Encounter Coast Discovery Centre, The Old Customs and Station Masters House, (National Trust SA)
Former customs and station master's house built in 1866/67 of Georgian style architecture. Four furnished rooms containing historical documents, photographs, pictures, portraits, displays, furniture and furnishings relevant to the early history of the area and its association with an overseas port and latterly with the railways. Shop with National Trust items, books, crafts, jams, souvenirs. The new Encounter Coast Discovery Centre houses a living display of the history of the Encounter Coast area from 1800 to 1900, with fascinating artefacts and audio narrative.
Address:
2 Flinders Parade, Victor Harbor SA 5211, Australia
Tel:
+61 08 85525388
Fax: +61 08 85527566
Hours:
1pm-4pm Wed to Sun inclusive, plus each day of the school holidays & groups by appointment.
Admission:
Adults $4, children $2
Facilities:
Guided tours, student education tours, history research material, refreshments for groups by prior arrangement, shop, toilets across the road