The Shack at Middleton Guidebook
Food scene
Call in advance as it’s a popular spot for a delicious brunch. We recommend sitting outside, so your dog can also join you!
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Pipi at Middleton
25 Goolwa RdCall in advance as it’s a popular spot for a delicious brunch. We recommend sitting outside, so your dog can also join you!
Swing by the caravan for your morning caffeine hit at the Big Surf Coffee Co. The fresh pastries are a treat! It’s a 15 minute stroll along the beach front bike track from The Shack … to the best latte in town.
Big Surf Australia
24 Goolwa RdSwing by the caravan for your morning caffeine hit at the Big Surf Coffee Co. The fresh pastries are a treat! It’s a 15 minute stroll along the beach front bike track from The Shack … to the best latte in town.
If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a special dinner during your stay at The Shack, ‘Blues’ is a hidden gem. Make sure you call in advance as it’s a quaint dining venue and popular on the weekends. It’s a short walk from The Shack so you can enjoy a craft beer or local wine, before strolling home as you listen to the nearby, crashing waves.
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Blues Restaurant
If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a special dinner during your stay at The Shack, ‘Blues’ is a hidden gem. Make sure you call in advance as it’s a quaint dining venue and popular on the weekends. It’s a short walk from The Shack so you can enjoy a craft beer or local wine, before strolling home as you listen to the nearby, crashing waves.
Want to impress your friends while you’re at The Shack? Hop in the car and take them on the short, picturesque cruise to this exclusive, ever popular coffee spot tucked away in the back streets of the neighbouring village of Pt Elliot.
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De Groot Coffee
89-91 Hill StWant to impress your friends while you’re at The Shack? Hop in the car and take them on the short, picturesque cruise to this exclusive, ever popular coffee spot tucked away in the back streets of the neighbouring village of Pt Elliot.
Ok. This is a must do while you’re at The Shack. We recommend an early start to get the Saturday paper, fresh loaf of ciabatta and a delicious chocolate donut! If you’re heading here for lunch you’ll be doing so with half of SA, so expect a line up out the door and down the street. Worth the wait? Definitely!
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Port Elliot Bakery
31 North TerraceOk. This is a must do while you’re at The Shack. We recommend an early start to get the Saturday paper, fresh loaf of ciabatta and a delicious chocolate donut! If you’re heading here for lunch you’ll be doing so with half of SA, so expect a line up out the door and down the street. Worth the wait? Definitely!
You will need to book as on a warm summer evening, this is the place to be for a decent feed, overlooking the waters at Chiton Rocks. A great surf club experience!
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Chiton Beach Cafe
LOT 440 Hindmarsh EsplanadeYou will need to book as on a warm summer evening, this is the place to be for a decent feed, overlooking the waters at Chiton Rocks. A great surf club experience!
Delicious wood fired pizzas, perfect for a feast on the beach with your friends. We recommend the meat lovers!
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Redwood Wood Fired Pizzas & More
1 Cadell StDelicious wood fired pizzas, perfect for a feast on the beach with your friends. We recommend the meat lovers!
Arriving at The Shack after dark or just looking for a decent take-away meal to enjoy in front of a movie? This is our ‘go to’ and we are yet to be disappointed. They even deliver!
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Mr India
12 The StrandArriving at The Shack after dark or just looking for a decent take-away meal to enjoy in front of a movie? This is our ‘go to’ and we are yet to be disappointed. They even deliver!
We love a chat with the winemaker and enjoying a bottle of McLaren Vale’s finest at this truly memorable cellar door. Our preference for a cellar door experience is one that’s genuine and earthy, where the wine speaks for itself. This is why we love our visits to Samuel’s Gorge. The Grenache is a must and is best enjoyed outside the winery’s 1853 farm shed, with a cheese platter, overlooking the Onkaparinga River National Park.
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Samuel's Gorge
Lot 10 Chaffeys RdWe love a chat with the winemaker and enjoying a bottle of McLaren Vale’s finest at this truly memorable cellar door. Our preference for a cellar door experience is one that’s genuine and earthy, where the wine speaks for itself. This is why we love our visits to Samuel’s Gorge. The Grenache is a must and is best enjoyed outside the winery’s 1853 farm shed, with a cheese platter, overlooking the Onkaparinga River National Park.
