Port Victoria SA 5573 (Pop 350)
Port Victoria is located on Yorke Peninsula’s west coast 190 km n-w of Adelaide. This tiny historic settlement was named after an early schooner surveying the coast in 1830s and it soon became an important windjammer port transporting wheat to Europe which continued until 1949. Now known as the ‘last of the windjammer ports’, Port Victoria has evolved into a quiet and peaceful holiday settlement away from any hustle and bustle.
Tourist Attractions & Info:
Jetty, Main Stone of Australia’s original jetties (1888) now popular for fishing and swimming. Maritime Museum, Main St celebrates the windjammer era with excellent displays and relics. Open (2pm-4pm) Sun/Pub Hols.
Nearby:
Goose Island Conservation Park(13 km offshore) varied bird species and Australian sea lion breeding grounds. No public transport. Wardang Island and Heritage Trail (10 km offshore) offers excellent scuba diving opportunities with about 8 wrecks to explore. As this is an Aboriginal reserve, permission to visit should be sought from the Goreta (Point Pearce) Community Council (08) 8836 7205.
Accommodation:
Port Victoria has a hotel/motel, apartments and a couple of caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: Port Victoria Kiosk, Esplanade. Tel (08) 8834 2098.
Airports:
Port Pirie Aerodrome (PPI), off Port Pirie Rd. Tel (08) 8632 2261. (170 km north); Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (196 km s-e).
Hospital:
Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital, 65 Robert St, Mailtand. Tel (08) 8832 2626. (23 km n-e).
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