Top Things to do in Goolwa
The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Goolwa, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Goolwa, Australia including Goolwa Animal Farm, Goolwa Visitor Information Centre, Art@Goolwa Inc., The Goolwa Barrage, South Coast Tourist Drive 50, Goolwa Historic Walk, Goolwa Soldiers Memorial, Holy Evangelists Anglican Church.
Restaurants in Goolwa
1. Goolwa Animal Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon during school term times. See Google for upto date opening times.Goolwa Animal Farm is a family run farm where old and young can interact with animals. The farm is set in the beautiful South Australian countryside and yet is only 6 minutes drive from the best surf beaches in SA. There are typical farm animals but also a 3 different types of kangaroos, alpacas, emus, reptiles, turtles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ponies, donkeys, cockatoos and a walk in aviary. Trailer rides free with admission, a large nature style play area and a takeaway cafe serving great coffee and refreshments ensure a great trip for all.
Reviewed By Magpie056
On Friday, the 8th of January 2021, my husband and I decided to visit with our granddaughter Skye (five years old) the Goolwa Animal Farm. I read so many good reviews, and I wanted to see this place. The owners are so kind like their many animals. We spent a lot of time with the many rabbits and guinea pigs. Skye found two new friends: a grey rabbit and a brown guinea pig, which she was feeding with carrots, bought in the shop of the owners. Then we had our lunch time at the picnic place. We brought our own breads and vegetables. There is a playground which was very much loved by our Skye. She was hopping from one wood trunk to the other for at least 30 minutes. We met a big brown horse, a pony and a donkey. Then we saw geese, ducks, chicken, two fat pigs, sheep and goats and on a trailer ride emus (for example Mr. Angry, who is really very angry), kangaroos and alpacas. The highlights for us were to be introduced to the 44-year-old Sulphur-crested cockatoo Billy, the nine-year-old python and the three-day-old little goat, which was brought to the owners almost dead after her mother didn't accept it. We three loved this place so much. You feel like being at the farm of your friends. We will be back very soon!!!
2. Goolwa Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
We are open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm, 7 days a week for visitor enquiries. The Goolwa Visitor Information Centre is located in the main street of Goolwa, at the gateway to the historic Goolwa Wharf precinct. The Centre promotes tourism services and experiences by providing a professional information and booking service with specialist knowledge of Goolwa, the Alexandrina Council Region, Fleurieu Peninsula and beyond. Come and see us to help plan your stay in our beautiful region. The Goolwa Visitor Centre provides a booking service for accommodation, tours, Coorong National Park, local event tickets and Kangaroo Island. We have an extensive gift shop stocking local and Australian made souvenirs. We can also provide tour guides for walking or bus tours, (by appointment only). The Centre is Open: 10am - 4pm, 7 days a week.
Reviewed By 143dig
I had a lovely lady help me plan my day here. I was given directions to all the amenities that I needed. Thanks so much.
3. Art@Goolwa Inc.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Art Gallery in a National Trust Building. We are an association of Artists showcasing our work in our local community, exhibiting an exciting mix of Original Art.
Reviewed By rebelnorm - Adelaide, Australia
I personally loved the jewellery made from used coffee pods, but my partner loved the wooden bespoke furniture. They also had knitwork, lots of boutique handbags, canvas paintings, metalwork, pottery and glassblown items. The people at reception were very friendly and happily gave us information about other things to do in the area. There was no pressure to buy
4. The Goolwa Barrage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By SusanScali29
A lovely drive along the Goolwa waterways towards the Barrages. Lots of bird life. Nice walk along the barrages and you may see a boat going through to the ocean side. There is a nice grassed picnic area with facilities and an Information area about the construction and history of the Goolwa Barrages. Well worth the trip to see.
5. South Coast Tourist Drive 50
6. Goolwa Historic Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By MrKiller21 - Melbourne, Australia
Split into three separate walks, all numbered and colour coded, we found this activity absolutely fascinating. The map provided by the Visitor Centre with detailed instructions and all three walks colour coded made this one of the more enjoyably historic walks we have experienced
