River Dolls of Goolwa and Dollies Lollies

Stopping in at this unusual shop in the historic River Port of Goolwa, South Australia, will provide you with two treats. There is an award-winning display of over 3000 dolls, teddy bears and toys set out in an air-conditioned and easy-to-navigate gallery along with new and preloved dolls, bears and other toys for sale in the shop and display room. There is a small charge for entry to the Gallery. In keeping with the gallery's theme of "Childhood Memories" you can also buy lollies (sweeties - candy) from Dollies Lollies. As well as traditional lollies from your childhood, there are new favourites for everyone in the family.

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33 Cadell Street, GOOLWA SA 5214 Australia

Lyn Clark

0447 988 084 or (08) 8555 5801

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Armfield Slipway

Armfield Slipway aims to preserve historic wooden boats, maintain traditional boat-building skills and to provide a community meeting place for boat-minded people.

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56 Riverside Drive, Goolwa SA

0428 634 188

Cockling at Goolwa Beach

As long as you do it within the limits of the cockle season, you can do the 'cockle shuffle' and raise enough of these molluscs to the surface for a meal. Note that there are limits in size and weight.

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The Goolwa Community Arts & Crafts Group - Trains & Treasures

We have a large variety of Handmade Arts & Crafts from the traditional to the modern day genre.

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On the Steam Ranger Railway Platform – Dunbar Ave Goolwa

(08) 8555 5600

Mundoo Island Station Tours

Enjoy a scenic tour (1.5 hours) of this unique cattle and sheep station, run over a series of islands in the heart of the Coorong. We offer historic station tours, bird watching tours or photography tours. The unusual blend of salt and fresh water environments lend themselves to myriad birdlife and a diverse ecological wonderland with picturesque scenery and natural flora and fauna. Your tour begins on Hindmarsh Island and progresses across the Mundoo Barrage to Mundoo Island where the historical story begins to unfold.

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Mundoo Island via Hindmarsh Island

Sally Grundy

0477 740 722

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South Lakes Golf Club

The Award Winning South Lakes Golf Club is situated in Goolwa, a seaside resort where the River Murray meets the Southern Ocean on the Fleurieu Peninsula and only 80km from Adelaide by road. Whilst its members own the Club, visitors are always welcome to enjoy all of the facilities.

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Billabong Road, Goolwa, SA 5214

Matt Rogerson

08 8555 2512 or 0429 268 756

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The Cockle Train

SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist resort town of Victor Harbor.

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Fleurieu Distillery and Steam Exchange Brewery

The Fleurieu Distillery has already gained national and international awards since it began production. Meet the head brewers Angela and Gareth Andrews.

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Goolwa Wharf, Goolwa Wharf Precinct, 1 Cutting Road, Goolwa

Gareth Andrews

Angela Andrews

(08) 8555 3406

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SteamRanger

SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the tourist resort town of Victor Harbor.

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Goolwa Station, Goolwa

1300 655 991

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Ocean Living Surf School

Learn how to surf and have surfing lessons from Ocean Living Surf School, located at Goolwa Beach, 80 minutes south of Adelaide CBD. Ocean Living Surf School offers group and private surf lessons; team building; surfing awareness lessons for kids, adults, parties, school groups, women only, corporate and community groups. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Proprietor Philip Ball and his instructors provide a great learning experience with the latest gear and techniques with all equipment provided (surfboard, wetsuits, sun block). We also incorporate safety and ocean awareness into all lessons, all of which is designed to get you surfing and improving and above all having fun.

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1 Beach Road, Goolwa Beach, South Australia

Phil Ball

0487 921 232

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Canoe the Coorong

Canoe the Coorong showcases one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets. Located just 85 km south of Adelaide is the internationally recognised Coorong Wetlands. Stretching more than 140 kilometres, the Coorong National Park protects a string of spectacular saltwater lagoons which are sheltered from the Southern Ocean by the sweeping, rolling sand dunes of the Young Husband Peninsula. The best way to explore these waterways is by kayak. This is a chance to explore Storm Boy country.

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Paddle Steamer Oscar 'W'

One hour paddle steamer cruises departing from the Goolwa Wharf. Booking via the Goolwa Riverboat Centre for the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre.

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Goolwa Wharf, end of Cutting Road, Goolwa

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Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises

We offer 2 hour, 3.5 hour, and 6 hour cruises from Goolwa, 90 kilometres south of Adelaide, South Australia, through the Goolwa Barrage, to the River Murray Mouth and into the Coorong National Park.

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Cruise the Coorong

Cruise the Coorong operates cruises into the Coorong National Park from September through to May on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (during school holidays) and Saturdays. The cruise is suitable for all ages and is a great way to explore the beautiful Lower Murray River, Goolwa Lakes and the Coorong. The cruises depart from the Goolwa Wharf .

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Southern End of Main Wharf Goolwa SA 5214

Michael Veenstra

0410488779

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Goolwa River Boat Centre

As a museum, the Goolwa River Boat Centre houses many exhibits that illustrate the river and its place in the development of Australia, including many models of boats from the trading era, as well as historic photos and relics of the former trade, all backed up by panels discussing the various artefacts and their place in history.

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Goolwa Wharf, end of Cutting Road, Goolwa

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Goolwa History Centre and Museum - National Trust Goolwa

Built around 1872 as a Blacksmiths shop the museum displays the history of Goolwa, Currency Creek and Hindmarsh Island.

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11 Porter Street, Goolwa, SA 5214

Anthony Presgrave

(08) 8555 2221

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Other options:

  • Goolwa Animal Farm
  • Goolwa Boating Experience
  • Kingo Surfing
  • SA Skydiving