Frehd’s Guide Book
FAVE LOCALS
A wonderful Boutique Cellar Door and Bar along the esplanade of Aldinga Beach, with awesome view of the St Vincent Gulf.
Matt & Nani who own and operate the place are simply good humans. We love popping in for a cocktail and a cheese platter AND if lucky enough, (Damn you Covid) some live music.
11 locals recommend
SOURC'D Wine & Coffee Bar
160 EsplanadeA wonderful Boutique Cellar Door and Bar along the esplanade of Aldinga Beach, with awesome view of the St Vincent Gulf.
Matt & Nani who own and operate the place are simply good humans. We love popping in for a cocktail and a cheese platter AND if lucky enough, (Damn you Covid) some live music.
Another great place to drop in to and try their craft beers and good vibes. Follow them for events and their happenings.
20 locals recommend
Kick Back Brewing
11 Old Coach RoadAnother great place to drop in to and try their craft beers and good vibes. Follow them for events and their happenings.
Victory Hotel
Old Sellicks Hill RoadThe views. The food. The service. ACE!
The first nudist beach in Australia, this is a great beach to go and get your kit off and splash about with freedom!
It is the BEST FEELING!
26 locals recommend
Maslin Beach
The first nudist beach in Australia, this is a great beach to go and get your kit off and splash about with freedom!
It is the BEST FEELING!
Moondog, the guy who runs the place, is whack and wonderful as is the venue.
Check out the face book page for live music etc at the venue.
White Feather Red Winery
253 Binney RoadMoondog, the guy who runs the place, is whack and wonderful as is the venue.
Check out the face book page for live music etc at the venue.
Food scene
Wow! A little fancy yes. But wow. The views. THE FOOD!
Also has a wee fish & chip cafe off to the side.
Pearl By The Sea
130 EsplanadeWow! A little fancy yes. But wow. The views. THE FOOD!
Also has a wee fish & chip cafe off to the side.
The Shack Cafe & Pizzeria
15 Old Coach RdGreat Pizza! Pick up only
This take away & pizza place has been in this location since I was a kid. It may have changed owners/names but...I will always return to Jimmies for my take away/deliveries. Good people.
14 locals recommend
JIMMIES TAKEAWAY & PIZZA
103 EsplanadeThis take away & pizza place has been in this location since I was a kid. It may have changed owners/names but...I will always return to Jimmies for my take away/deliveries. Good people.
20-25 min stroll along the esplanade (or snake your way through the back streets).
15 locals recommend
Breeze Cafe & Bar
163 Esplanade20-25 min stroll along the esplanade (or snake your way through the back streets).
This beautiful estate offers a picturesque setting, great wine and excellence in food and service.
18 locals recommend
Woodstock Wine Estate
215 Douglas Gully RdThis beautiful estate offers a picturesque setting, great wine and excellence in food and service.
Neighbourhoods
On July 13, 1888, in the early hours of the morning, Star of Greece was wrecked just off the beach at Port Willunga.
The old jetty, storage caves and wreck (seen occasionally at low tide or getting your goggles on) are wonderful to explore.
41 locals recommend
Port Willunga
On July 13, 1888, in the early hours of the morning, Star of Greece was wrecked just off the beach at Port Willunga.
The old jetty, storage caves and wreck (seen occasionally at low tide or getting your goggles on) are wonderful to explore.
A favourite place to hike and camp. Also home to a great section of the HEYSEN TRAIL.
*Upon request: 1 day and 2day/1night hikes for 1-4 people, all kit supplied, (Exc. FOOD), are available for an additional fee.
7 locals recommend
Deep Creek
A favourite place to hike and camp. Also home to a great section of the HEYSEN TRAIL.
*Upon request: 1 day and 2day/1night hikes for 1-4 people, all kit supplied, (Exc. FOOD), are available for an additional fee.
Sightseeing
Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park is home to a diverse range of rare plants and is recognised as a significant area for the conservation and protection of the region's flora and fauna.
Situated in the Willunga sub-basin, Aldinga Scrub features an impressive backdrop of sand dunes, sand blows (mobile dunes) and remnant coastal vegetation.
Lacy coral lichen, nardoo, hairy sedge and several species of orchids are among the park's rare species of flora. Remember to look out for the short-beaked echidnas, lizards, bats and the diverse range of birds that live in the park.
*Overview thanks to southaustralia.com
Aldinga Scrub
Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park is home to a diverse range of rare plants and is recognised as a significant area for the conservation and protection of the region's flora and fauna.
Situated in the Willunga sub-basin, Aldinga Scrub features an impressive backdrop of sand dunes, sand blows (mobile dunes) and remnant coastal vegetation.
Lacy coral lichen, nardoo, hairy sedge and several species of orchids are among the park's rare species of flora. Remember to look out for the short-beaked echidnas, lizards, bats and the diverse range of birds that live in the park.
*Overview thanks to southaustralia.com
5 MIN DRIVE FROM ECOLECTIC
Being able to drive down on to the beach with all your stuff and spend the day is super.
13 locals recommend
Silver Sands Beach
5 MIN DRIVE FROM ECOLECTIC
Being able to drive down on to the beach with all your stuff and spend the day is super.
McLaren Vale
ALL the WINERIES! All the flavours.
For climbers this is our nearest outdoor location, (27km).
Stroll along the path down to the river, away from the purpose built area, and you find Red Cliff with a heap of sports climbs of varying grades.
The purpose built area caters to trad climbers also. Grades unsure.
Onkaparinga River National Park Rock Climbing and Abseiling Area
Chapel Hill RoadFor climbers this is our nearest outdoor location, (27km).
Stroll along the path down to the river, away from the purpose built area, and you find Red Cliff with a heap of sports climbs of varying grades.
The purpose built area caters to trad climbers also. Grades unsure.
Perfect for strolling rain or shine.
There are also some nice scatter courses for any one into orienteering.
Kuitpo Forest Reserve
94 Black Nursery RdPerfect for strolling rain or shine.
There are also some nice scatter courses for any one into orienteering.
City advice
Book before you go
ECOLECTIC...
...may be situated amongst the locals, close to the shopping centre and public transport but our little sanctuary is your stepping stone to enjoying the Fleurieu Peninsula.
We are here to help you embrace as much of it as possible. If you don't need us... you won't see us. So please do not hesitate to ask if there is an added service you would like.
We look forward to you enjoying yourselves at ECOLECTIC.