I went there around 6pm which is late evening during the autumn. I didn’t see the horse driven cart at all. But you can access this tram path and walk all the way to the island on the next side. A lot of people were doing this. After 5pm, the gate at the bridge is adsived to be kept. So you can open it and go through the bridge even if you find it closed. The bridge is good for some scenic photos.
Amazing tourist spot. I would say its a must-go spot for victor harbor. The clydesdale only needs to pull around 80kg weight to get the tram going with the help with the rollers on the rails. They do the job fantastically and the attendants take really good care of them when they are resting. Enjoy the view while you are on the tram and i would recommend walking back, its not far and the view makes it a very enjoyable walk.
A very unique experience sitting on a double decker tram power by a horse! Amazed to see how strong the horses are and the view from the upper deck was enjoyable. The tram would take you from Victor Harbour to cross over to Granite Island, beyond the end of the bridge. Definitely worth the price and kudos to the hardworking horses!
The new causeway to granite island is nice. Very smooth, I saw plenty of families with prams navigate it no problems, as well as some elderly folk with gophers. Beautiful walk to granite island, or via the horse drawn tram
I love the new crossing, and the engravings in the ground are really fun. Educational signs about the indigenous culture and the dreamtime stories were really interesting. It was really cold (we went in the middle of winter haha) so I recommend bringing an extra coat. There weren't too many people on the crossing, and its easy to see when and where the tram is coming from so it feels safe. The tracks are also contrasting from the concrete, so it's unlikely you'll trip. Sometimes there's horse poo on the tram tracks, so I would steer clear of them.
It is a nice place where a house pulls a tram across a bridge to a different area of land. The bridge has a nice view of the ocean and if you get lucky, you can find some fish swimming around. Over all, tho as is a good place to visit on the summer as it is very windy at victor harbour.
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Ok so where do I begin? The Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tramway is a definitely must to do and see. I love the idea, but I do feel for the horses pulling all that weight behind them, however we were assured the horses are happy and well looked after which is good to hear!
The experience is unique as the location and the scenery was what gives you this new experience on a whole new level. There are two Trams that seem to depart from each end every 30-45 minutes. One end is on the mainland that have cafes, shops and other attractions around the stop, the other end has a café which was closed at the time we went and toilets. The Granite Island itself was beautiful and took us under an hour to walk the loop, and this was with constant stops to take in the view and also to take photographs.
This is a definitely must for those who loves the natural beauty of both the ocean and land, also who are interested in the history of what it is named Granite Island (kind of obvious... its for their Croissants).
The Tram staff were very friendly and very accomodating. I do hope the horses are very well looked after and would love to visit again soon!
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The horse drawn tram is such an iconic part of Victor harbour. It’s quite pricey- $15 one way but understandable if it’s to remain maintained. A special experience for all ages.
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