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Holiday home in Goolwa South
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

The Deck ~ Goolwa. River and Beach - Pet friendly

JoanRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Thank you Lauren and Nick. we had a lovely stay. your holiday home is very spacious, fantastic amenities and very stylish. Very close to the golf course and Bombora for breakfast. Highly recommended your home to others. Joanie
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Home in Goolwa
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Seaside Daisy 3 Bedrooms 6 Beds

GraceRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Wow! What an amazing place to stay! The photos did not do the place justice. We spent two nights with our two children and our friends and their child. I was worried it may be too small for us all but we stepped inside and we're amazed by the space with two separate living areas. The house has been so beautifully furnished. The beds were comfier than our own and every piece of furniture was stylish and homely. The showers were big rain style showers and the kids loved the big bath. The central heating kept us cosy while it was raining and windy outside and the outdoor space with the firepit was so lovely when we finally got a spot of sun. The location was great as it was close to town but still peaceful and quiet. Would definitely stay here again in the future! Highly recommended! Thanks again! :-)
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Earthen home in Currency Creek
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

The Cottage at Blue Door Farm

AliRating, 5 stars4 days ago
A cosy, beautifully decorated space, perfect for a weekend getaway. We felt so at home the moment we stepped foot inside. Jess and Shane were super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The little fire kept us super warm on a chilly winter evening.
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Tiny home in Middleton
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Pipi Studio

MacushlaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Lovely little spot for a night away. Gorgeous touches around the place. Loved the idea of the semi outdoor bath but ran out of time sadly. Sweet to see the train go past at the back of the property and a glimpse down to the ocean. Would come back for sure. Thank you 🙏
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Guest suite in Goolwa
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews

Hampton on Washington -Breakfast Wi-Fi Netflix Inc

MarkRating, 5 stars3 months ago
We were made to feel at home and had a wonderful stay on our way through to Kangaroo Island. It was spotlessly clean too.
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Apartment in Port Elliot
5 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

Sandy Bay Studio

LucyRating, 5 stars4 days ago
The place is stunning full stop! the view is beautiful! The place has been done nicely, bathrooms and kitchen filled with lots of supplies. It’s close to the main house but it’s so private do even notice they are there. Nina even reached out to let us know when a whale came up so we could see through the telescope. so cool! Overall, would 100% stay here again.
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Cottage in Goolwa Beach
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews

Farview Shack: Cosy retro weekender

LucyRating, 5 stars2 months ago
We loved staying at Farview Shack, very comfortable and clean and the views are awesome. Lucy and Bob
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Home in Goolwa
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews

The Rushes -Goolwa Wharfe and Market Precinct

LisaRating, 5 stars2 months ago
We felt right at home straight away, lovely set-up with everything that you need to have a home away from home. enjoyed relaxing in the bath and the electronic bed - fantastic. the outdoor area was relaxing, enjoyed reading a book. Great location in Goolwa, walkable to main street. Has Hays St Bar & Kitchen very close and worth going to have a meal. Also, recommend the Thí restaurant in the main street. Looking forward to staying here again soon.

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Goolwa Beach

  • Total rentals

    110 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $93 AUD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    4.3K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    100 properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    60 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Your guide to Goolwa Beach

Welcome to Goolwa Beach

A quiet suburb in the historic river port of Goolwa, Goolwa Beach faces the wild Southern Ocean on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. The namesake surf beach is just one of a long line of beaches stretching far into the distance, interrupted only by the opening of the Murray River to the ocean. Goolwa Beach is a maze of residential streets bordered by coastal scrub to the west and the town’s riverside golf course to the east. You’ll walk from your stay to the beach via tracks leading through the coastal dunes, or down Beach Road to swim at a patrolled strip of sand.

Inland from the beach, the town of Goolwa lines the final bend in the Murray River before it reaches the ocean. The port thrived as a shipbuilding centre and the terminal for the paddle steamers and barges plying the mighty river in the 19th century, and many sandstone buildings from that era are still standing in the heritage-listed old centre of town. Across the bridge from the old part of town, Hindmarsh Island is just one of a handful of islands to explore between the river and the water sports haven of Lake Alexandrina.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Goolwa Beach

The beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula and the waters of Lake Alexandrina are best enjoyed in summer, with dry, hot days from around November to March. In April, Goolwa hosts Aquafest, a popular festival of speed boat racing and a celebration of classic sailboats. And every other April, the charming South Australian Wooden Boat Festival features vintage yacht races on the river. There’s nothing but ocean between the Goolwa Beach coastline and the Antarctic, so you can experience chilly days even at the height of summer, when an offshore wind picks up. You’ll experience more rain from late autumn to early spring, but winter days are generally mild, while nighttime temperatures occasionally hover around freezing.


Top things to do in Goolwa Beach

Goolwa Wharf

The focal point of the river port, Goolwa Wharf is one of only two places in the world where you can step off a steam locomotive and onto a steam-powered paddleboat. (The other place is in the Scottish Highlands.) Take a cruise to the mouth of the Murray before sampling the wares at the winery cellar door, brewery, and whisky distillery on the wharf.

Goolwa State Heritage Area

The old part of Goolwa runs a few blocks inland from the town’s timber wharf to the 1860 Council Chambers. In this compact heritage area, you find the Goolwa National Trust Museum, which houses what may well be the first motorhome ever built in the country, as well as grand timber hotels and venerable sandstone buildings.

Encounter Bikeway

Bring your own bicycles, or hire e-bikes in Goolwa, to take advantage of the Encounter Bikeway, which runs more than 31 kilometres from Goolwa along the coast to the towns of Middleton, Port Elliot, and Victor Harbor. As soon as you leave Goolwa Beach you’ll pass through the melaleuca forest and dunes of Tokuremoar Reserve, a site of great significance for the local Ramindjeri and Ngarrindjeri peoples.

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