DESTINATION: Port Victoria

Known as the 'Last of the Windjammer Ports', this tourist and fishing township on the west coast of the Yorke Peninsula is one of the original grain ports. Settled in the 1870s, the port was named by the first European explorers in the area after their ship, Victoria.

Main Attractions

Swimming and jetty fishing are popular, with good catches of whiting and snapper to be had. The National Trust Maritime Museum is housed in the old grain shed near the partially restored jetty, and displays feature artefacts and photographs relating to the early shipping and grain industries. The Port Victoria Geology Trail is a 4km path that heads south from the jetty to explore the quiet foreshore where 2000 million years ago volcanoes spewed ash and red-hot lava into the atmosphere and earthquakes shook the ground. Picnic tables, BBQs and toilets are located on the foreshore and an interpretation shelter details the locations and histories of 9 shipwrecks in the vicinity of Wardang Island. There is also a Maritime Heritage Trail to follow.

Nearby attractions

Goose Island, a small island off the northern end of Wardang Island, is home to a colony of Australian sea-lions. Divers can dive with the animals. Overnight camping is permitted; obtain a permit from the Innes National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Region: Yorke Peninsula

Yorke Peninsula, South Australia with more than 600 kilometres of coastline and a host of sunny seaside towns, "Yorkes" is much loved by local South Australians.The stunning Yorke Peninsula region has a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your SA holiday. SA Tourist information can be found at busier tourist towns such as Maitland and the Copper Triangle towns of Kadina and Moonta. more

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Port Victoria Kiosk and Post Office, Main St, Ph: (08) 8834 2098

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