You can discover the stunning Fleurieu coastline with a virtual tour guide
A brand new GPS system has been introduced to help travellers explore South Australia’s Fleurieu Way.
The first of its kind in Australia, it’s providing self-drive travellers with ‘virtual tour guides’ to help them discover the stunning 235 kms route. It is expected that this system will transform Australian self-drive holidays, providing travellers with an interactive experience that is both entertaining and fun.
Accompanied by a brochure, the GPS package plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter and can be hired from selected visitor information centres. The GPS system offers 20 great reasons to travel the Fleurieu Way, points out places of interest and provides insider tips from locals like Ian Johnson the Cockle Train driver (a steam train that runs along the beach front on the oldest steel-railed railway in Australia); Rebecca Wilson from Bremerton Wines (an award winning winery awarded the accolade of having “Australia’s Best Red”); and Adrian Cox from the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island which has been running for over 100 years.
Highlighted activities include antique-hunting in Strathalbyn, cruising to the mouth of the Murray River or the bird rich wilderness of Coorong National Park, riding the coastal Cockle Train and whale watching along the Encounter Bay coastline.
The Fleurieu Way, located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, is surrounded by 170 kms of spectacular coastline and is just an hour’s drive south of Adelaide. It is also en route to Australia’s Galapagos – Kangaroo Island. With its secluded beaches, unspoilt scenery and abundant wildlife, there’s plenty to see and do in the Fleurieu.
Adventurous travellers can hike along the Heysen Trail, wreck dive or go in search of the rare leafy sea dragon. More gentle pursuits include riding the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island to see the little penguins, sampling regional produce at Willunga Farmers’ Market, not to mention wine tasting – South Australia is renowned as the Wine Capital of Australia and the Fleurieu is home to McLaren Vale, the source of numerous award winning wineries.
The Fleurieu Peninsula also recently saw Academy Award-nominated British actor, Clive Owen, filming his soon-to-be released movie, The Boys Are Back, here.
In an interview with the Adelaide Advertiser newspaper, Clive Owen commented on the shoot by saying, “This is an intimate family drama set against this really, really beautiful and incredible backdrop.” He continues, “We’ve shot in some of the most stunning places I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Visit the South Australia website for for a downloadable brochure and map to accompany this new GPS tour.
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