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Top Attractions in Goolwa

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  • Phil W
    Adelaide, Australia686 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place to visit with children. Animals well cared for by the owners who are very friendly. The farm could do with a bit of a revamp but overall a good day out. Enjoyed our picnic lunch sitting next to a large playground.
    Written 2 January 2024
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  • branham2016
    Adelaide, Australia6,139 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is where the waters from the Murray and Darling River Basin end up prior to the mouth of the river in the Coorong. There is a lot of information here both historical and interest. Seems there were infosigns everywhere including a brass relief map showing the position of the four barrages at Goolwa.

    By the time you walk from the entrance to where you step onto the walkway over the barrage, you will have seen signs about all the locks and dams from the start of the river system to Goolwa. The lawns are well kept and with pines nearby making for a great picnic spot. Thereā€™s even a BBQ available and undercover seating. Parking is very close to the Barrages and a wide smooth path to the walkway over the barrages.

    The day I was there was overcast and very misty giving an aura of mystery. Even the boat used for dredging the mouth was in dock.

    A pleasant and educational visit that I would encourage all to make to the Goolwa Barrages.
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Travelling Pixie
    Adelaide, Australia415 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice little stop. Some beautiful artwork available to purchase, work of local artists.
    Worth a stop and quick walk around.
    Written 30 December 2023
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  • LeahG1968
    Adelaide, Australia13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So many carp on the beach today. Amazing how wide the mouth is now with the increased water flows. Never seen is like this before.
    Written 12 February 2023
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  • KatiĆ©le Toardi Vieira
    Valinhos, SP46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The owner Michel was very welcome and shared with us his passion and history about cars and the races. He has quite a collection, is impressive. Really worth the visit.
    Written 27 October 2021
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  • Joanna A
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was helped by the friendly staff, Millie. She was very kind and gave lots of suggestions and recommendations to me in how to experience Goolwa the best way. Thanks to her, I got to enjoy the lovely town and delicious food.
    Written 14 April 2022
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  • Slinger
    Grange, Australia54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a super surprise to find ourselves drinking ā€¦ I mean tasting with Brian.. we walked in thinking we would like to look around and left with a boot full of wonderful wines. This is a must stop mid week - great specials and hidden only a 10 minute drive outside of Goolwa - well worth a visit .. beautiful Shiraz
    Written 29 June 2021
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  • DadandCab
    Coffs Harbour, Australia1,210 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Followed signage to the ā€˜historic wharfā€™ & hadnā€™t realised we were already standing on it when we were distracted by the brewery. Decided to take a look inside and confess we were already sold when we saw their ā€˜toastiesā€™ menu. Suddenly the beer was a secondary concern. One chicken & camembert & one godfather toastie later, a couple of local craft beers & we were set for the afternoon. Staff were great & in addition they put up a board showing the expected wait time for food. Recommended.
    Written 22 March 2022
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  • Hetty
    Tumut, Australia24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely friendly informative staff
    Delicious drinks in the sun protected from the annoying wind
    Will definitely go back
    Written 16 June 2023
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  • Susan C
    Melbourne, Australia810 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This market operates every weekend in December, often on some holiday weekends and on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in other months. We were there on the 1st Sunday in May to have a wander. Parking is a bit limited. It's not big (it has two walkways that take you in a circuit - and under COVID restrictions it is a one-way system) but there was a nice variety of crafts, jewellery, plants, clothing, produce and food. I bought some proteas. I also liked how it was near the Goolwa station for the Cockle train so it is also easy to view that at the same time.
    Written 24 June 2021
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  • RegKath47
    Ballarat, Australia105 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hindmash Island is well worth a visit, The Murray Mouth area has car parks and viewing areas. Toilets are over near the boat ramp (about 3kms away)
    Written 27 August 2022
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  • branham2016
    Adelaide, Australia6,139 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This playground is simply stunning in itā€™s concept, design, craftsmanship, creativity and location. Right in the banks of Lake Alexandrina with a view, even more so when it is not foggy as it was when we passed through. The area is technically named ā€œBristow Smith Reserve Nature Playspaceā€. A Google search had identified that Bristow Smith refers to ā€œReginald (Reg) H. Bristow-Smithā€ a former Council Clerk of the Alexandrina Council from 1939.

    But I digress. There are so many play equipment pieces in a reasonably small place with paths allowing to flow from one piece to another easily. The highlight has to be the 10 metre long restored wooden fishing boat where kids can be captains, maybe a pirate or two as well. There is a lot to explore. Including a tree sculpture adjacent. It is amazing as to what a talented artists can do! Play a game of spot the animals ā€“ there are many and some look like they in disguise.

    BBQ, a filtered water station, some seating and a huge lawned area adjacent. Toilet facilities are on the other side of the lawned area.

    Plenty of parking is around and if the phone runs low from taking so many photos, a charging station is nearby.
    Written 3 March 2024
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