This marks the third section of the Granite Island circuit, a location of enduring natural and historical interest situated just off the coast of Victor Harbor, South Australia. Toward the terminus of the walking track, one encounters a remarkable cluster of boulder-like formations—smooth, rounded, and curiously egg-shaped—scattered across the headland like the remnants of some ancient, geological hatching. These granite tors are the product of prolonged weathering processes spanning hundreds of millions of years, where coarse-grained igneous rock has slowly yielded to the erosive forces of wind, salt, and time. Their sculptural elegance evokes a natural artistry, as though shaped by an unseen hand rather than the persistent rhythms of the earth.

Surrounding these forms, one cannot help but observe the low, wind-sheared vegetation—particularly the small, salt-tolerant trees whose trunks and branches lean permanently landward, bent under the persistent influence of the prevailing southerly gales. Granite Island itself holds deep cultural significance for the Ramindjeri people of the Ngarrindjeri nation and later served as a key site during the European whaling era of the 19th century. Today, the island stands as a living gallery of geological time, elemental force, and resilient beauty.

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Granite Island, Victor Harbour Gallery

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Victor Harbour, South Australia

Victor Harbour, South Australia

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