South Australia, Australia · Oceania
Encounter Bay sits on the route: 10 minutes from McCracken.
Encounter Bay is a town located in South Australia, Australia. With a population of 4,651, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Encounter Bay sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Adelaide time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Encounter Bay to your route.
Encounter Bay is a bay in the Australian state of South Australia located on the state's south central coast about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide. It was named by Matthew Flinders after his encounter on 8 April 1802 with Nicolas Baudin, the commander of the Baudin expedition of 1800–03.Read more
It is the site of both the mouth of the River Murray and the regional city of Victor Harbor. It is one of four "historic bays" located on the South Australian coast.
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Encounter Bay is located in South Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -35.5742 latitude, 138.6005 longitude.
Encounter Bay has a population of approximately 4,651 people, making it a town in Australia.
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