The coastal town of Port MacDonnell caters for 2400 people living in the District of Grant and an ever-increasing number of tourists and visitors. It is located 467km south east of Adelaide, 28km from Mount Gambier and 32km from Nelson, just over the border in Victoria and is the southern most town/port in South Australia. It is officially known as “The Southern Rock Lobster Capital of Australia” and hosts South Australia’s largest lobster fishing fleet of 68 professionals .
Many fishing charters operate out of Port MacDonnell and is a popular sport for deep sea fishing. For fishing enthusiasts, a Tuna Competition runs for a week in early May every year with catches of Southern Blue Fin Tuna in excess of 100kg in weight along with other varieties of deep sea fish caught regularly. (Hapuka, Blue Eye, and many varieties of Shark, just to name a few)
The Victoria Hotel in Port Macdonnell boasts clean, quality accommodation which is very affordable and the newly renovated Shipwreck Bar and Bistro which is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with seating up to 150 diners, showcasing the finest in local and imported produce and wines. We cater for large groups, whether just a Birthday party or an Engagement or Reunions. Our Lunch specials start at $10-00 pp.
Bistro has handicap access and toilet facilities. To help you through all the above, the friendly management and staff will make your stay an enjoyable one while exploring this friendly town in the Limestone Coast.
THINGS TO DO AT THE VICTORIA HOTEL AT PORT MACDONNELL
Our facilities include the following: Large Bistro, ATM, Accommodation, TAB, Lotteries, Keno, Bottleshop, Gaming Room with 15 poker machines, Pool Table, Game Machines, Nintendo games for kids,
Do yourself a favour and come and visit the historical township of Port MacDonnell. Enjoy a meal in the Shipwreck Bistro or a quiet ale in the front bar by the open fire on a cold wintery day.
Go fishing, diving or hiking, or visit the Maritime Museum. Book a Fishing Charter, or just relax on the beach. We have it all at Port MacDonnell.
