Victor Harbour Granite Island Penguins

Not only can you walk around the island and take in the sights and sounds of granite island recreation park but if you re into wildlife you ll be pleased to know the island is home to one of the state s most adorable birds the little penguin.

Victor harbour granite island penguins.

Whilst in south australia it s worth it to go to victor harbor and walk out to granite island. There you will find a rescue center or centre devoted to fairy penguins. Granite island is home to a small colony of wild little penguins who return home from their day in the ocean at dusk. This time the fairy penguins were not showing but we enjoyed a tasty lunch at the cafe and walked the circuit again.

The little museum is informative but best of all is to be there for feeding times as the caretakers do a great job of describing the penguins their biology their rescue and their prospects in nature for the future. But it s not only little penguins you will see with all the islands natural wildlife to discover after dark. Look no further than granite island off the coast of victor harbor on south australia s fleurieu peninsula. Whenever we visit victor some time on granite island is a must.

Twilight tours are conducted for guests to the island to spot the little penguins as they return from the ocean at sunset. Take in pretty port noarlunga and victor harbor including granite island then look for seals sealions and dolphins on a seal island cruise. Tour and taste wines at two regarded wineries d arenberg and gemtree and savor local produce as a picnic lunch and sample platter.