Encounter Bay
in Victor Harbor of South Australia, Australia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Parking and Photo Point (observation point, (19 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-35.574 and 138.601 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -35° 34' 27" and E 138° 36' 1"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:27 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:49 am and 5:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
39.393 and -31.248 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lajedo
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Explore Encounter Bay

Encounter Bay in Victor Harbor (South Australia) with it's 3,665 inhabitants is a city in Australia about 593 mi (or 954 km) west of Canberra, the country's capital.

Local time in Encounter Bay is now 09:27 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Australia / Adelaide with an UTC offset of 9.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Encounter Bay. The closest airport in Australia is Penneshaw Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mitcham, Adelaide, Honiton, Koomooloo and Loxton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

15°C (58 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Comfort Inn Victor Harbor

Address
1,7 mi
2 Victoria Street
5211 Victor Harbor
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Victor Harbor City Inn

Address
1,9 mi
51 Ocean Street
5211 Victor Harbor
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MCCRACKEN COUNTRY CLUB

Address
3,3 mi
MCCRACKEN DRIVE
5211 Victor Harbor
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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WhaleFest Kids Holiday Program

Published: December 28, 2012
Length: 46:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: April 15, 2012
Length: 37:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 45:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Horse Drawn Tram Kids Club

Published: January 19, 2012
Length: 41:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Philip Caballero

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Steam trains: The Cockle Train in South Australia

Published: February 17, 2013
Length: 40:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CHRISTINA PFEIFFER

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Whale Watching - Encounter Bay - Southern Right Whales - East of the Bluff

Published: September 05, 2011
Length: 13:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Philip Caballero

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Published: September 09, 2011
Length: 25:14 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Victor Harbor, South Australia

Victor Harbor is a city on the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 80 km south of Adelaide, South Australia. The city is the largest population centre on the peninsula, with an economy based upon agriculture, fisheries and various industries. It is also a highly popular tourist destination, with the city's population greatly expanded during the summer holidays.

Located at -35.55, 138.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local Government Areas of South Australia, Ports and harbours of South Australia, Cities in South Australia, Coastal towns in South Australia, Fleurieu Peninsula, Australian Grand Prix

Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram

The Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram is located in the city of Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia. The tramway links the visitor information centre in downtown Victor Harbor with the nearby Granite Island, running for half of its route over a 630 metre wooden viaduct or pier, locally described as a causeway. It is one of the very few horse-drawn tram routes remaining in public transit service anywhere in the world, and provides service every day throughout the year.

Located at -35.5606, 138.628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fleurieu Peninsula, Horsecar lines, Pier railways, Transport in South Australia, Tram transport in Australia, 5ft 3in gauge railways, Visitor attractions in South Australia

Granite Island (Australia)

Granite Island known by Ramindjeri as 'Nulcoowarra' is a small island next to Victor Harbor, South Australia, not far from South Australia's capital city, Adelaide. It is unpopulated, however there are buildings and shelters on the island, including a cafe. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly for people wishing to see Little Penguins (commonly called "Fairy Penguins") which breed and live on the island.

Located at -35.55, 138.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of South Australia, Fleurieu Peninsula

Mount Breckan

Mount Breckan is a grand 38-room residence, originally located on 160 acres in the south-coast town of Victor Harbor, South Australia. It was designed by William McMinn in a Gothic Revival style, and completed in 1881. The house was one of the largest residences in Australia at that time, with a floor area of 19,000 square feet, sixty rooms, two cellars and a five-storey tower.

Located at -35.5465, 138.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in South Australia

City of Victor Harbor

The City of Victor Harbor is a local government area of South Australia. It covers an area of 386.5 square kilometres along the coast about 80 kilometres south of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. The council is responsible for the town of Victor Harbor, which contains over 85% of its population, and the surrounding rural area to the north and west. The City of Victor Harbor has an estimated population of 13,608.

Located at -35.55, 138.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local Government Areas of South Australia

Victor Harbor High School

Victor Harbor High School (VHHS) is located in the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. It serves approximately 680 students in years 8 - 12.

Located at -35.55, 138.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in South Australia

HMS Swallow (1824)

HMS Swallow was a brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, built by Richard Symons, Little Falmouth as the packet ship Marquis of Salisbury for Captain Sutton, launched in 1819 and acquired by the Royal Navy in July 1824. She was sold by the Royal Navy in 1836 to the South Australian Company and was renamed South Australian. Chartered to carry free colonists and cargo to South Australia, sailed from Portsmouth under the command of Captain Alex. Allen, arriving in South Australia on 22 April 1837.

Located at -35.58, 138.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1819 ships, Ships built in the United Kingdom, Victorian-era sloops of the United Kingdom, Shipwrecks of South Australia

West Island (South Australia)

West Island is a 10 ha granite island lying 0.8 km off the southern coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, some 7 km south-west of the town of Victor Harbor. It rises to a maximum height of about 40 m in the south-west. Its main conservation value lies its seabird colonies.

Located at -35.6083, 138.592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of South Australia, Fleurieu Peninsula, Seabird colonies, Conservation parks of South Australia

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