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Things to do in Port Elliot
Port Elliot is a seaside playground with an endless array of activities from cycling to swimming, whale watching to shopping, there is something for everyone.
Whale watching is popular from the many high vantage points of the coast near Port Elliot. One of the best is Crows Nest Lookout which offers fantastic views to Middleton and the mouth of the Murray River at Goolwa.
Many visitors to Port Elliot spend the majority of their time at the beach and Horseshoe Bay is the most popular being a secluded, protected beach, moments from the centre of town, the beach is perfect for swimming and fishing. Nearby Basham Beach and Middleton Beach are also great spots and to the west, the beaches of Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor offer more choice still.
Otherwise, wander along The Strand, a beachside strip featuring arts and crafts shops and cafes and relax with a coffee as you watch the Southern Ocean. Or maybe take the historic Cockle Steam Train to Goolwa.
History of Port Elliot
Port Elliot was first settled in the 1880's as a port to transfer goods from the Murray River to ocean going ships. In 1854 a railway line, one of Australia's first, was constructed between Port Elliot and the Murray at Goolwa. The town thrived until the port was moved to Victor Harbor and Port Elliot became a sleepy tourist hamlet, focused on tourism and as a popular spot for retirees from Adelaide.
The town is named after Charles Elliot, the Governor of Bermuda who was a friend of the South Australian Governor, Sir Henry Young who served as Governor between 1848 and 1854.
Landmark in Port Elliot
Horseshoe Bay, a small section of the larger Encounter Bay, is the most famous landmark in Port Elliot. A secluded, sheltered bay with a calm, safe beach, Horseshoe Bay is a favourite of families whose children can play either safely in the shallow waters or in the large playground adjoining the beach. The bay also has a jetty which is popular with anglers.
Shopping in Port Elliot
Port Elliot has a number of general shops and takeaway food outlets. More serious provisions can be obtained in Victor Harbor, where there are supermarkets, banks and a post office.
The Port Elliot markets are held on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Lakala Reserve.
Restaurants & Cafes in Port Elliot
Port Elliot has a wonderful selection of cafes for a town its size. There are also two hotels which provide cheap, hearty pub fare and a number of takeaway food shops. More formal dining options can be found in nearby Victor Harbor, where there are some charming restaurants overlooking Encounter Bay.
Sports & Fitness in Port Elliot
Surfing and swimming are the most popular sporting activities in Port Elliot. Try surfing the breaks at Middleton Beach or swimming in the protected Horseshoe Bay. The 30 kilometre long bike path from Victor Harbor to Goolwa travels through Port Elliot and offers fantastic views of the ocean from many high vantage points.
The Fleurieu Peninsula also offers golf courses, lawn bowls clubs and bushwalks in the surrounding hinterland. Beachcombers will also love the endless stretches of sand to explore.
Transport in Port Elliot
Port Elliot is an easy one hour drive south of Adelaide. Coaches connect Adelaide to Port Elliot and the nearby towns of Middleton, Goolwa and Victor Harbor. The closest airport to Port Elliot is in Adelaide.
Transportation in Port Elliot
Port Elliot is 91 kilometres south of Adelaide and just 7 kilometres away from the large town of Victor Harbor.
Real Estate & Design in Port Elliot
Port Elliot is a sleepy, coastal hamlet on South Australia's South Coast. Bordering Victor Harbor to the west and Middleton to the east, the town is popular with holiday makers from Adelaide. Port Elliot features pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty. We have fantastic holiday homes and holiday accommodation in Port Elliot for rental.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Port Elliot
Port Elliot has a primary school. High school students travel to nearby Victor Harbor High School. The nearest hospitals are also in Victor Harbor, where there is the South Coast District Hospital and the private South Coast Community Hospital.
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