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Delve into Goolwa South in Australia
Goolwa South in the region of South Australia is a city in Australia - some 582 mi or ( 937 km ) West of Canberra , the country's capital .
Current time in Goolwa South is now 01:04 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Adelaide " with a UTC offset of 10.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tooperang, Port Elliot, Finniss, and Adelaide. While being here, make sure to check out Tooperang . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Goolwa South ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Comfort Inn Victor Harbour presented by Peter Bellingham
A quick tour of the facilities of Comfort Inn Motel at Victor Harbour on the Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia ..
Wooden Boat Festival Goolwa Wharf WebcamTimelapse.wmv 26th - 27th February 2011.
Mobotix Webcam overlooking the historic river port town of Goolwa (Approx 80kms from Adelaide) This is where Australia's mighty Murray River meets the sea. The Wharf precinct is the home of the intern ..
PS Marion & PS Oscar W_Goolwa - 12 March 2007
The paddle steamers 'Marion' and 'Oscar W' at the Wooden Boat festival at Goolwa, South Australia, 2007. ..
Brill Car 60 Goolwa
Car 60 arrives at Goolwa from Victor Harbor during the Wooden Boat Festival. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Goolwa, South Australia
Goolwa is a historic river port on the Murray River near the Murray Mouth in South Australia, and joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island. The name "Goolwa" means "elbow" in Ngarrindjeri, the local Aboriginal language. Goolwa is approximately 100 km south of Adelaide, and is the seat of the Alexandrina Council. It is in the state electoral district of Hammond and the federal Division of Mayo. At the 2006 census, Goolwa had a population of 5,882.
Located at -35.50 138.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Goolwa Barrages
The Goolwa Barrages comprise five barrage structures in the channels linking Lake Alexandrina to the mouth of the River Murray and the Coorong in Australia. They were constructed in order to (1) reduce salinity levels in the lower reaches of the River Murray, Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert and (2) to stabilise the river level, for both upstream irrigation and pumping.
Located at -35.53 138.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Currency Creek Arboretum
The Currency Creek Arboretum (CCA; or Currency Creek Arboretum Eucalypt Research Centre) is located in South Australia near the geographical feature and small town of Currency Creek, up from the mouth of the Murray River at Goolwa, and south of Adelaide. CCA is a 32-hectare specialist Eucalypt arboretum and research centre, comprised solely of Australian native plants. Privately owned and operated, CCA is open by appointment only and does not charge entry fees.
Located at -35.45 138.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Hindmarsh Island
Hindmarsh Island is an island in the lower Murray River near the town of Goolwa, South Australia. Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, it is a popular tourist destination, which has increased in popularity since the Hindmarsh Island bridge was opened in 2001. The majority of the island is agricultural in nature
Located at -35.52 138.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Middleton, South Australia
Middleton is a town in South Australia on the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It is situated between the towns of Port Elliot and Goolwa. At the 2006 census, Middleton had a population of 818. Middleton is a holiday and tourist destination with a popular surf beach. Some Southern Right Whales calve and mate in the waters off Middleton's beaches and can be viewed from Middleton Point or Bashams Beach during the whale watching season (June or July to October).
Located at -35.50 138.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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