Hindmarsh Island, known by its Ngarrindjeri name Kumerangk, is a place of contrasts, with freshwater on one side and saltwater on the other. Just beyond Goolwa and 89 kilometres from Adelaide, the island sits at the meeting point of the lower Murray River, the Southern Ocean and the Coorong.
The island's waterways and surrounding wetlands make it a rewarding place for birdwatching and fishing, while its position beside the Murray Mouth provides a natural starting point for exploring the landscapes of the Coorong National Park. For a closer look at this unique environment, join a guided experience such as Spirit of the Coorong or Canoe the Coorong, taking in the waterways, wildlife and landscapes from the water.
There is also a particularly unusual piece of geography to look out for: Lonely Island, an island within Hindmarsh Island, which itself sits within Australia, creating a three-level island formation in the Southern Hemisphere.
Close to Goolwa and the Murray Mouth, Hindmarsh Island is an easy addition to a Fleurieu Peninsula itinerary and a natural stop for those interested in wildlife, fishing, waterways and the Coorong. It offers a quieter side of the Fleurieu, where freshwater, saltwater and an expansive natural landscape come together.
