Goolwa

History, charm and culture merge in slow town Goolwa

Australia's first Cittaslow (aka ‘slow town’), Goolwa is a place rich in community and focused on promoting quality of life and sustainability.

A historic river port on the Murray River, this South Australian town provides residents with a smorgasbord of culture, heritage, curiosity and culinary goodness.

According to the original Cittaslow manifesto, slow towns are dubbed as such because they are “rich in theatre, cafes, workshops, restaurants and spiritual places, towns with untouched landscapes and fascinating craftsmen, where people are still aware of the slow passing of the seasons, marked by genuine products, respecting tastes, health and spontaneous customs”.

Explore towering sand dunes, meander down quiet waterways and venture along sandy beaches, admire the epic sunsets, immerse yourself in the Aboriginal culture of the Ngarrindjeri people, become acquainted with the abundant wildlife, and celebrate the history that has made the town the charming place it is today.

Just an hour’s drive south of Adelaide on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, Goolwa boasts all the bells and whistles one could hope for in a versatile hometown.

Australia's first Cittaslow (aka ‘slow town’), Goolwa is a place rich in community and focused on promoting quality of life and sustainability. A historic river port on the Murray River, this South Australian town provides residents with a smorgasbord of culture, heritage, curiosity and culinary goodness. According to the original Cittaslow manifesto, slow towns are dubbed as such because they are “rich in theatre, cafes, workshops, restaurants and spiritual places, towns with untouched landscapes and fascinating craftsmen, where people are still aware of the slow passing of the seasons, marked by genuine products, respecting tastes, health and spontaneous customs”. Explore towering sand dunes, meander down quiet waterways and venture along sandy beaches, admire the epic sunsets, immerse yourself in the Aboriginal culture of the Ngarrindjeri people, become acquainted with the abundant wildlife, and celebrate the history that has made the town the charming place it is today. Just an hour’s drive south of Adelaide on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, Goolwa boasts all the bells and whistles one could hope for in a versatile hometown.