Darren & Lorraine's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food and service. Close walk from the apartment. Takeaway available or recommend making a reservation to avoid disappointment.
41 locals recommend
Hotel Elliot
35 The StrandGreat food and service. Close walk from the apartment. Takeaway available or recommend making a reservation to avoid disappointment.
Local hotel. Family friendly. Great menu. Easy walk from apartment.
19 locals recommend
Royal Family Hotel
32 North TerraceLocal hotel. Family friendly. Great menu. Easy walk from apartment.
Iconic bakery! Easy walking distance from the apartment. Always expect a line up. Takeaway and limited outdoor seating. A must do while visiting.
66 locals recommend
Port Elliot Bakery
31 North TerraceIconic bakery! Easy walking distance from the apartment. Always expect a line up. Takeaway and limited outdoor seating. A must do while visiting.
Closest cafe to the apartment. Absolute beachfront. Eat in or take away.
47 locals recommend
Flying Fish Restaurant & Cafe
The CuttingClosest cafe to the apartment. Absolute beachfront. Eat in or take away.
Cafe located close to apartment. Enjoy great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Nice open deck area.
8 locals recommend
The Retro Vibe
33 The StrandCafe located close to apartment. Enjoy great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Nice open deck area.
Jelly Cafe
20 The StrandCafe and local produce. Easy walk from apartment. Eat in area or takeaway.
Located on The Strand and an easy stroll from the apartment for a coffee or juice.
7 locals recommend
Yeo Haus Coffee Hole
49 The StrandLocated on The Strand and an easy stroll from the apartment for a coffee or juice.
Local cafe, easy walking distance. Eat inside or outside. Takeaway available.
24 locals recommend
Cockles Cafe
33 North TerraceLocal cafe, easy walking distance. Eat inside or outside. Takeaway available.
Excellent takeaway within walking distance to apartment. Excellent service, nice food. Can ring ahead to order.
The Chicken Run
Excellent takeaway within walking distance to apartment. Excellent service, nice food. Can ring ahead to order.
Saigon Memories Vietnamese restaurant. Located on The Strand very close to apartment. Dine in or take away.
Saigon memories
Saigon Memories Vietnamese restaurant. Located on The Strand very close to apartment. Dine in or take away.
Indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeaway. Approx 10 minute walk from the apartment.
10 locals recommend
Beaches
55 North TerraceIndoor and outdoor seating as well as takeaway. Approx 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
24 locals recommend
De Groot Coffee
89-91 Hill StLocated in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Delicious wood oven pizza. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Harborganics
89-91 Hill StreetDelicious wood oven pizza. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
2-3kms from apartment. Accessible from encounter coastal pathway, 45min walk along Knights and Boomer beaches, or a short drive. Upstairs cafe via lift or stairs. Indoor and outdoor dining. Absolute beachfront as well as overlooking SteamRanger railway.
13 locals recommend
Chiton Beach Cafe
LOT 440 Hindmarsh Esplanade2-3kms from apartment. Accessible from encounter coastal pathway, 45min walk along Knights and Boomer beaches, or a short drive. Upstairs cafe via lift or stairs. Indoor and outdoor dining. Absolute beachfront as well as overlooking SteamRanger railway.
3kms from apartment. Accessible from encounter coastal walkway if you leave path at Middleton. Easy drive and parking.
28 locals recommend
Pipi at Middleton
25 Goolwa Rd3kms from apartment. Accessible from encounter coastal walkway if you leave path at Middleton. Easy drive and parking.
Located in Inman Valley, take a scenic drive to enjoy this cafe especially if you enjoy waffles, crepes and vanilla slice!
Explore Glacier Rock here.
8 locals recommend
Belicious
1 Mount Alma RoadLocated in Inman Valley, take a scenic drive to enjoy this cafe especially if you enjoy waffles, crepes and vanilla slice!
Explore Glacier Rock here.
Local must do
Directly adjacent apartment and direct views from front communal area. Iconic jetty. Watch dolphins and seals regularly spotted in the bay. Family friendly beach, bring your boogie board, bucket & spade and beach towels.
47 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay
Directly adjacent apartment and direct views from front communal area. Iconic jetty. Watch dolphins and seals regularly spotted in the bay. Family friendly beach, bring your boogie board, bucket & spade and beach towels.
Iconic local trains run by volunteers. Ride the heritage diesel and coal trains all year round. The Port Elliot station is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. View the train going past from apartment front window! Train runs between Goolwa and Victor Harbour.
60 locals recommend
The Cockle Train
5 Railway TerraceIconic local trains run by volunteers. Ride the heritage diesel and coal trains all year round. The Port Elliot station is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. View the train going past from apartment front window! Train runs between Goolwa and Victor Harbour.
Conveniently a few blocks from the apartment. The Strand is the Main Street through the town featuring most local shops (homewares, antiques), galleries, cafes and hotel. The cockle train runs through the street. Ocean views at the top end of the street. Heritage trail places of interest. Definitely leave time for a wander.
The Strand
The StrandConveniently a few blocks from the apartment. The Strand is the Main Street through the town featuring most local shops (homewares, antiques), galleries, cafes and hotel. The cockle train runs through the street. Ocean views at the top end of the street. Heritage trail places of interest. Definitely leave time for a wander.
Join the coastal trail from the apartment. So many beautiful views at any time of day. Accessible for bikes, scooters, walking, running, prams, wheelchairs (some areas challenging). From Goolwa to Victor Harbor with plenty of opportunities to join or leave the trail. The SteamRanger railway runs adjacent to trail at many spots.
