Granite Island (Australia)
- Granite Island (Australia)
Granite Island (coord|35|33|S|138|37|E|region:AU-SA_type:isle|display=inline,title) is a small island next to Victor Harbor, South Australia, not far from South Australia's Capital city, Adelaide. It is unpopulated, however there are buildings on the island. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly for people wishing to see Little Penguins (commonly called "Fairy Penguin") which breed and live on the island.
The island is accessible across a causway from the mainland, either on foot or by catching an antique horse drawn tram.
External links
* [http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/granite_is/ Department for Environment and Heritage information site]
* [http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/data/graniteisland/index.htm Granite Island Webcam] Image updated each minute
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