Check out these great caravan parks to stay on your next Victor Harbor holiday!
Victor Harbor is by far one of the most popular travel destinations in South Australia, and it’s easy to see why. With beautiful beaches a plenty, there is so much to do for the young and old, singles, couples and families!
Anyway, let’s get straight into our Victor Harbor Caravan Park reviews. In our opinion, the best caravan Parks are:
What you should know about Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor is a small town located on the coast of South Australia. It boasts comfortable temperatures for most times of the year, with low rains. It is very picturesque and has a mix of urban and rural vibes with a historical background.
Being a tourist destination, it has abundant accommodation facilities. It draws people from all over the country apart from the weekend crowds from Adelaide and nearby cities.
Natural and man-made attractions make it perfect for all kinds of holidays. It offers the perfect getaway with fun and exciting activities for families with kids.
How to get to Victor Harbour
You can travel to Victor Harbor via road or air transport. The closest airport is Adelaide, at a distance of about 68 kilometers. This can be easily covered in 90 minutes. A short flight to Adelaide and then a car drive make it the most popular travel mode.
People coming from far-off places like Sydney have multiple options. Fly to Adelaide and then drive to the town. You can drive down, but the car ride and driving for 15+ hours may make it a tedious journey. You can instead take a bus or train to Victor Harbor. Flying is the fastest option to reach this idyllic town.
There is a coach service from the Adelaide Central Bus Station and Goolwa. You can also get a bus to the airport directly from the main shopping center in the town. The frequency of the bus and its timings must be checked.
Lots of things to do and see in Victor Harbor.
It is a small town that has many hidden attractions, including hiking trails and biking paths. Parking may be a little tough, so better to find a spot and walk around as much as possible.
- SA Whale Centre– Start with this fantastic whale center. You can learn so much about this amazing animal and have close encounters too. (Best time to visit between May and October).
- Granite Island – This is a major attraction. You can take a horse tram or walk across the wooden causeway. There is a penguin center nearby. You can see The Bluff from here and enjoy the wildflowers and natural beauty of this place. Kaiki Walk is a good hiking trail.
- Heritage trail – This will take you from Petrol Cove to King’s Beach, approximately 6 KM. You can go farther up to the Heysen trail if you like biking. The encounter bikeway is also a good biking path.
- Steam-ranger service- This service is available between Adelaide Hills and Victor Harbor a few times every month. It allows you to explore the town for a few hours and makes for a fun ride for kids. You can also check the trains to Goolwa. The train may run twice a week, but during school holidays they run daily trains. You can buy handmade craft items or the local brewery.
- The Bluff- You can climb up to the top – the Bluff- on the Waitapinga Hill and have a fantastic view of the entire town from this point.
- Fountain in Victor Harbor
- The trails – These include the Heritage Trail, Inman River Walk, and Discovery Trail.
Victor Harbor has no dearth of places to stay. The food is fresh and delicious. You will find something interesting to do every day when you are here on vacation. You can interact with whales or go on a hike to reach the top of the mountain. Alone or with family you will never get bored.