Half-Day Coorong Experience

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The "Spirit of the Coorong" boat cruises on calm water, with a scenic shoreline in the background.

A group of people walks down sandy dunes towards the ocean under a clear blue sky.

A guide showing a young person a native plant, standing in the scrub of the sand dunes

A child wearing a hat and brown jacket walks through sandy dunes, holding greenery, under a clear sk

Person walking through the dunes, shot is of their feet in boots and the scrub surrounding them

A seal lounges on a wooden dock, basking in the sunlight with a relaxed expression.

A person having their wine glass topped up. Wearing a scarf and beanie.

A close-up of someone walking on sandy terrain, wearing jeans and brown boots.

A long-nosed fur seal, lays in the winter sun on top of the wood railings of the Goolwa Lock,

A bearded man shows a plant to a young girl in a brown jacket, both exploring nature together.

Guests walking through the native scrub all rugged up for winter.

Three people stand barefoot on the wet sand at the beach, with waves gently lapping around their fee

Vessel 'Spirit of the Coorong' beached in the Coorong as guest disembark at the bow of the vessel

A child in a brown jacket enjoys a boat ride, gazing at the water with windblown hair.

An arial shot of the Young Husband peninsular showing the ocean and protected waters either side.

Four adults in jackets walk along a sandy beach by the ocean, enjoying a sunny, windy day.

A group of people boards the "Spirit of the Coorong" boat on a sunny day by the water.

Two Children and guide digging for pipi using their feet in the tide of 90 Mile Beach

About Half-Day Coorong Experience

Goolwa, South Australia

Discover the magic of winter on the Half-Day Coorong Experience with Spirit of the Coorong. Departing from Goolwa, this immersive cruise is the perfect way to explore the Coorong National Park during the cooler months, with a warming lunch and afternoon tea served on board. Cruise through the Goolwa Barrage and into the Coorong's protected waters, where long-nosed fur seals often laze on the lock gates. Drift past sand dunes and birdlife as expert guides share stories of the region's unique ecology, Indigenous heritage, and the final stretches of the mighty Murray River as it meets the Southern Ocean. A guided walk takes you across the dunes to a Ngarrindjeri midden site – a place rich in culture and history. Feel the icy thrill of the ocean as you dig for Pipi on the beach and follow a bush-tucker trail through native coastal vegetation. This relaxing and educational half-day tour showcases the raw beauty of the Coorong in winter – fewer crowds, crisp coastal air, and spectacular scenery – making it a must-do seasonal experience.

From $120.00

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Derived from 1 person adult rate. Australian Senior, child, family, group rate also available.

What's included

Actively Welcomes People With Access Needs.

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Service Facility

Carpark
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Public Toilet

Service Types

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Walking and Biking Tours

Sevice Activity

Birdwatching
Boating
Hiking
Walks

Tour Format

Small Group Tour

Transport

Water - Motorised

Vertical Classifications

Half Day or Less

Fitness

Basic

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Service details

Capacity

Min 10 · Max 42

Pricing notes

Derived from 1 person adult rate. Australian Senior, child, family, group rate also available.

Departs from

Goolwa Main Wharf, Goolwa, South Australia

Ends at

Goolwa Main Wharf, Goolwa, South Australia

Last updated

08 May 2025

Gallery

The vessel 'Spirit of the Coorong' ready for boarding at the Main Wharf in Goolwa.

Where it starts

Goolwa Main Wharf, Goolwa, South Australia

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