Things to Do on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
South Australia’s stunning Fleurieu Peninsula is just a short drive from Adelaide, making it an easy destination for day-trippers and holiday makers alike.
Visitors can expect nature, adventure, arts and culture, food and wine, plus the chance to meet some of the Fleurieu’s memorable local characters!
Love dining out? You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food.
Cafés, restaurants, iconic pubs, legendary bakeries and takeaway shops provide plenty of options.
And if you love savouring local produce, this is just the beginning.
Think award-winning dairies, artisan butchers, providores and specialist suppliers of olives, honey, seafood, fruit and vegetables, chocolates and sweets, jams, pickles and preserves, small goods… and much more!
Accommodation options are aplenty, as are the attractions and activities.
Walking and hiking trails, cycling, golf courses, camping in (and exploring!) national parks, horse riding and an ‘energy expending’ collection of family-friendly parks and playgrounds to keep the kids entertained for hours on end – they’re all within arm’s reach.
And as you traverse the Fleurieu Peninsula’s unique locations, you’ll also stumble across some unexpected experiences: camel rides, steam train adventures, horse-drawn trams, whale watching, wildlife parks, fishing charters, Coorong cruises - even skydiving. And that’s just a fraction of what’s on offer.
If browsing's more your speed, there’s no end of little boutiques, op shops, handmade crafts, art studios, bookstores, art galleries, bric-a-brac shops and weekend markets to explore, alongside a number of regular food and artisan markets.
And then there’s the spectacular beaches.
Some of South Australia’s best beaches are right here on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Whether you’re into swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, scuba diving, fossicking and foraging - or just a lively game of beach cricket - simply pack your bathers and a towel and you’re set!
To discover more of what the Fleurieu Peninsula offers, visit the links below:
