A locals guide to Goolwa and the Fleurieu Peninsula
Great local cafe's
motherduck
13 Cadell StKuti Shack
Beach RoadHave a coffee and brunch by the beach.
Aquacaf Gourmet Cafe
94 Barrage Rdriver views and great food and coffee
Food and Drinks
Pubs, Cellar Doors, and Restaurants
Goolwa Hotel is a historical hotel, pub and restaurant in the heart of the Goolwa community. Great pub meals and a good place for a drink. TAB facilities.
12 locals recommend
Goolwa Hotel
7 Cadell StGoolwa Hotel is a historical hotel, pub and restaurant in the heart of the Goolwa community. Great pub meals and a good place for a drink. TAB facilities.
Historical Pub. Family friendly hotel, serving honest pub meals and local fare.
19 locals recommend
Corio Hotel
1 Railway TerraceHistorical Pub. Family friendly hotel, serving honest pub meals and local fare.
Fantastic beer garden and well priced food with a kids play area
19 locals recommend
Royal Family Hotel
32 North TerraceFantastic beer garden and well priced food with a kids play area
Great wine and serving fantastic wood oven pizza's one of the best we have had on the Fleurieu.
The cellar door has ample seating including long tables inside for groups, choose to sit outside on the deck, overlooking the vines or relax on a picnic blanket and bean bags on the lawns under the shade of the big beautiful gum tree.
19 locals recommend
No. 58 Cellar Door & Gallery
58 Waterport RdGreat wine and serving fantastic wood oven pizza's one of the best we have had on the Fleurieu.
The cellar door has ample seating including long tables inside for groups, choose to sit outside on the deck, overlooking the vines or relax on a picnic blanket and bean bags on the lawns under the shade of the big beautiful gum tree.
Wine bar, food, coffee, and cellar door for 90 Mile Wines on the historic Goolwa Wharf. Live music every Sunday.
22 locals recommend
Wharf Barrel Shed
7 Laurie LaneWine bar, food, coffee, and cellar door for 90 Mile Wines on the historic Goolwa Wharf. Live music every Sunday.
Goolwa Cellar Door
28 Cadell StRelaxing place with Great wine. Food available. Light music. Friendly staff.
Goolwa Surf Lifesaving Club
Beach RoadShaw Family Vintners
369 Myrtlegrove RdCellar door located just out of Goolwa.
The Grill Goolwa
11 Goolwa TerraceLooking for a burger fix. This is your place 🍔
Saltwater Cafe
2 Cadell StTake away fish and chips
good pizza.
fantastic location and generous tasty food. the staff are exceptional, plus there is a large grass area and a playground for the kids. this is one of our favourite places to take our kids and have a meal while they play on the large grass area and playground.
11 locals recommend
Islanders' Tavern
Tolarno Drivefantastic location and generous tasty food. the staff are exceptional, plus there is a large grass area and a playground for the kids. this is one of our favourite places to take our kids and have a meal while they play on the large grass area and playground.
heard great things about this new restaurant in Goolwa. get down and sample all that the local area has to offer
The Garden of Nang
heard great things about this new restaurant in Goolwa. get down and sample all that the local area has to offer
Kids and Families
Goolwa Beach
2 Beach RdGoolwa Skate Park
8 Glendale GroveGrab the kids and the boards and head to the local skate park for a roll
A must with the kids a great place to enjoy a coffee and left the kids burn off some energy. The nature space and playground is located on the Murry River near local cafe's. Amenities at the nature space include BBQs, toilets and river side swim beach.
Bristow Smith Reserve Nature Playspace
Barrage RoadA must with the kids a great place to enjoy a coffee and left the kids burn off some energy. The nature space and playground is located on the Murry River near local cafe's. Amenities at the nature space include BBQs, toilets and river side swim beach.
Sightseeing
Heritage steam train service between Goolwa & Victor Harbor, with views over coastal cliffs. Great for families.
60 locals recommend
The Cockle Train
5 Railway TerraceHeritage steam train service between Goolwa & Victor Harbor, with views over coastal cliffs. Great for families.
Not far from Goolwa and can be assessed by car or riding or walking the Encounter Bikeway. Great viewing of coastline and famous surf break.
Knights Beach
Not far from Goolwa and can be assessed by car or riding or walking the Encounter Bikeway. Great viewing of coastline and famous surf break.
Granite Island Causeway
Granite Island RoadGoolwa Visitor Information Centre
LOT 4 Goolwa TerraceGoolwa Barrage
Beacon 19 Boat Ramp RoadThings to do
Goolwa Wharf Markets every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
The South Lakes Golf Club comprises 18 holes of Santa Anna Couch fairways and Poa Annua/Bent Grass greens. The design of the course provides golfers of all ages, with differing skill levels, the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely round of golf. The relatively flat terrain makes the course a pleasant walk while listening to the waves crashing on the beach in the background.
7 locals recommend
South Lakes Golf Club
Billabong RoadThe South Lakes Golf Club comprises 18 holes of Santa Anna Couch fairways and Poa Annua/Bent Grass greens. The design of the course provides golfers of all ages, with differing skill levels, the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely round of golf. The relatively flat terrain makes the course a pleasant walk while listening to the waves crashing on the beach in the background.
KingoSurfing: South Australian Surf Schools and Surf Camps
25 Beach RoadGoolwa Motor Museum
45 Gardiner StDay Trips
45 Mins from Goolwa, great location, amazing food and beer. Best view on the peninsula.
34 locals recommend
Forktree Brewing
935 Forktree Rd45 Mins from Goolwa, great location, amazing food and beer. Best view on the peninsula.
Links Lady Bay
73 St Andrews BlvdLinks golf course
Second Valley
Absolute must brewery to visit on the Fleurieu. fantastic beers and food.
34 locals recommend
Forktree Brewing
935 Forktree RdAbsolute must brewery to visit on the Fleurieu. fantastic beers and food.
Essentials
Kies Home Timber & Hardware
64 Gardiner StreetFantastic family owned hardware store with expert advice.
Big Surf Australia
24 Goolwa RdSurf Shop located in Middleton.
Goolwa Medical Centre
9 Crocker StGoolwa Village Shopping Centre
All your shopping essentials in one place.