Yorke Peninsula Beaches
An endless coastline
There are 700 kilometres of coastline on the Yorke Peninsula. We guarantee you’ll find your perfect beach holiday.
Affectionately known as “Yorkes”, the Yorke Peninsula is packed with unspoilt, white sandy beaches, perfect for families all year-round. There are intense surfing beaches and sheltered coves. If you bring a fishing rod, you won’t go hungry.
Fishing
Popular beaches on the eastern side include Ardrossan. Rake for crabs at low tide, catch fish or jag squid.
Around the Yorke Peninsula‘s “foot”, it’s not all wild and woolly. Everyone loves Marion Bay, with its sheltered coves and surf beaches. Anglers flock there for the “autumn mullet run”.
Try your luck at Hardwicke Bay, Wattle Point near Edithburgh, Wallaroo, Port Hughes or Moonta Bay. It is legal to fish in national parks but the usual restrictions (size, boat/bag limits) apply.
Swimming and surfing
Swim in sheltered beaches at Stansbury, Port Vincent and Edithburgh, where there’s even a tidal pool.
Head up the Spencer Gulf side of Point Turton, Hardwicke Bay, Port Victoria, Port Hughes, Moonta Bay, Wallaroo and Port Broughton. All have pristine, sandy, family friendly beaches.
Wallaroo and Moonta Bay have swimming nets in summer and like Port Rickaby, Port Hughes and Port Broughton, there are jetties to catch something for dinner. You’ll find plenty of jetties all over Yorke Peninsula.
Experienced surfers head for Corny Point or Innes National Park. Beaches like Chinamans, West Cape, Pondolowie Bay and Trespassers at nearby Point Margaret will satisfy any skill level.
Some beaches have strong rips and currents. Please check with the closest Visitor Information Centre for information about beaches and weather conditions.
Play golf on the beach
If you’ve brought your golf clubs, try the annual Flaherty’s Beach Sandbar Golf Classic event. It's a real tournament on a beach! Just don’t ask where the bunkers are.
Yorke Peninsula beaches - words don’t do them justice.
Things to do
Here are some great ideas for you to try while you’re in the area.
What's on
There are plenty of events on in the Yorke Peninsula. Here are some ideas you might like.
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