Saturday 20 January 2007

Highlights

Walking Trails
20 conservation parks on the Fleurieu Peninsula offer untouched scrubland, a home to kangaroos, koalas, emus and reptiles. The Heysen Trail (Australia's longest footpath) and Kuitpo Forest are great for walking. There are several trails with graded bushwalks to explore the gorge. This park is full of native trees, birds and reptiles.

Restaurants
Throughout the area there is an enticing variety of restaurants producing gourmet meals using the area's local produce; The Salopian Inn, The Barn, Limeburners , Star of Greece and d'Arrys Verandah, among others.

Arts & Crafts
There are plenty of art and craft shops, plant nurseries, a chocolate factory and local produce..

Coast & Beaches
The region boasts kilometers of white, clean uncrowded beaches, such as Christies, Sellicks and Maslins (Australia's first nudist beach). These are found along the coast of Gulf St Vincent. A short drive away is Port Noarlunga, with an underwater trail for snorkeling and scuba diving.