Alexandrina Cheese Company

Fleurieu Peninsula


On the road to Mt Compass, 18km north of Victor Harbor, this Fleurieu success story opens its doors to cheese fans and milkshake mavens. Taste the gouda, the edam and the feta, then buy a block of the powerful vintage cheddar to go.


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