We always try to see as much as we can on the weekends so we have been taking short trips to near by Tourist Attractions. This past weekend we went to Victor Harbor to see what it had to offer. We only had a day and a half to see things, but we did get alot into that short amount of time. Just a short way from Victor Harbor is an Island called Granite Island. There is a causeway, or bridge if you prefer, that heads across to the Island. We chose to walk but there was another way to cross. Victor Harbor is home to a historic Horse Drawn Tram. It goes between the mainland and the island everyday at scheduled times. The current trams were built in 1986 but now have a few modifications. Each tram weighs 4.8 tonnes and runs on roller bearings to make it easier for the horse to pull. The tram is pulled by only one clydesdale at a time who apparently only needs to place 80 kg of weight to get the tram rolling. We took a walk around Granite Island although it was extremely windy. The island is home to, believe it or not, Penguins. We never got to see any, you have to go on a guided tour for that. There were supposed to be quite a few on the island but the population is depleting due to the amount of seals in the area. Here are a few pictures.
This sign was along the foot path!!
The Tram as mentioned above.
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