# The Bluff (Rosetta Head)

> A granite headland over Encounter Bay with a short, steep walk to a summit lookout. Southern right whales often pass close to shore between June and October…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-the-bluff-encounter-bay/

A granite headland over Encounter Bay with a short, steep walk to a summit lookout. Southern right whales often pass close to shore between June and October, so bring binoculars.

- **Nearest town:** Victor Harbor, South Australia
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -35.5842, 138.6150

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August–September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-fleurieu-kangaroo-island/)

## Nearby

- [Granite Island (Nulcoowarra)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-granite-island/) – 3 km
- [Willunga Farmers Market](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-willunga-farmers-market/) – 36 km
- [Port Willunga Jetty Ruins](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-port-willunga-ruins/) – 38 km
- [McLaren Vale Cellar Doors](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mclaren-vale-cellar-doors/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is The Bluff (Rosetta Head)?

The Bluff (Rosetta Head) is in Victor Harbor, South Australia, at GPS -35.5842, 138.6150.

### Which road trips pass The Bluff (Rosetta Head)?

The Bluff (Rosetta Head) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island.

### What is there to see near The Bluff (Rosetta Head)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Granite Island (Nulcoowarra) (3 km), Willunga Farmers Market (36 km), Port Willunga Jetty Ruins (38 km) and McLaren Vale Cellar Doors (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit The Bluff (Rosetta Head)?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August–September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)