Victor Harbor, South Australia
| Victor Harbor South Australia | |
|---|---|
Victor Harbor viewed from Bluff | |
| Coordinates | 35°33′0″S 138°37′0″E / 35.55000°S 138.61667°E |
| Population | 4,520 (SAL 2021) |
| Established | 1863 |
| Postcode(s) | 5211 |
| Location | 82 km (51 mi) South of Adelaide city centre via |
| LGA(s) | City of Victor Harbor |
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island |
| State electorate(s) | Finniss |
| Federal division(s) | Mayo |
Victor Harbor is a town in the Australian state of South Australia located within the City of Victor Harbor on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 82 kilometres (51 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide. The town is the largest population centre on the peninsula, with an economy based upon agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. It is a popular tourist destination, with the area's population greatly expanded during the summer holidays, usually by Adelaide locals looking to escape the summer heat.
The coast stretching for around 50 km (31 mi) from west of Victor Harbor along to Goolwa is often referred to as the South Coast, especially among surfers, as many of the beaches on this stretch are popular surfing spots.
It is a popular destination with South Australian high school graduates for their end of year celebrations, known colloquially as schoolies.