Pelicans Rest Hindmarsh Island
Highlights
- Savour unique sweeping water views from luxury accommodation overlooking Coorong National Park, perfect for relaxation and tranquility.
- Explore the waterways from your private 60m jetty, ideal for boating and secluded fishing spots.
- Enjoy afternoons kayaking in the channel followed by games and movies next to a cosy wood fire.
- Reconnect with family and friends in light-filled interiors, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking sunset views.
Perched overlooking the Coorong National Park on Hindmarsh Island and near the Murray Mouth, Pelicans Rest is an all-encompassing home that offers luxury accommodation for guests seeking privacy and tranquility.
With unique sweeping water views surrounded by national parks and birdlife, Pelicans Rest is a holiday home to be enjoyed all year. An ideal getaway 15 minutes from the historic port town of Goolwa and 90 minutes drive from Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Bring your boat and take advantage of the private 60m jetty to explore the waterways or enjoy your own secluded fishing spot. Spend the afternoon kayaking in the channel, followed by games and movies with a glass of red, and then choose to enjoy the evening next to a cosy indoor or outdoor wood fire as the sunset casts pink and orange hues over the waterway.
With breathtaking views in a spectacular location, this home welcomes you with natural light-filled interiors, from the open-plan living and dining with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, wood fire, and views of the water.
From sunrise to sunset, summer to autumn, these views at Pelicans Rest will never disappoint, this idyllic, modern, and stylish home allows you to reconnect with family and friends and relax in classic retreat style.
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Pelicans Rest – Experience Waterfront Luxury, Pet Friendly
Located on the Mundoo Channel overlooking the Coorong Pelicans Rest, Hindmarsh Island is an all-encompassing 4 bedroom home which offers unique luxury accommodation for guests seeking relaxation & tranquility.
Nestled between grazing land, the Coorong & Lawari National Parks it is home to a variety of birdlife including Australian Pelicans & Black Swans. Experience the raw, beautiful combination of coastal island and modern luxury at this Hindmarsh Island property. Pet friendly.
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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