PORT ELLIOT GUIDEBOOK
Food scene
Great pub, nice meals and lively atmosphere. Newly renovated beer garden with huge outdoor screen and a lovely function space has just been completed right to the main building.
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Hotel Elliot
35 The StrandGreat pub, nice meals and lively atmosphere. Newly renovated beer garden with huge outdoor screen and a lovely function space has just been completed right to the main building.
Good basic pub food, great beer garden with lots of room for kids to play so the grownups can relax
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Royal Family Hotel
32 North TerraceGood basic pub food, great beer garden with lots of room for kids to play so the grownups can relax
It’s a 15 minute drive to Goolwa, but worth the trip for this delicious Thai food. You can also order takeaway, and during peak holiday times it’s worth phoning early in the evening to ensure you don’t miss out. Bookings recommended to dine in at the restaurant.
THAi DAYS
It’s a 15 minute drive to Goolwa, but worth the trip for this delicious Thai food. You can also order takeaway, and during peak holiday times it’s worth phoning early in the evening to ensure you don’t miss out. Bookings recommended to dine in at the restaurant.
Local Cafes and Quick Bites
Great places for brunch, lunch and coffee
A trip to Port Elliot is not complete without at least one visit to the famous bakery! The queues can be daunting at times, however the bakery is so well staffed that you won’t be waiting long. They’re open early 7 days a week and make great take away coffee too.
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Port Elliot Bakery
31 North TerraceA trip to Port Elliot is not complete without at least one visit to the famous bakery! The queues can be daunting at times, however the bakery is so well staffed that you won’t be waiting long. They’re open early 7 days a week and make great take away coffee too.
Delicious brunch, great coffee. Open 7.30am - 3pm, advisable to book at peak times
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Cockles Cafe
33 North TerraceDelicious brunch, great coffee. Open 7.30am - 3pm, advisable to book at peak times
Iconic cafe and restaurant with views to die for over Horseshoe Bay. Grab some takeaway fish & chips, drinks and ice creams during the day, or enjoy a proper restaurant lunch or dinner. Might be a wait for takeaway on really busy days. You can order online and collect takeaway.
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Flying Fish Restaurant & Cafe
The CuttingIconic cafe and restaurant with views to die for over Horseshoe Bay. Grab some takeaway fish & chips, drinks and ice creams during the day, or enjoy a proper restaurant lunch or dinner. Might be a wait for takeaway on really busy days. You can order online and collect takeaway.
Yummy breakfast, lunch, coffee and sweet treats. Funky retro styling, lots of space indoors and an outdoor deck where you can take the dog.
Great service.
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The Retro Vibe
33 The StrandYummy breakfast, lunch, coffee and sweet treats. Funky retro styling, lots of space indoors and an outdoor deck where you can take the dog.
Great service.
Super close to The Sandcastle, delicious vegetarian & vegan cafe, breakfast is their specialty. More info and opening hours on their Insta page.
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Beaches
55 North TerraceSuper close to The Sandcastle, delicious vegetarian & vegan cafe, breakfast is their specialty. More info and opening hours on their Insta page.
Traditional fish/chicken and chips, burgers etc. Nice hot chips.
Be aware - they close at 8pm, sometimes earlier at very quiet times so don’t leave it too late or you’ll be hangry! 😁
The Chicken Run
Traditional fish/chicken and chips, burgers etc. Nice hot chips.
Be aware - they close at 8pm, sometimes earlier at very quiet times so don’t leave it too late or you’ll be hangry! 😁
Sightseeing
At the top of The Strand, the Harbour Masters Reserve is the start of a gorgeous walk which is easily managed by young and old. The views are spectacular! Spot the resident seals near Ladies Beach, enjoy watching the waves crashing onto the enormous granite rocks and maybe even do a bit of rock-hopping, a favourite with kids.
This walk is really easy to access from The Sandcastle too - you can start from the opposite end and finish up in the heart of Port Elliot for a well earned coffee!
Harbour Masters Reserve
Freeman LookoutAt the top of The Strand, the Harbour Masters Reserve is the start of a gorgeous walk which is easily managed by young and old. The views are spectacular! Spot the resident seals near Ladies Beach, enjoy watching the waves crashing onto the enormous granite rocks and maybe even do a bit of rock-hopping, a favourite with kids.
This walk is really easy to access from The Sandcastle too - you can start from the opposite end and finish up in the heart of Port Elliot for a well earned coffee!
Whale Watching 🐳
During the winter months this is a very reliable place to spot whales. There is a viewing platform which provides a good vantage point. This is a very short drive just along from Port Elliot towards Middleton.
Basham Beach Conservation Park
Whale Watching 🐳
During the winter months this is a very reliable place to spot whales. There is a viewing platform which provides a good vantage point. This is a very short drive just along from Port Elliot towards Middleton.
This is the most magnificent spot to watch the sunrise or sunset, with sweeping views of the stunning coastline. Definitely worth a visit… head to the top of The Strand and you’ll see the Obelisk and the lookout just a little further on. Good parking nearby.
Port Elliot obelisk
This is the most magnificent spot to watch the sunrise or sunset, with sweeping views of the stunning coastline. Definitely worth a visit… head to the top of The Strand and you’ll see the Obelisk and the lookout just a little further on. Good parking nearby.
