An ArtFood Walk in Goolwa

An ArtFood Walk in Goolwa

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Posted 2016-01-13 by Karen Rossfollow
An Art/Food Walk in Goolwa

What's better than going for an interesting walk? Incorporating lunch (or maybe dinner). I call them 'Food Walks' and here's an easy one. Just 2 km around the riverport of Goolwa, visiting three art galleries and ending with lunch for just $5. Yes, That's right, just $5!

If you park your car near Laurie Lane, just off Goolwa Terrace, you will find Signal Point.



Inside this building, with wonderful views over the River Murray, is the Signal Point Gallery. This is our first art stop on the Food Walk. Signal Point is also home to an excellent Cellar Door, but be patient, there's art to be seen and we'll come back later for wine tasting!



The gallery offers a continuous program of touring exhibitions as well as high quality local art, which is plentiful in this region.

It's open Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am to 4pm. It's closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.


As you leave Signal Point, turn right from Laurie Lane, before you reach Goolwa Terrace, and walk through Jekejere Park. It's a tranquil area, of significance to the local Ngarrindjeri people.



You'll see mosaics, native plants and information plaques.



The park is a short-cut to the Old Police Station building, on Goolwa Terrace, which is the venue for the South Coast Regional Art Centre (SCRAC) and our second art stop.


Emerging and professional artists from across the Southern Fleurieu region exhibit here and it's great place to pause along the walk. The building itself has a powerful atmosphere and aspects of the original police station and court room can still be seen.



From the Old Police Station we'll head to Porter Street. You can either walk down Goolwa's main street (Cadell Street), then turn left onto Dawson Street, or you can cross over Cadell and walk through the Soldiers Memorial Garden.



Either way will get you to 13 Porter Street and our last 'art stop'. It's a gallery called Art @ Goolwa, which houses an eclectic mix of pieces by artists from around the region.



The gallery is open 7 days from 11am till 4pm and one of the reasons I love it is because it sells affordable 'trinkets' along with the more expensive art pieces. I like to buy hand-made greeting cards, hand-painted silk scarves and unique little bowls there for special friends.



After you've had a bit of a look, maybe even a purchase, turn right on Porter Street and head back towards the Soldiers Memorial Garden. You'll walk past the Goolwa and South Coast Historic Museum.

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Just across from the garden is an unassuming shop called 'Rainsfords by Design'. Rainsfords offer a wide range of blinds, shutters, curtains and accessories as well as home decor itms, knick knacks and gifts. As you approach the shop you'll see baskets of homewares outside.


Surprisingly, Rainsfords also offer coffee, cakes and more.



Here is where you can find the best value lunch in town. The frittata and quiche dishes even come with salad!



It's a friendly, homely place with lots to look at, so settle in for lunch and enjoy your time here.



Okay, it's time to head back towards Signal Point and, should you so desire, a small treat by way of a wine tasting.



Shaw Family Vintners have a Cellar Door open between 10am-5pm every day at Signal Point and offer various labels for tasting, including Ballast Stone and Stone Mason.

Why wouldn't you stop for a taste and maybe a small purchase?

And, while you are there, check out the Cittaslow produce. Chutneys, relishes, fruit paste and jams are made by local volunteers using seasonal produce sourced from the local Cittaslow Community Garden.



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