Victor Harbor History Tour: Whaling, Shipwrecks and Settlers Tales
Encounter Bay
Discover the fascinating maritime history of Victor Harbor on this engaging history tour. Learn about whaling, shipwrecks, and the early settlers who made their home in Yilki.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Encounter Bay - We start at the Bay and hear about the whales that come into the Bay
  • 60 Franklin Parade - We stop at the Yilki store for a drink refreshment (inclusive) and hear about the early whaling in the Bay and Whaling stories
What's Included
  • Personalized guide
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

On this tour, you will hear about the local maritime history, which includes the early and successful whaling industry around the Bluff and Granite Island. You will be told stories about the early fishing families and learn how a number of shipwrecks in Encounter Bay persuaded the colony administrators that it would not be a suitable capital city for South Australia.

Together with your local guide we will take you for a stroll along the coast and to out-of-the-way places around the streets of Yilki, which is four kilometres from Victor Harbor. The word Yilki is an Aboriginal word meaning place by the sea.

You will hear stories of the early European settlers who made their new home in Yilki. And you will see sites of heritage importance, including one of South Australia’s first inns.

  • Dog friendly
Location
60 Franklin Parade
Franklin Parade
Opposite the Yilki Store, Encounter Bay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 12 guests
1 Adult
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