The Fleurieu
If you’re ready to explore the Fleurieu Peninsula, you are spoilt for choice of places to go. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite places to visit in our local area. We hope you’ll find as much joy in them as we do.
If you have any questions on places to visit, we’re always happy to give some more recommendations, so please do reach out.
Eat
Lost Phoenix Farm
Less than 10 minutes up the road, you’ll find the swoon-worthy Lost Phoenix Farm-a dining destination in its own right, with delicious seasonal menus designed for sharing.
Swagman Country Dining
A beloved Hindmarsh Valley option, cooked slow and best enjoyed with people you love. It’s a beautiful 15-minute drive, with plenty of charm from the moment you leave to when you arrive.
Whalers Seaside Dining
Make your way down to the seaside and enjoy a beautiful meal at Whalers Seaside Dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can choose your own adventure.
Loco Mexican
While you’re down in town, Loco Mexican’s infectious vibe and mouth-watering food will stop you in your tracks! Make sure you try a Cucumber Margarita, our go-to!
Lost Phoenix Farm
Drink
Boho Farm
Pop in to see Claire & Luke at their 82-acre vineyard, Boho Farm. Don’t walk away without grabbing a bottle of wine for on the deck later, you won’t regret it!
De Groot Coffee Co
Consider yourself a brew guru? Head down to the legends at De Groot Coffee Co for a delicious caffeine hit. If you have a coffee machine at home, grab a bag of beans while you’re there.
Cut Hill Distillery
Located on Lost Phoenix Farm, you’ll find Cut Hill Distillery. If you’re a whisky or gin lover, you’ll be in heaven at their Cellar Door. Pull up a chair, we have a feeling you’ll be there a while.
No 58 Cellar Door
Wine, lager, pizza and art, what more could you want on holidays? No 58 Cellar Door is run by two mates, Frazer and Josh, a labour of love which shows in every inch of the venue.
No. 58 Cellar Door & Gallery. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission
Flora & Fauna
WILDLIFE
Amongst our 75 acres of land at Seascape Retreat, over half of the property has never been cleared. That means that our grounds is a habitat for incredible Australian wildlife including; kangaroos, koalas and echidnas. You’ll also be able to hear the call of many birds including kookaburras, superb fairy wrens, wedge-tailed eagles, grey currawongs and a multitude of parrots. We also have our resident alpacas, sheep and cows ready to say hello to you.
THE LAND
Whilst visiting us Seascape Retreat, we invite you to wander around our property. You’ll find yourself on an adventure of our walking trails, finding new places to fall in love with. Be one with the gum trees, go searching for our creeks, springs and dams. One thing we love about this land is that every journey is a different experience, so we can’t wait to hear about where your chosen trail takes you.
Wildlife at Seascape Retreat
A Luxury Winter Escape on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Winter on the Fleurieu Peninsula has a quieter, more atmospheric beauty.
From Seascape Retreat, guests can slow into the season with sweeping coastal outlooks, peaceful country drives, cellar doors, long lunches, wildlife-rich landscapes and the chance to experience one of South Australia’s most memorable winter rituals — whale watching along the Victor Harbor coastline.
For couples seeking a weekend getaway from Adelaide, winter offers a different kind of escape. The beaches are quieter, the cellar doors feel more intimate, and the surrounding countryside takes on a calm, restorative character.
Seascape Retreat offers luxury accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula for guests who want privacy, comfort and a deeper connection to place. It is close enough to explore Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Goolwa and McLaren Vale, yet private enough to feel like a true adults-only retreat.
Whether the day is spent exploring the coast, visiting local wineries, enjoying a slow lunch, or simply returning to the quiet of the villa, the Fleurieu in winter rewards those who prefer space, nature and stillness over crowds.