Port Elliot

Suburb

One of the sweetest beach settings in South Australia, Port Elliot is a popular place to visit.

Port Elliot is a model seaside village, it has cafes, antique and gift shops along The Strand. Feel the sand between your toes at picturesque Horseshoe Bay – its large beach and safe swimming conditions which makes it a hit with the children. If you like surfing, Boomer Beach is the place to go, it lies on the western edge of the town.

Jump aboard the Cockle Train to nearby Goolwa or Victor Harbor – other popular seaside destinations – or try the cliff-top walking path for stunning views of the coast. The Encounter Bikeway weaves its way through Port Elliot’s streets.

Port Elliot has a wealth of holiday accommodation to relax in. You’ll find some great places and you may even want to bring your four-legged friend!

Port Elliot was selected by Governor Sir Henry Edward Fox Young in 1850 as the site for the ocean port of the Murray River trade. He named the place after his friend, Sir Charles Elliot. The township was proclaimed in 1854, the same year in which the first railway line in South Australia was opened between Goolwa and Port Elliot. The Governor’s choice was unfortunate because the bay was not well enough protected. After several shipwrecks, the anchorage was transferred to the lee of Granite Island at Victor Harbor in 1864.

Quick Facts

Port Elliot is a suburb of Victor Harbor - Goolwa in South Australia. It is located approximately 67kms from the capital Adelaide covering an area of 21.267 square kilometres. Port Elliot has a recorded population of 2102 residents and is within the Australian Central Daylight Time zone Australia/Adelaide.

If you are planning a visit to Port Elliot we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Port Elliot and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.