If these seashores in South Australia aren’t in your bucket (and spade) record, they actually needs to be...
Unless you’ve lived or travelled in South Australia, you may not understand it’s a paradise for seashore lovers. People everywhere in the world find out about Bondi ( you, Bondi Rescue), the laid-back seashores of Byron Bay or the heavenly Whitehaven Beach, however South Australia’s seashores are underrated, and we do not know why.
From the ridiculously blue waters alongside the Eyre Peninsula to the dreamy coves on Kangaroo Island to secret browsing spots in Penong. Oh, and did we point out the numerous wineries and cellar doorways in McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula? What higher approach to quench your thirst than with a glass of vino overlooking the vineyards. There’s no must jet off to a tropical island within the Maldives when you possibly can escape to one in all these beautiful seashores in South Australia.
1. Almonta Beach, Eyre Peninsula
Located on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Almonta Beach in Coffin Bay National Park is nothing wanting spectacular. Think brilliant blue water that begs you to go for a swim, wind-whipped sand dunes and fringing bushland house to native kangaroo, emu and goanna residents. Coffin Bay can also be what seafood lovers’ goals are fabricated from. Imagine wading out to a working oyster farm the place you possibly can decide, shuck and eat oysters whereas standing within the sea. Well, you are able to do simply that. Surely that’s as contemporary because it will get.
2. Glenelg Beach, Adelaide
If you’re in Adelaide, a visit to Glenelg is a should. Glenelg is simply 11km from the CBD and is the preferred seashore for metropolis dwellers who flock to benefit from the lengthy stretch of sand, historic Bay Discovery Centre and thriving Jetty Road space lined with bars, eating places and retailers. Take a stroll out to the jetty for a contemporary hit of salty sea air, soar into the water for a cool dip or plonk your self down on the tender sand for some chill time. When you’re all beached out, take pleasure in some espresso-infused retail remedy adopted by dinner as you watch the solar go down.
3. Maslin Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula
Next, we’ve got Maslin Beach, or ‘Maslins’ as locals name it. The huge stretch of golden sand is enclosed inside tall cliffs and sand dunes that glow throughout golden hour, and the calm blue waters are nice for swimming and snorkelling. Fun truth: Maslins was Australia’s first official nudist seashore. Even funnier truth: it’s additionally house to the annual Pilwarren Maslin Nude Beach Games (previously the Maslin Beach Nude Olympics). Think tug o’ warfare, sack races and frisbee throwing… however within the nuddy. If you’d prefer to take pleasure in swimming and sunbathing in your birthday swimsuit, word that nudity is restricted to the southern finish of the seashore.
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4. Port Willunga, Fleurieu Peninsula
It’s no shock Port Willunga is one in all South Australia’s most photographed seashores. With easy golden sands, steep cliffs and the stays of an previous jetty jutting out of the sand (know as ‘the sticks’), Port Willunga feels one million miles from Adelaide, although it’s simply 46 km away. The seashore is squeaky clear and the water is an eye-popping blue. If it wasn’t for the jetty ruins and elements of a shipwreck you possibly can see at low tide, you’d by no means guess Port Willunga was as soon as one in all South Australia’s largest ports. It’s nonetheless a little bit of a secret spot for locals, so take pleasure in it whilst you can.
5. Carrickalinga Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula
The views are cracking at Carrickalinga. Powder white sand, rocky outcrops, turquoise waters and the soothing sounds of lapping waves. Don’t simply take our phrase for it, Lonely Planet named it South Australia’s greatest seashore in 2013. The water visibility is superb and rockpools emerge at low tide which is ideal for having fun with a shallow dunk or paddle with the kiddos. Have a lazy day absorbing the rays or discover the coastal strolling trails between Carrickalinga and Normanville to absorb the views over Yankalilla Bay and Roma Mitchell Bay.
6. Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island
It doesn’t get extra idyllic than Vivonne Bay. It has every little thing an island paradise ought to have: 5 km of chalk-white sand, sky-blue waters that glimmer within the daylight, an enthralling jetty and fringing coastal bush. On a sunny day, you’d simply suppose you have been on a seashore within the Philippines or Bora Bora. It’s not simply people that love Vivonne Bay. Locals typically spot dolphins within the surf, and Seal Bay – house to Australia third-largest seal colony – is only a bit additional alongside. There’s not a lot to do aside from lap up the tropical haven vibes, and that’s one of the best half about it.
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7. Cactus Beach, Penong
Cactus Beach remains to be a little bit of a secret spot for native surfers, they usually’d prefer to preserve it that method, so shhh. It’s tucked away in a distant space close to Penong, but it surely’s effectively price it if you wish to catch a few of Australia’s greatest waves. You’ll additionally drive alongside the oh-so Instagrammable Watermelon Avenue (Lake Macdonnell) the place the cotton candy-coloured salt lake pops in opposition to the glowing blue ocean. Driving alongside Watermelon Avenue is a spotlight in itself, however word you possibly can solely see it when there’s water within the salt lake, which is often in winter and spring.
8. Memory Cove, Eyre Peninsula
Forget reminiscence lane, make a journey right down to Memory Cove as a substitute. Nestled in dense native bushland with sugar-white sand and sapphire waters that beg you to leap in, you received’t be forgetting this remoted cove in a rush. The bushland is house to quite a few native residents – they’re a pleasant bunch and are identified to hop right down to the seashore to hang around and benefit from the views (in the event you hadn’t guessed, we’re speaking concerning the ‘roos).
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9. Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
Emu Bay Beach is one other jewel on Kangaroo Island. With a protracted sandy shoreline stretching 4km, shouldering sand dunes and blue tie-dye color waters, it’s no surprise it’s one of many island’s hottest spots. Still, it by no means will get too crowded. There’s not a lot round – the closest facilities are in Kingscote – but it surely’s the one seashore on the island that has automobile entry, so you can pack your automobile with provides and drive down in the event you wished to make a day of it. There’s nothing fairly like blasting the tunes with the home windows down as you cruise alongside the shore.
10. Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island
You’ll be stoked after spending a day at Stokes Bay. It’s one of many busiest seashores on the island, however we adore it all the identical. Nestled between rugged cliffs, the water is a few of the clearest in Australia, and there’s a large rock pool (extra like a shower, really) on the shore the place you possibly can float, swim or snorkel. Or take a wander by the maze of caves to see in the event you can spot any sea creatures within the rock swimming pools.
DISCOVER THESE BEACHES FOR YOURSELF ON A SOUTH AUSTRALIA TOUR