One of the larger towns in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Yankalilla has retained its ‘old village’ atmosphere, with the pretty Bungala River flowing through the township. Take a walk along the tree-lined streets, admiring the rural architecture and cottage gardens. Yankalilla is the site of one of the world’s newest Marian Shrines – the Shrine of

Second Valley is located just of Main South Road between Rapid Bay and Normanville. The main road into this tiny coastal port is marked by the old mill, now converted to more modern uses. The town itself is reminiscent of a Cornish fishing village, hugging the edge of Yankalilla Bay. The rugged geological formations and

Easily overlooked Rapid Bay hasn’t yet succumbed to the flurry of beachside development seen elsewhere. Those with a nose for history will find an important South Australian landmark – a boulder on which SA’s founding father, Colonel William Light, carved his initials after he first stepped ashore from his ship The Rapid, in the new

Normanville is a popular seaside resort town with long sandy beaches, good camping and good accommodation choices.  Stroll along the white sands to nearby Carrickalinga or Lady Bay, overlooking inshore reefs that now provide great snorkelling, fishing and scuba diving but once were the downfall of many sailors shipwrecked in the 19th century. Enjoy beachside

Leave the main Victor Harbor Road at Mt Compass and explore beautiful valleys containing some of the Peninsula’s loveliest country hamlets. Rolling hillsides surround small farms providing a variety of fresh produce, such as blueberries, venison or pheasants, many of which are often available at roadside stalls. If you want views, there’s none better than

A rapidly expanding grape growing area within the Southern Fleurieu wine region, Mount Jagged has a couple of cellar doors for tastings and sales, as well as a cheesewright. The area boasts views across the Central Mount Lofty Ranges to the coast en route to Victor Harbor