West Island, West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve

Name: West Island
Address: West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve, Australia

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

Alternative names: Area: 24.71 acres (0.0386 mi²)Maximum elevation: 131 ftCoordinates: 35°36'30"S, 138°35'31"E

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West Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Granite Island, Victor Central Shopping Centre, Newland Memorial Uniting Church, Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram.

3.7 miNE
Area
Granite Island, Granite Island Recreation Park
96 min walk • Granite Island, also known by the Ramindjeri people as Nulcoowarra, is a small island next to Victor Harbor, South Australia, about 80 km south of South Australia's capital city, Adelaide.
4.1 miNE
35°33'12"S • 138°37'16"E
Victor Central Shopping Centre, Victor Harbor
106 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4 miNE
35°33'22"S • 138°37'16"E
Newland Memorial Uniting Church, Victor Harbor
101 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
3.9 miNE
Piers and boardwalks
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram, Victor Harbor
99 min walk • The Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram is located on the shores of the city of Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia. A 3.1 km tramway links the city's visitor information centre with the nearby Granite Island.
~1300 ftNE
Natural attraction, Protected area
West Island Conservation Park, West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve
7 min walk • West Island Conservation Park is a protected area occupying both West Island and Seal Island in coastal waters near Victor Harbor in South Australia.
2 miNE
Island
Wright Island
51 min walk • Wright Island is a 1 hectare island in Encounter Bay, South Australia. It is located between the popular tourist destination Granite Island and the prominent rocky headland known as The Bluff. The island consists largely of granite boulders.
7.2 miNE
Town
Port Elliot
185 min walk • One of the main highlights of Port Elliot is its pristine coastline, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the region. Horseshoe Bay, with its crescent-shaped shore and crystal-clear waters, is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking.
5.9 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
Greenhills Adventure Park, Victor Harbor
150 min walk • Greenhills Adventure Park was a theme park located near Victor Harbor, South Australia. It was established in 1982, and officially opened in March 1983 by Gavin Keneally, South Australia Minister for Tourism. It closed on 1 May 2016.
4.5 miW
National park
Newland Head Conservation Park
115 min walk • Visitors to Newland Head Conservation Park can explore the rugged coastline and towering cliffs that overlook the Southern Ocean. The park is home to several walking trails that offer breathtaking views of the coastline and opportunities to spot native wildlife...
3.7 miN
35°33'26"S • 138°36'40"E
Victor Harbor Public Library, Victor Harbor
94 min walk • Library
3.6 miNE
Island
Seal Island, Victor Harbor
93 min walk • Seal Island, also known as Seal Rock, is an island in the Australian state of South Australia located in Encounter Bay off the south coast of Fleurieu Peninsula approximately 2.7 kilometres south-east of Victor Harbor.