Beaches

South Australia offers white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. It might not be warm, but the scenery is stunning. Here are a few suggestion where to go … should you need a break from wine tasting.

  • A crowded beach with numerous people relaxing, sunbathing, and playing on the sandy shore. There are colorful umbrellas and tents, and the ocean has gentle waves with more people enjoying the water. In the background, there are cliffs and some buildings on top, with mountains in the far distance under a clear, blue sky.

    Port Willunga Beach

    Closest to home. 15min drive down the hill. Great Restaurant nearby called the “Star of Greece”.

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  • A beach with a parking lot filled with cars, surrounded by cliffs and dry grass, under a clear blue sky.

    Aldinga Beach

    Next beach to the South of Port Willunga. Long beach. Walk or take your car onto the beach. Does get busy. “The Pearl” cafe/restaurant is near the carpark.

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  • A silhouette of a person holding a surfboard walking on a beach during sunset with golden reflections on the water.

    Port Elliot

    30min drive to the south, this little bay is one of the premium weekend getaway areas for the locals from Adelaide. Squeaky sand, cafes and pubs. Whale spotting (May to Oct).

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  • A lively beach scene with people swimming and playing in the water, a wooden pier extending into the ocean, blue tents on the sandy shore, beach umbrellas, and green vegetation in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

    Normanville & Carracklinga

    Popular holiday home spot. White sand, clearest water. Many local cafes and bakeries. 30min drive soutwest.

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  • A humpback whale breaching the ocean surface.

    Victor Harbour

    Strictly speaking not in the beach category, but worth mentioning here. This cute little seaside town is situated between the beaches of Port Elliot and Normanville. Worth the detour. Fairy Penguins call nearby Bluff Island their home. Tours available. Whales are seasonal.

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