Title: Visit Encounter Bay: Best of Encounter Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay-Hotels.d6139213.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6139213.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Encounter Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Encounter-Bay.d6139213.Car-Rental-Guide)[Encounter Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay.d6139213.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Encounter Bay ## Travel Guide ![Granite Island, Australia. Beautiful rocks along the ocean, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/6c050431-a963-441b-9c8d-148415181408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Granite Island, Australia. Beautiful rocks along the ocean, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/e85039be-189f-4d3e-a39b-45792315eceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the coastline and Heysen Trail heading towards Waitpinga from The Bluff or Rosetta Head in Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/a87c2c36-00d5-42d5-8658-6dd99c6f230f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![EBWWX2 Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor South Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/2e675028-6d4e-48f5-80c9-82db9547ba9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Encounter Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967689674/2d4e6ca5-2ffc-4c90-81a9-e6abfcf34272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Encounter Bay Things to do - Encounter Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Encounter Bay ![The Bluff Resort Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3913800/3913739/f45d89b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bluff Resort Apartments 123 Franklin Parade Encounter Bay SA CA $126 CA $140 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (984 reviews) Great ocean view, clean room and helpful staff Love to stay there 😊 Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=3913739&PinnedHotelID=3913739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) ![Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83620000/83617200/83617185/0886c7f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach. Encounter Bay SA CA $138 CA $166 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) Loved it, the accommodation close to everything. The host Jan was very friendly and very accommodating to suit our visit. The accommodation is set overlooking a small reserve and very peaceful. It has everything supplied to make a pleasant stay. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=83617185&PinnedHotelID=83617185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) ![Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1600600/1600512/9b5b5b3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club McCracken Drive McCracken SA CA $149 CA $165 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in McCracken. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) It did the job but is a bit dated. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=1600512&PinnedHotelID=1600512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) [See all 1,149 properties in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6139213) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83620000/83617200/83617185/0886c7f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach. Encounter Bay SA Stay at this apartment in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) Loved it, the accommodation close to everything. The host Jan was very friendly and very accommodating to suit our visit. The accommodation is set overlooking a small reserve and very peaceful. It has everything supplied to make a pleasant stay. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay-Hotels-Newland-View-Relax.h83617185.Hotel-Information) ![NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627134/d156ac25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park 114 Victoria Street Victor Harbor SA Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Victor Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kent Reserve and Warland Reserve ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews) Parking easy. Room clean and staff friendly Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Victor-Harbor-Hotels-NRMA-Victor-Harbor-Beachfront-Holiday-Park.h9627134.Hotel-Information) ![Echo Holiday Parks - Normanville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92940000/92935900/92935866/878bda09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Echo Holiday Parks - Normanville Cape Jervis Road Normanville SA Stay at this cabin in Normanville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Links Lady Bay Golf Course and Lady Bay Vineyard are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews) Great water park, good camp kitchen great place for families Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Normanville-Hotels-Echo-Holiday-Parks-Normanville.h92935866.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6139213&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Encounter Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139213&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139213&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139213&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[Mar 28 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139213&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139213&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139213&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The Bluff](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967688131/587a0acf-c8ed-4a8a-93d7-3f204924a067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Bluff You can learn about the history of Encounter Bay with a stop at The Bluff. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Bluff-Victor-Harbor.d553248635967688131.Vacation-Attraction) ![Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967689674/205ebc64-a455-494a-aed9-5e94bd788539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead You can take time to visit Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead during your travels to Encounter Bay. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Victor-Harbor-Heritage-Trail-Petrel-Cove-Trailhead-Victor-Harbor.d553248635967689674.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Discover Victor Harbor Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48213905/6b0f4117-adfa-497b-99af-5b5b1ec9cedf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Victor Harbor Guided Walking Tour CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-victor-harbor-guided-walking-tour.a48213905.activity-details) ![Encounter Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45031216/6234b11f-6e07-4aef-896d-8d2b068ba0b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Victor Harbor Walking Tour CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-victor-harbor-walking-tour.a45031216.activity-details) ![Victor Harbor: Shipwrecks & Settlers Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48021611/bd323139-5247-430b-8a26-072d8a7cb41a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victor Harbor: Shipwrecks & Settlers Walking Tour CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/victor-harbor-shipwrecks-settlers-walking-tour.a48021611.activity-details) [See all activities in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Encounter-Bay.d6139213.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Encounter Bay ![Victor Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134459/8f84826d-110a-4352-b041-4cbb4eb8750d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Victor Harbor - Cities near Encounter Bay - Places of interest [Victor Harbor](https://expedia.ca/Victor-Harbor.dx6134459) - [Links Lady Bay Golf Course ](https://expedia.ca/Links-Lady-Bay-Golf-Course-Normanville.d6147660.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boomer Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Boomer-Beach-Port-Elliot.d553248621532608518.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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