Local Attractions and Things To Do

Fleurieu Peninsula

The Fleurieu Peninsula is a 'coathanger' shaped strip of land bounded by water – Gulf St. Vincent on its west, the Southern Ocean below, and the Murray River, Lake Alexandrina and Coorong National Park – together forming one of Australia's largest freshwater recreation regions.

The Stumps is the ideal gateway for a scenic drive along the Fleurieu Penisula. You can explore many of the towns along the  peninsula including Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Port Elliot, Victor Harbour and the greater part of Lake Alexandrina, all within a few hours drive of The Stumps B & B..

With its temperate climate, central highlands and coastal fringes, the Fleurieu Peninsula offers wine, wildlife and water in delightful abundance. More than 75 cellar door wineries, many with restaurants attached, offer the opportunity to taste some of Australia’s most exciting wines and regional cuisine. Roadside stalls offer the freshest seasonal produce for your picnic baskets.

Australian wildlife presents itself to the visitor throughout the year. Little Penguins return to nests on Granite “Penguin” Island every evening of the year. Kangaroos can be seen on the hillsides in most of the 20 or so national parks, in particular in Cox Scrub, Newland Head and Deep Creek. The Coorong National Park is famous for its migratory waders and the Onkaparinga Estuary, Aldinga Scrub and areas around Mount Compass, Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island reward bird watchers. Winter migrations of the Southern Right whales are seen along the coastlines of the Peninsula, particularly along Encounter Bay. Winter and springtime wildflowers and orchids delight the keen observer.

As a peninsula, water plays a major part in the recreational activities of locals and visitors alike. Long sandy beaches, rugged cliffscapes, and sheltered coves introduce a range of year round holiday activities that include fishing, surfing, scuba and snorkelling, sailing and swimming.