Scenic Encounter entirely fulfils its name. The view from your bed is captivating, which might explain why many guests laze in bed well after the sun has risen. The property sits high on a hill overlooking Victor Harbor and from here you feel you can see the whole world. Yachts, whales and dolphins glide by, sharing an azure-blue sea.

Guests enjoy the exclusive use of Scenic Encounter's ground-floor apartment, which offers three beautifully appointed bedrooms and a dining and kitchenette area. The hosts have lavished the apartment with superb appointments (including heavenly beds) and you can expect a few gourmet surprises too. Scenic Encounter is close to all the main attractions of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Nearby are: five championship golf courses, wine regions, camel rides, scenic flights, bike trails, whales to spot (from May to  October), penguins parading, dolphins frolicking, Australia's oldest horse-drawn tram (to Granite Island), superb beaches to walk and surf, and the famed Heysen Trail. Schedule at least three days to take in all that this region has to offer and allow your hosts Brenda and Peter to be your entree to its peak experiences.

Location: 83km or 1 1/2 hours south of Adelaide. RA 61 J6. UBD 313 C10.
Facilities: One apartment: three bedrooms (queen, double and twin), kitchenette/dining, TV/DVD library, bathroom, garden spa. Advise child ages on booking for special arrangements. Full breakfast provisions provided.
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