Seize a pen, as a result of these South Australian seashores are about to be scribbled in your bucket listing in the event that they aren’t already.
Should you identify the primary three Australian seashores that come to thoughts, there’s an excellent likelihood you’ll say Bondi, Byron Bay or Whitehaven Seaside. However what about Stokes Bay or Reminiscence Cove? South Australia is blessed with critically lovely seashores — individuals simply don’t find out about them… but.
From the brilliantly blue coast of the Eyre Peninsula to secluded coves on Kangaroo Island, listed below are 10 must-visit seashores in South Australia.
1. Almonta Seaside, Eyre Peninsula
Almonta Seaside in Coffin Bay Nationwide Park is nothing in need of spectacular. Think about vivid blue waters that beg you to swim, wind-whipped sand dunes and fringing bushland house to considerable native wildlife together with kangaroos, emus and goannas. After stress-free on the seaside, head to Coffin Bay to go to an oyster farm the place you possibly can pluck and shuck your personal oysters straight from the water. (Cooks kiss.)
2. Glenelg Seaside, Adelaide
You’ll be able to’t go to the South Australian capital and never go to its favorite metropolis seaside. Glenelg is simply 11 kilometres from the CBD and is a well-liked haunt for metropolis dwellers. It’s an ideal spot to loosen up or take a refreshing dip after exploring the town. Or head right down to take pleasure in a drink within the solar or seize a chew at one of many many eating places alongside the bustling Jetty Street precinct.
3. Maslin Seaside, Fleurieu Peninsula
Nicknamed ‘Maslins’ by the locals, this huge, golden seaside is beloved by many. It’s flanked by tall cliffs and sand dunes that glow throughout golden hour, and the calm waters are nice for swimming. The sunsets listed below are additionally gorgeous.
Maslin Seaside is known for being Australia’s first official nudist seaside. And right here’s a enjoyable truth for you: it’s additionally house to the annual Pilwarren Maslin Nude Video games — assume tug of battle and frisbee throwing… however in your birthday go well with. Notice: nudity is restricted to sure areas of the seaside.
4. Port Willunga, Fleurieu Peninsula
Port Willunga is considered one of South Australia’s most photographed seashores, and for good motive. It has squeaky white sand sheltered by towering cliffs and (very Instagrammable) stays of an 1850s jetty generally known as ‘the sticks’. It feels 1,000,000 miles from Adelaide regardless of being simply an hour’s drive away. The seaside can be the positioning of considered one of South Australia’s worst shipwrecks — the Star of Greece which sunk throughout a storm in 1888 — and you may snorkel it at low tide.
5. Carrickalinga Seaside, Fleurieu Peninsula
Carrickalinga is one other gem on the Fleurieu Peninsula. With nice water visibility and rockpools that emerge at low tide, it’s an ideal seaside to get your dose of vitamin sea. Should you get fidgety sunbathing, you possibly can discover the strolling trails between Carrickalinga and Normanville the place you’ll be handled to beautiful views over Yankalilla and Roma Mitchell Bay.
6. Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island
Vivonne Bay has every little thing a ‘greatest seaside’ ought to have: six kilometres of chalk-white sand and sky-blue waters fringed by untouched coastal bushland. On a transparent, sunny day, you’d be forgiven for considering you have been on a seaside within the Philippines. There’s not a lot to do right here aside from sprawl on the sand with an excellent e-book, have a barbeque on the jetty or attempt to spot dolphins enjoying within the surf… it’s a tough life!
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7. Cactus Seaside, Penong
Cactus Seaside continues to be a little bit of a hidden spot, and the locals wish to hold it that manner, so shhh. The seaside is tucked away in a distant space close to Penong, nevertheless it’s nicely value it if you wish to watch surfers driving a few of Australia’s greatest waves. Getting there may be half the enjoyable, as you’ll drive on a dusty street that cuts by means of Lake Macdonnell — South Australia’s well-known pink lake.
8. Reminiscence Cove, Eyre Peninsula
Positioned on the fringe of Lincoln Nationwide Park the place dense bushland makes manner for sugar-white sand, this hidden cove will etch itself firmly in your reminiscence. Its distant location can be good should you desire to not share the seaside with throngs of vacationers. Kangaroos, nonetheless, are a unique story; the native roos prefer it right here too, so don’t be alarmed in the event that they loosen up alongside you!
9. Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
Emu Bay Seaside is one other must-visit spot on Kangaroo Island. It has 4 kilometres of white sand and a jetty for fishing. It’s additionally one of many few seashores on the island with automobile entry, so you may pack your automotive with provides and drive right down to make a day of it. It not often will get crowded right here, making it a great spot for some relaxation and leisure.
10. Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island
Speak about saving one of the best for final. You recognize a seaside is value visiting when it topped Tourism Australia’s 2023 listing of Finest Australian Seashores. Attending to this serene seaside is an journey in itself, as the trail takes you thru a headland of caves and boulders. However hold following the indicators and also you’ll finally be greeted with impossibly blue water. There’s additionally an enormous pure rock pool good for swimming/floating.
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