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CATCH A RIDE ABOARDwhy not ride one way and catch a ride on the historic cockle train? it is important to contact Steamranger on 1300 655 991 prior to your ride to confirm availability for space for your bicycle and arrival time of the train. the train operates every wednesday and Sunday as well as every day during Sa school holidays.

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Victor Harbor forms part of Encounter bay, visited by captain crozier in HMS Victor in 1837. rosetta Head or “the bluff” offers spectacular views.

Victor Harbor, popular for its many facilities and aquatic activities during the summer period is now a fantastic area for whale watching during the winter months.

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WELCOME the bikeway is an on-road and shared trail that links the coastal city of Victor Harbor and the river port town of Goolwa, via the coastal towns of Port Elliot and Middleton. the total distance of the bikeway is 30km. However, a range of riding distances is available, making it suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. the bikeway can be used by cyclists, walkers, skaters, rollerbladers and is wheelchair accessible.

the trail is located on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, approximately one hours drive from South australia’s capital city, adelaide. the region has plenty to offer the visitor: great options for accommodation, fantastic food and wine, surf beaches, bushwalking and much more. contact our local Visitor information centres to obtain further information on the bikeway and what the area has to offer.

VIsITOR InfORMATIOn CEnTREs Victor Harbor (08) 8551 0777 or Freecall 1800 557 094 Goolwa 1300 Goolwa (1300 466 592)

BIKE HIREVictor Harbor Cycle & skate telephone: (08) 8552 1417 Mon – Fri, 9am - 5.30 and Sat 9am - 12 midday. weekend hire can be arranged by calling during office hours.

Bicycle sAtelephone: (08) 8168 9999 located at 111 Franklin Street, adelaide opposite the bus Station and is open 7 days a week. bicycle Hire and more information on bike trails in Sa visit www.bikesa.asn.auMany accommodation operators and caravan parks along the trail have bikes available to guests. be sure to check when booking your accommodation.

sHARInG THE BIKEWAYCyclists and handcyclists: Please give way to other path users and use your bell when approaching others from behind.

Two abreast & keeping to the left: while it is legal to ride two abreast, please respect users and allow plenty of room for others to pass. wherever possible keep to the left hand side of the pathway or road.

Helmets: all cyclists, including handcyclists, are required to wear a helmet that meets the approval of Standards australia. Please ensure it is secured properly prior to setting off on your ride.

Pedestrians: Please keep to the left and be aware of safety in respect to other users of the pathway.

Water: Please ensure you carry adequate supplies of drinking water.

PROTECTInG THE EnVIROnMEnT•respect the fragile dune systems by staying on

designated pathways and boardwalks at all times.•Do Not disturb plants and animals. •Do Not leave any rubbish behind. Either place it

in the bins provided or take it home with you.

VICTOR HARBOR PORT ELLIOT MIDDLETON

GOOLWA

HINDMARSHISLAND

LEGEnD:bikeway (onroad)

bikeway (Shared Path)

Main roads

cockle train

To Port Elliot

(Joins Port Elliot section)

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VICTOR HARBOR

fEEDBACKwe would be delighted to hear of your Encounter bikeway experience. Please email your comments, stories and photos to vic@victor.sa.gov.au

MUsT sEEAnD MUsTDO• walk or catch a

ride and relax on the Horse Drawn tram across the 630m causeway to Granite island Nature Park.

•Takeapenguintour.Granite island is a declared sanctuary and home to a population of little Penguins. Dusk eco tours depart daily. call (08) 8552 7555 to book your penguin tour.

•Explore the Sa whale centre.

•treat yourself for a meal at the many restaurants, cafés and hotels in Victor Harbor.

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Wright Island

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Petrel Cove

Rosetta Harbor

Rosetta Head (The Bluff)

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Bay Rd

George Main Rd

Victor Harbor Golf Course

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28km to Goolwa 31.5km to Laffin Point 16.5km to Middleton 12.75km to Port Elliot

8.5km to Middleton 5km to Port Elliot 8km to Rosetta Head 2.5km to Victor Harbor

22.5km to Goolwa 11km to Middleton 5.5km to Rosetta Head 7km to Port Elliot

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Shared Path

Main roads

cockle train

car Park

toilet

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View, worth a pause

information

bicycle hire / shop

caravan Park

whale calving site

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Chiton

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Watson Gap

Boomer Beach

Knight Beach

Green Bay

Rocky Bay

Horseshoe Bay

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Port Elliot Rd

Esplanade

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Newell Av

Tokuremoar Reserve

Kightley Rd

Underwood Av

Port Elliot Rd

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Neighbour Av

Bristow - Smith Av

South LakesGolf Club

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Oval

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GoolwaGolf Course

Liverpool Rd

Randell Rd

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the area around Goolwa and the lower Murray is rich in aboriginal history and river heritage. the town name of Goolwa is derived from the local aboriginal word meaning elbow and refers to the sharp bend in the river between Hindmarsh island and the township. captain charles Sturt discovered the mouth of the Murray in 1830 during his epic Murray river expedition.

tokuremoar reserve is a significant ramindjeri / Ngarrindjeri place between Goolwa beach and Middleton. the 70 hectare site contains rare and endangered indigenous plants and bird species, including a coastal melaleuca forest with many trees hundreds of years old. this area is the last remaining remnant wetland eco-system in this region. its protection and respect by you is extremely important.

Middleton, located between Goolwa and Port Elliot is a popular surfing location. the nearby basham beach is proving to be a popular calving site for Southern right whales.

Port Elliot was selected as an ocean port by Governor Young. During this period, the state’s first railway between Goolwa and Port Elliot was opened. this railway was built to connect Goolwa’s riverboats with the deep sea port at Horseshoe bay. the site did not prove viable, with several ships being lost before the port was shifted to Victor Harbor.

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Laffin Point

Basham Beach

Conservation Park

Redcliff St

GOOLWA

PORT ELLIOT

MIDDLETON

MUsT sEEAnD MUsT DO• coffee stops

at Horseshoe bay and in the Strand.

• Panoramic views from Freeman Knob.

• whale watching at basham beach.

• basham beach conservation Park.

MUsT sEE AnD MUsT DO• cross the bridge to

Hindmarsh island and enjoy the river views.

• Have a beer at the Steam Exchange brewery.

• coffee & cake at one of the cafès overlooking the river Murray along the bikeway.

• walk out onto the Goolwa barrage and stand with fresh water on one side and salt on the other.

• Views from the boardwalk lookout at Goolwa beach.

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3.5km to Laffin Point 11.5km to Middleton 15km to Port Elliot 22.5km to Victor Harbor

LEGEnD

onroad

Shared Path

Main roads

cockle train

car Park

Murray MouthViews

Liverpool Rd

To Victor Harbor

(Joins Victor Harbor section)

To Goolwa

(Joins Goolwa section)

15km to Goolwa 4km to Middleton 7km to Victor Harbor

11.5km to Goolwa 4km to Port Elliot 11km to Victor Harbor

5.5km to Goolwa 6km to Middleton 10km to Port Elliot 17km to Victor Harbor

15km to Middleton 19km to Port Elliot 26km to Victor Harbor 31.5km to Rosetta Head

To Middleton

(Joins Middleton section)

LEGEnD

onroad

Shared Path

Main roads

cockle train

car Park

toilet

View, worth a pause

caravan Park

whale calving site

toilet

View, worth a pause

information

caravan Park