Fleurieu Peninsula

The Fleurieu Peninsula is a region of South Australia that lies just to the south of Adelaide and prides itself as a place of both adventure and culture. Encompassing the towns of Victor Harbour, Mount Compass, Rapid Bay, Willunga and others, the peninsula has a lot to offer; a host of the historic river and coastal towns celebrate their history with markets, heritage steam trains and some of the country’s finest antique stores.
Adventure on the Fleurieu Peninsula comes from the bike paths, the self-drive adventures, the coastal hiking and the conservation parks within the region. Visitors come here to see little penguins come ashore and to watch whales migrating off the coast. Sailing on Lake Alexandria is a popular activity, as is getting under the waves and seeing some of Australia’s best diving, including the HMAS Hobart. The peninsula is also home to one of South Australia’s best wine regions; McLaren Vale and its world-famous Shiraz are among the wines that hail from here.

Practical Info

The Fleurieu Peninsula is close enough to Adelaide to visit on a day trip. It’s just over 40 miles (70 km) from the city center to Normanville, or 53 miles (85 km) to Victor Harbour–a driving time of about an hour and a half. There are plenty of places to visit on the peninsula, but Victor Harbour offers a good base for exploration.