One of the best collections of diverse gins in SA (as well as a remarkable cellar!), we love the banquet with friends as the sun sets over the surrounding vineyards.
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The Salopian Inn
Main RoadOne of the best collections of diverse gins in SA (as well as a remarkable cellar!), we love the banquet with friends as the sun sets over the surrounding vineyards.
Boutique Shopping
After a stylish, feature piece of furniture or wall hanging to remember your stay at The Shack? Living by Design offers a wide range of furniture and homewares, many of which have furnished The Shack! Our tip… Look out for the one off, clearance items at the Pt Elliot store and slightly further afield at Victor Harbor. You’re bound to get yourself a ‘steal!’
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Living By Design
34 The StrandAfter a stylish, feature piece of furniture or wall hanging to remember your stay at The Shack? Living by Design offers a wide range of furniture and homewares, many of which have furnished The Shack! Our tip… Look out for the one off, clearance items at the Pt Elliot store and slightly further afield at Victor Harbor. You’re bound to get yourself a ‘steal!’
Must Do Experiences
Local legends Dan and Meg provide small group or individual surf lessons in Middleton’s waves.. yes, the very waves you hear from inside The Shack. We recommend them as they’re experts, encouraging coaches and make the experience of learning to surf fun.
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Kombi Surf - Lessons & Hire - Middleton
Surfers ParadeLocal legends Dan and Meg provide small group or individual surf lessons in Middleton’s waves.. yes, the very waves you hear from inside The Shack. We recommend them as they’re experts, encouraging coaches and make the experience of learning to surf fun.
Saying hi to the wise, old Clydesdale horses that pull the trams across to the island, to watching the albatrosses flying over the pristine waters of Encounter Bay, a visit to Granite Island is a must. We prefer to walk over the causeway rather than purchasing the over priced tickets for the horse-drawn tram.
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Granite Island
Saying hi to the wise, old Clydesdale horses that pull the trams across to the island, to watching the albatrosses flying over the pristine waters of Encounter Bay, a visit to Granite Island is a must. We prefer to walk over the causeway rather than purchasing the over priced tickets for the horse-drawn tram.
Epic kids play spaces, with plenty to explore for toddlers through to 10 year olds. Our kids love our visits here and they rate it as one of the best playgrounds in SA.
G T Fisher Playground
Epic kids play spaces, with plenty to explore for toddlers through to 10 year olds. Our kids love our visits here and they rate it as one of the best playgrounds in SA.
Riding the Cockle Train from Middleton to Victor Harbor is something we do often, as it’s truly wholesome, old fashioned fun. Fingers crossed you get the old steam engine!
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The Cockle Train
5 Railway TerraceRiding the Cockle Train from Middleton to Victor Harbor is something we do often, as it’s truly wholesome, old fashioned fun. Fingers crossed you get the old steam engine!
If the weather is a bit inclement, we love a family movie at the historic Victa Cinema. It’s a classic experience in a charming old cinema.
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Victa Cinemas
37-41 Ocean StIf the weather is a bit inclement, we love a family movie at the historic Victa Cinema. It’s a classic experience in a charming old cinema.
This is one of SA’s most loved and well stocked Farmers Markets. We love exploring the vast array of local produce on offer, as well as those magic, unplanned chats with local producers.
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Willunga Farmers Market
Main RoadThis is one of SA’s most loved and well stocked Farmers Markets. We love exploring the vast array of local produce on offer, as well as those magic, unplanned chats with local producers.
Our love affair with this picturesque corner of the world was amplified when we sky dived from 14,000 feet above the waves at Middleton. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but if you’re after a truly memorable experience while you’re at The Shack, the team at SA Skydiving are outstanding hosts.
SA Skydiving - Goolwa Beach
492 Boettcher RdOur love affair with this picturesque corner of the world was amplified when we sky dived from 14,000 feet above the waves at Middleton. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but if you’re after a truly memorable experience while you’re at The Shack, the team at SA Skydiving are outstanding hosts.