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Goolwa Beach

South Australia, Australia · Oceania

About Goolwa Beach

Goolwa Beach sits on the route: 10 minutes from Middleton.

Goolwa Beach is a town located in South Australia, Australia. With a population of 1,975, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Goolwa Beach 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 Goolwa Beach to your route.

About Goolwa Beach

Goolwa (/ˈɡʊlə/ GUUL-ə), known as The Elbow to early settlers, is a historic river port on the Murray River near the Murray Mouth in South Australia. Goolwa is approximately 85 km (53 mi) south of Adelaide, and is joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island.

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Where is Goolwa Beach located?

Goolwa Beach is located in South Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -35.5047 latitude, 138.7732 longitude.

What is the population of Goolwa Beach?

Goolwa Beach has a population of approximately 1,975 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,975
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Timezone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-35.5047, 138.7732

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Nearby Destinations

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Goolwa

🇦🇺 Australia

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Middleton

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,122

Hindmarsh Island

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 1,341

Port Elliot

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 2,064

Hayborough

🇦🇺 Australia

12 km awayPop. 2,135

McCracken

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Victor Harbor

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 4,520

Encounter Bay

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17 km awayPop. 4,651

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