Take a short stroll or horse tram ride over the wooden causeway that connects the mainland at Victor Harbor to Granite Island Recreation Park.
The island is characterised by huge granite boulders tinged with orange lichen, with the sound of waves crashing against rocky shores a stirring soundtrack to your visit.
Enjoy the coastal scenery and discover the island's interesting history along the Kaiki Walk or go fishing from the jetty, or causeway (no fishing from breakwater). You may even spot a southern right whale between June and October.
For current WHALE SIGHTINGS see the button on the Fleurieu App.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Access to Granite Island is via the Victor Harbor to Granite Island Causeway. Please be aware that the causeway is exposed and offers no shelter during the crossing for pedestrians.
During severe weather events access to the causeway may be restricted or closed. When the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts 'strong winds' for Victor Harbor, the Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram will not be operating. If you're relying on the horse-drawn tram to access Granite Island on a windy day, please contact the Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram Office on (08) 8551 0720 to check if the trams are operating. During storm events the causeway will also close to pedestrians.
Closures and safety
This park is closed on days of Catastrophic Fire Danger and may also be closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger.
You can determine the current fire danger rating by checking the Fire Ban District map on the CFS website.
Check the CFS website or call the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361 for:
- Information on fire bans and current fire conditions
- Current CFS warnings and incidents
- Information on what to do in the event of a fire.
Listen to your local area radio station for the latest updates and information on fire safety.