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Encyclopedia > Granite Island (Australia)

Granite Island (35°33′S 138°37′E) is a small island next to Victor Harbor, South Australia, not far from South Australia's Capital city, Adelaide. It is unpopulated, however there are buildings on the island. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly for people wishing to see Little Penguins (commonly called "Fairy Penguin") which breed and live on the island. Victor Harbor is a city on the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, Australia. ... Motto: United for the Common Wealth Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a population of more than 1. ... Binomial name Eudyptula minor (J.R.Forster, 1781) Little Penguins (Eudyptula minor) have several common names. ...


The island is accessible across a bridge from the mainland, either on foot or by catching the antique horse drawn tram. The Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram is located in the city of Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia. ...


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  • Department for Environment and Heritage information site


 
 

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