Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
Highlights
- Experience the charm of Australia's only horse-drawn tramway, connecting Victor Harbor to the stunning Granite Island.
- Journey along the 630-meter causeway, enjoying breathtaking views and the gentle rhythm of Clydesdale horses at work.
- Explore Granite Island's picturesque landscape, with nature walks and lookout points offering spectacular vistas of Encounter Bay.
- Meet the magnificent Clydesdales and savour the nostalgia of heritage transport, a unique ride cherished by over 100,000 visitors annually.
Take a journey on Australia’s iconic horse-drawn tramway, one of the few services worldwide that operates all year-round.
Situated 84km away from the heart of Adelaide CBD, these magnificent Clydesdale horses pull the tram along the causeway from the coastal town of Victor Harbor to the stunning Granite Island.
The tram covers the 630-meter causeway, offering trips throughout the day for visitors heading to Granite Island’s picturesque landscape. Around 100,000 visitors enjoy the ride annually, with over 2 million passengers having traveled on this historic service since 1986.
Originally launched by the South Australian Railways in 1894, this unique tramway draws visitors from all corners of the globe. Whether it’s the nostalgic experience of traveling on heritage transport, crossing the sea to reach the island, exploring the nature walks, spotting marine life, or simply meeting one of the Clydesdales, the tram offers something for everyone.
Once on Granite Island, climb the boardwalk stairs and follow the Kaiki Trail for breathtaking views of Victor Harbor and Encounter Bay from the island’s many scenic vantage points.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
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)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
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)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.horsedrawntram.com.au/accessandinclusionstatement
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