A small rocky island off the Victor Harbor foreshore, home to a little penguin colony and accessed by the iconic horse-drawn tram causeway.
An island a causeway away
Granite Island sits 80km south of Adelaide, just off the foreshore of Victor Harbor in Encounter Bay. The small granite outcrop is linked to the mainland by a 630m causeway - crossed by foot, the horse-drawn tram, or bicycle.
What to see and do
- Little penguins - Granite Island is home to a small colony of little penguins (the world's smallest penguin species). Evening penguin tours depart from the island kiosk.
- Kaiki Walk - a 1km loop track around the island with sweeping views back to Victor Harbor, the Bluff and across Encounter Bay
- Seals and whales - Australian fur seals bask on the island's eastern rocks, and southern right whales pass through Encounter Bay from May to October
- Cafe and kiosk - a cafe on the island serves food and coffee
Getting there
Walk the 630m causeway (free), catch the heritage horse-drawn tram (small fare), or cycle across on the shared pedestrian path. Allow 1-2 hours to enjoy the loop walk and lookouts.
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Sources
- Granite Island - Wikipedia - Wikipedia (accessed April 2026)
Image credits
- Granite Island, April 2017 , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons