Coast.

52 places

Surf & Sandstone Cliffs

Port Elliot

A handsome seaside village of limestone buildings, sheltered coves and the dramatic Horseshoe Bay - a favourite stop on the Encounter Bikeway.

29 places

Murray Mouth & Riverport

Goolwa

Historic river port on the Murray River, where Australia's longest river meets the Southern Ocean - now a hub for boating, birdlife and the Steam Ranger railway.

50 places

Beach Escape

Normanville & Yankalilla

Twin towns on the western Fleurieu: Normanville's broad sandy beach and jetty paired with Yankalilla's rural hinterland and historic shrine.

24 places

Hidden Hinterland

Myponga & Second Valley

Rolling green dairy country, a reservoir, a legendary old market and the secluded coves of Second Valley and Rapid Bay.

17 places

Kangaroo Island Gateway

Cape Jervis

The southern tip of the Fleurieu - windswept cliffs, historic lighthouse, and the ferry terminal to Kangaroo Island.

26 places

Heritage & Antiques

Strathalbyn

An elegant 19th-century Scottish-founded town on the Angas River, famous for its antique shops, stone churches and leafy town green.

21 places

Glacial Hills & Farms

Inman Valley

A deep inland valley of green rolling hills between Victor Harbor and Yankalilla, rich in geology, walking trails and country cafés.

20 places