Goolwa was once a thriving river port, but now the paddle steamers carry tourists instead of cargo. The historic buildings have been restored as art galleries, cafes and Bed and Breakfasts, and on weekend and holidays, the steam trains roll in and out of the Grand Old Wharf Area.
With both fresh and salt water, Goolwa is a ‘mecca’ for the keen fisherman and the Murray Mouth is not only a great place to fish, but a remarkable piece of landscape. Every type of watersport is available, and if you don’t own a boat you can always hire one. Hindmarsh Island and the Coorong provide kilometres of unspoiled wetlands and at the end of the day, you can always enjoy the award winning local wine.… more