Encounter Coastal Trail
Encounter Coastal TrailJoin the coastal trail from the apartment. So many beautiful views at any time of day. Accessible for bikes, scooters, walking, running, prams, wheelchairs (some areas challenging). From Goolwa to Victor Harbor with plenty of opportunities to join or leave the trail. The SteamRanger railway runs adjacent to trail at many spots.
Horseshoe Bay beach is an iconic beach in South Australia. Located adjacent the apartment you only need to cross the road for access.
10 locals recommend
Port Elliot Beach
Horseshoe Bay beach is an iconic beach in South Australia. Located adjacent the apartment you only need to cross the road for access.
A very short walk around the coastal pathway to this area of seclusion overlooking Horseshoe Bay.
Ladies Beach
A very short walk around the coastal pathway to this area of seclusion overlooking Horseshoe Bay.
Accessible from coastal walk around the bay. Stunning natural area. Watch the waves crash over the rocks, local birds etc. Definitely bring your camera. Not suitable for swimming.
Green Bay
Accessible from coastal walk around the bay. Stunning natural area. Watch the waves crash over the rocks, local birds etc. Definitely bring your camera. Not suitable for swimming.
If you love memorabilia then you will enjoy a visit to the local museum.
Port Elliot Showgrounds and Museum
Cameron StreetIf you love memorabilia then you will enjoy a visit to the local museum.
Located centrally on The Strand. Check their own pages for current exhibitions and displays.
The Strand Gallery
41 The StrandLocated centrally on The Strand. Check their own pages for current exhibitions and displays.
Homewares, jewellery, shoes, clothing and more! Conveniently located on The Strand.
7 locals recommend
Elliot & Me
6 North TerraceHomewares, jewellery, shoes, clothing and more! Conveniently located on The Strand.
Homewares, furniture and more! Conveniently located on The Strand.
6 locals recommend
Living By Design
34 The StrandHomewares, furniture and more! Conveniently located on The Strand.
Mist
26 The StrandHomewares, jewellery, shoes, clothing and more! Conveniently located on The Strand.
Jetty Food Store
42 North TerraceFresh local produce and the best fresh juice blends!
Local Rotary market in Lakala reserve. Easy walk from the apartment.
Port Elliot Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
Young StreetLocal Rotary market in Lakala reserve. Easy walk from the apartment.
Local Rotary market held by the wharf in Goolwa.
38 locals recommend
Goolwa Wharf Markets every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
Local Rotary market held by the wharf in Goolwa.
Relaxed and friendly cellar door featuring Charlotte Dalton and Cooke Brothers wines. Tastings available, family friendly. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
The Joinery at Factory 9
91 Hill StRelaxed and friendly cellar door featuring Charlotte Dalton and Cooke Brothers wines. Tastings available, family friendly. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Local artist painting local spots and more. Cards, merchandise and commission work too. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Richard John Art
87 Hill StLocal artist painting local spots and more. Cards, merchandise and commission work too. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Hair styling, make up and homewares. By appointment. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Rollo
89-91 Hill StHair styling, make up and homewares. By appointment. Located in Factory 9, corner of Waterport Rd and Hill St. An easy 20-25 walk, or short drive from apartment.
Located approx half hour drive away, the Myponga Reservoir is open for walks, picnics, fishing and kayaking. We recommend hiring a kayak from this friendly local business to see the reservoir in its serene beauty. Single and double kayaks available.
11 locals recommend
Myponga Market
46 Main S RdLocated approx half hour drive away, the Myponga Reservoir is open for walks, picnics, fishing and kayaking. We recommend hiring a kayak from this friendly local business to see the reservoir in its serene beauty. Single and double kayaks available.
Family run amazing wildlife park. Get up close to many animals. Food available to feed the kangaroos. Talks given by the wildlife staff.
41 locals recommend
Urimbirra Wildlife Park
Adelaide RoadFamily run amazing wildlife park. Get up close to many animals. Food available to feed the kangaroos. Talks given by the wildlife staff.
Get up close to farm animals.
A short drive from the apartment.
12 locals recommend
Goolwa Animal Farm
85 Airport RdGet up close to farm animals.
A short drive from the apartment.
For the thrill seekers!
Located approx 15 minute drive from apartment at nearby Goolwa airport.
SA Skydiving - Goolwa Beach
492 Boettcher RdFor the thrill seekers!
Located approx 15 minute drive from apartment at nearby Goolwa airport.
Approx 45 min drive from Pt Elliot. A challenging and fun experience for all the family! Book online to avoid disappointment.
TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest
Approx 45 min drive from Pt Elliot. A challenging and fun experience for all the family! Book online to avoid disappointment.
Fleurieu Peninsula
Goolwa
Victor Harbor
Port Elliot
Middleton
McLaren Vale
Encounter Bay
Cape Jervis
Normanville
Carrickalinga
Yankalilla
Mount Compass
Mount Jagged
Strathalbyn
Myponga
Essentials
Local grocer within the town. All larger supermarkets located in nearby Victor Harbor and Goolwa.
7 locals recommend
Port Elliot IGA Friendly Grocer
34 North TerraceLocal grocer within the town. All larger supermarkets located in nearby Victor Harbor and Goolwa.
Only pharmacy in town located on corner of Montpelier and North Terrace. Larger pharmacies located in nearby Victor Harbor and Goolwa.
Port Elliot Pharmacy
30 North TerraceOnly pharmacy in town located on corner of Montpelier and North Terrace. Larger pharmacies located in nearby Victor Harbor and Goolwa.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Orcas Taxi service
Local taxi service. Phone 132227
Getting around
Des’s Peninsula Taxis
Local taxi service. Phone 133377