Goolwa
A historic river port town on the lower Murray River, with old warehouses, a paddle steamer and a vintage train. It is the northern gateway to the Coorong.
In the 19th century Goolwa was the main port for paddle steamers on the Murray River. The wharf preserves old warehouses, the paddle steamer Oscar W, and remnants of South Australia's first railway. On summer Sundays the Cockle Train, a vintage steam train, runs to and from Victor Harbor. The wharf area has cafés, wine bars and markets on the first and third Sunday of each month. Goolwa is about an hour's drive from Adelaide. It is the departure point for boat trips into the Coorong and suits a relaxed half-day stroll.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Spirit of the Coorong Cruise
- Goolwa Beach
- Goolwa Barrage
- Hindmarsh Island
- Murray Mouth
- Long Point
- Meningie & Lake Albert
- Parnka Point