Only minutes from the River Port of Goolwa, a stay at Karinga Park Homestead can be as lay back or as active as you like. For those who love the finer things in life, the South Coast and Fleurieu Peninsula provide a relaxing opportunity to browse old-world antique and craft markets. Nearby, wine regions of Currency Creek and Langhorne Creek are a must for connoisseurs.

We are at the gateway to the distinctive landscape of The Coorong, with an abundance of birdlife. Relax watching a variety of birds enjoying our gardens and forest. Feed the friendly magpies. Only a short drive away is the coastal resort town of Victor Harbor, home of Southern Right Whales and fairy penguins.

What to do, all within minutes drive

• Only a half an hour drive away, visit the South Australian Whale Centre
• Have fun at Greenhills Adventure Park
• Catch the famous Steam Ranger Train from Goolwa
• Visit Granite Island and view the Fairy Penguins
• Cruise the River and Coorong with Spirit Cruises - Bookings 8555 2203
• Hire a boat at The Marina
  
• Signal Point Visitor Centre
• Doll Museum and lolly shop (main street opposite Caltex)
• Award winning coffee at Café Lime opposite the reserve in the main street.
• Book a Bow making demo
• Wooden boat making demo at Goolwa Wharf – by arrangement
• Explore antique and curio shops
• Wine Tasting at various wineries in the region
• Historic Corio Hotel – book for Saturday dinner 8555 2011
• Goolwa Beach only 8 minutes drive
  – great for surfing, swimming, cockling (seasonal)
  – 4WD along the beach allowed.
• Sugar’s Beach at the Mouth less than 10 minutes
• Launch the boat to water ski, kneeboard or fish the River (Boat ramp 100m)
• Enjoy the River