Granite Island Recreation ParkWest Island Encounter Bay Aquatic ReserveEncounter BaySpring Mount Conservation ParkWright IslandGum Tree Gully Conservation Park
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Encounter Bay

Encounter Bay is a town in City of Victor Harbor district, South Australia, Australia of about 4,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Granite Island Recreation Park, West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve and Encounter Bay.

35.5742° S, 138.6005° EPop. 4,651

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see88
Notable182
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Granite Island Recreation Park, island near Encounter Bay
Must-see

Granite Island Recreation Park

Island · 4 km

West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve, island near Encounter Bay
Must-see

West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve

Island · 5 km · South Australia

Encounter Bay, beach near Encounter Bay
Must-see

Encounter Bay

Beach · 17 km · South Australia

Places near Encounter Bay by type

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One day from Encounter Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:06 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Encounter Bay
  2. West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserveisland · 2 hrs
  3. Encounter Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Victor Harbour Railway Lineheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Gum Tree Gully Conservation Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Spring Mount Conservation Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Encounter Bay
Today’s loopEncounter BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Encounter Bay?

Granite Island Recreation Park (island, about 4 km), West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve (island, about 5 km), Encounter Bay (beach, about 17 km), Spring Mount Conservation Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Wright Island (island, about 1 km), Gum Tree Gully Conservation Park (nature spot, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Encounter Bay?

106 places on Spotwander: 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 1 park, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Encounter Bay?

Granite Island Recreation Park, about 4 km by road; West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Encounter Bay?

Newland Hill, about 3 km by road; Ridgeway Hill (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Encounter Bay?

Start in Encounter Bay, visit West Island Encounter Bay Aquatic Reserve, then Encounter Bay, then Victor Harbour Railway Line, then Gum Tree Gully Conservation Park, then Spring Mount Conservation Park, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.