Fun and Adventure
Have a blast learning to surf at neighbouring Middleton. Fun for both kids and adults. They provide your board and wetsuit, and frequently teach school groups, so they are great for complete beginners. Middleton is a good beach to learn to surf, as the water is quite shallow a long way out, with frequent small to medium waves so you can generally stand up fairly easily (while trying to get back on the board!). Definitely a full body workout (and if you’re a middle aged newbie like me, your arms will definitely feel it!! 😁)
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Surf and Sun Surf School
Chapman RoadHave a blast learning to surf at neighbouring Middleton. Fun for both kids and adults. They provide your board and wetsuit, and frequently teach school groups, so they are great for complete beginners. Middleton is a good beach to learn to surf, as the water is quite shallow a long way out, with frequent small to medium waves so you can generally stand up fairly easily (while trying to get back on the board!). Definitely a full body workout (and if you’re a middle aged newbie like me, your arms will definitely feel it!! 😁)
SO much fun for bigger kids and adults. Amazing views while zooming around on quad bikes. The tour is led the entire way, and you can choose a more laid back scenic trip or a more adventurous one. Our entire family, from teenagers to 75yr olds loved this and want to do it again. Highly recommended!!
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Waitpinga Farm Quad Bike Adventures
1161 Waitpinga RdSO much fun for bigger kids and adults. Amazing views while zooming around on quad bikes. The tour is led the entire way, and you can choose a more laid back scenic trip or a more adventurous one. Our entire family, from teenagers to 75yr olds loved this and want to do it again. Highly recommended!!
Who would have thought that learning to throw an axe was not that hard! This is a fun venue with quite a few different games and activities. Drinks and limited food available (mainly hot dogs). Fun for teenagers and adults!
CHOP IT Axe Throwing Alley Victor Harbor
54 Maude StWho would have thought that learning to throw an axe was not that hard! This is a fun venue with quite a few different games and activities. Drinks and limited food available (mainly hot dogs). Fun for teenagers and adults!
“Jump aboard The Cockle Train, an authentic steam train, to travel through the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula region on Australia's oldest steel railed railway. Built in 1887, the track is still in use today.
The train departs from the Goolwa Depot and travel west along the River Murray, with designated stops at Middleton, Port Elliot and the final destination, Victor Harbor. This journey will take you on an incredibly scenic adventure with an ascent to the top of coastal cliffs near Port Elliot for picturesque coastal views and the chance to see Souther Right Whales during migration season. Guests are given the option for a return trip when booking their tickets either online or at the ticket booth at Goolwa Depot”
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The Cockle Train
5 Railway Terrace“Jump aboard The Cockle Train, an authentic steam train, to travel through the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula region on Australia's oldest steel railed railway. Built in 1887, the track is still in use today.
The train departs from the Goolwa Depot and travel west along the River Murray, with designated stops at Middleton, Port Elliot and the final destination, Victor Harbor. This journey will take you on an incredibly scenic adventure with an ascent to the top of coastal cliffs near Port Elliot for picturesque coastal views and the chance to see Souther Right Whales during migration season. Guests are given the option for a return trip when booking their tickets either online or at the ticket booth at Goolwa Depot”
Urimbirra Wildlife Park is located in Hindmarsh Valley just 6 minutes from Port Elliot via Waterport Road. There is a range of Australian animals and a park for you to explore every day (including Public Holidays). Pet a kangaroo, pat a koala, feed an emu and watch a professional snake handler. Nice outing for families - our teenagers still enjoy visiting Urimbirra.
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Parque de Vida Silvestre Urimbirra
Adelaide RoadUrimbirra Wildlife Park is located in Hindmarsh Valley just 6 minutes from Port Elliot via Waterport Road. There is a range of Australian animals and a park for you to explore every day (including Public Holidays). Pet a kangaroo, pat a koala, feed an emu and watch a professional snake handler. Nice outing for families - our teenagers still enjoy visiting Urimbirra.
Worth a visit
Wonderful book store and cafe, lovely giftware. Only a one minute walk from The Sandcastle
South Seas Books & Trading
53 North TerraceHealth and Medical
Hopefully you won’t need a Doctor during your stay, but just in case…. this clinic is open :
8am-6pm Mon - Fri
9am-2pm Sat
10am-2pm Sun
Closed Public Holidays
Victor Medical Centre
11 Ocean StHopefully you won’t need a Doctor during your stay, but just in case…. this clinic is open :
8am-6pm Mon - Fri
9am-2pm Sat
10am-2pm Sun
Closed Public Holidays
This is the closest Pharmacy to The Sandcastle, on the corner of North and Montpelier Terraces, just across from the Royal Family Hotel.
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-12.30pm
Port Elliot Pharmacy
This is the closest Pharmacy to The Sandcastle, on the corner of North and Montpelier Terraces, just across from the Royal Family Hotel.
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-12.30pm
This is the closest HOSPITAL with EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE to The Sandcastle.
In an emergency call 000
Southern Fleurieu Health Service
This is the closest HOSPITAL with EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE to The Sandcastle.
In an emergency call 000