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Big Duck Boat Tour is a spectacular ocean experience. Explore inaccessible areas of the coastline in a 7.3m expedition-style rigid inflatable boat. See beautiful seabirds in their natural environment. Dolphin watching and seal watching is also possible on most tours year-round.

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Granite Island Recreation Park

Granite Island is one of the most recognised ecological attractions in Victor Harbor.

Granite Island is around 62 acres and is one of the most recognised ecological attractions in Victor Harbor due to its unusual granite formations with crashing white waves, elevated views, flora and fauna, and walking trails that provide outstanding panoramic coastal views.

Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram

Ride the historic Horse Drawn Tram across The Causeway to Granite Island. The Tramway commenced operation in 1894 and is one of two remaining in the world that operate a daily service.

Kaiki Walking Trail

This 2.9 kilometre walking trail takes you on a journey around Granite Island Recreation Park. Follow the link  to find our more about the Kaiki Walking Trail, including map and key points of interest.

Dolphin and Whale Watching

Granite Island is situated in the Encounter Marine Park and full of marine life including dolphins, penguins, leafy sea dragons, seals and an abundance of marine life. From May to October you may spot a Southern Right Whale or Humpback Whale while on their annual migration.

Big Duck Boat Tours offer daily tours departing from the Causeway, where can spot dolphins, seals and whales (during whale season).

Find out more on the  Encounter Marine Park   website,  Big Duck Boat Tours , or visit the  SA Whale Centre Facebook page for the latest whale sightings.

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South Australia’s unique ocean adventure experience. Take our boat tour to see seals, dolphins and whales, as well as spectacular islands, cliffs and beaches. Bookings essential.

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Seal Island Tour - Victor Harbor

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Departing from the Granite Island Causeway, a scenic cruise takes you along the northern side of Granite Island past the Horse Tram route and historic Screwpile Jetty and around the breakwater.

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  • Commentary, spray jackets, life jackets
  • 45 minute wildlife cruise
  • See spectacular scenery & sea birds
  • See Seal Island
  • View seabirds including petrels, shearwaters and cormorants
  • Dolphin sightings are common

Departing from the Granite Island Causeway, a scenic cruise takes you along the northern side of Granite Island past the Horse Tram route and historic Screwpile Jetty and around the breakwater into the open ocean. A further 5 minutes of exhilarating motoring and you are at Seal Rock, where New Zealand Fur seals and Australian Sea Lions can be seen basking in the sun and often swim to the stationary boat to have a good look at the passengers! Seabirds including petrels, shearwaters and cormorants can also be seen on or around Seal Rock. Common and bottlenose dolphins are also often in the vicinity and sometimes race the boat. After about 15 minutes viewing the wildlife and beautiful scenery at Seal Rock and around Wright Island, The Big Duck returns to the Granite Island Causeway landing.

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  • No experience necessary

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  • Camera, sunscreen, comfortable weather appropriate clothing

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