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Home in Goolwa South
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviewsEscape the Blues•200m-River•Fireplace•Netflix•Wifi
Escape the Blues Goolwa is in the perfect holiday location, almost hidden, but so close to all of Goolwa’s attractive leisure facilities. *Only 200m to the popular nature playground, boat ramp, Fleurieus and Bombora Cafe *Fireplace and outdoor fire pit *The open plan design offers a great space for couples, friends and or families *Front and rear entertaining decks *Wifi *Smart TV with Netflix *Luxury linen and bath towels provided *Filtered drinking water *Board games & table tennis available
3 – 10 Apr
Guesthouse in Goolwa South
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsRiverside Retreat …. with lovely water view
Located at the calm waters of the riverfront you can watch the yacht racing, Oscar W paddle steamer pass by or casually walk along the shore to the cafes & the local activities. Comfortable furnishings throughout, the master bedroom has a postrepedic king sized bed & views of the water. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed. There is also a small public jetty in front. Walk or ride anywhere! Maybe catch the train to Victor or cruise the river. Everything is a few hundred meters!
20 – 27 June
Home in Goolwa South
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviewsPaddle Steamer PS Federal Retreat
* Built in 1902, the PS FEDERAL Paddle Steamer now rests on stilts in the River Murray near where the Mighty River completes its journey and joins the Southern Ocean. 2bedrooms, large lounge and galley kitchen with panoramic views of Hindmarsh Island & watercraft on the river. Off Grid, Eco-Friendly with solar powered (12 volt) system for less environmental impact. Not just a place to stay but a unique accommodation experience on the Fleurieu Peninsula on board the Paddle Steamer PS FEDERAL!
19 – 26 Nov
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsMr Percival Goolwa-Pet Friendly- 50m to Waterfront
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Cottage in Goolwa
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviewsCute modern cottage
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Holiday home in Goolwa Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviewsTabakea Holiday House @Goolwa Beach - pets welcome
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Home in Goolwa South
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsDRiFT Pets welcome
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Home in Goolwa Beach
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsPerfect family & pet beach escape, cosy home
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsBeachwood - Front-Row Goolwa Beach (Pet-friendly)
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Quick stats about holiday rentals in Goolwa Beach
Total rentals | 100 properties |
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Rentals with dedicated workspaces | 20 properties have a dedicated workspace |
Pet-friendly rentals | 40 properties allow pets |
Family-friendly rentals | 90 properties are a good fit for families |
Total number of reviews | 3.4K reviews |
Nightly prices starting at | $92 AUD before taxes and fees |
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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