Ardrossan information and attractions

Located 137km north west of Adelaide on the east coast of the Yorke Peninsula, Ardrossan is a major seaside port with large tidal variations. Established as a port for nearby agricultural land and renowned for the development of the Jump Stump Plough, Ardrossan today is a major grain exporting port.

Attractions and activities include boating, sailing and water skiing, swimming, fishing and golfing. Explore the jetty for fishing, catching blue swimmer crabs in nets or appreciating the ochre glow at sunrise and sunset caused by the red clay cliffs.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, cabins and caravan parks.

Located 233km west of Adelaide on the heel of Yorke Peninsula, Edithburgh
Previously established as a port exporting salt, grain and wool, Edithburgh is today a popular tourist and fishing village.

Attractions and activities include swimming, fishing and boating, snorkelling and diving wrecks and reefs. Explore Troubridge Island Conservation Park, Troubridge Hill Lighthouse and Edithburgh Flora Park.

Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and motels, holiday units, B&Bs and guesthouses.

Located 278km west of Adelaide on the tip of Yorke Peninsula, Edithburgh is ideally suited to family holidays, with a sheltered beach on one side and surf beach on the other. Previously established as a port for the gypsum mines, Marion Bay today is a holiday area with access to Innes National Park.

Attractions and activities include swimming, surfing and snorkelling, fishing, diving and walking. Explore the Innes National Park for living stromatalites, Stenhouse Bay Lookout, Rhino’s Head, Marion Lake, The Gap, kangaroos, emus and native birds.

Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and camping, apartments, holiday units and B&Bs.

Located 167km north west of Adelaide on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula, Moonta Bay is a great holiday area for families and fishing enthusiasts. Previously established as a copper mining area, Moonta today is an historic town with tourist, grain and fishing industries.

Attractions and activities include boating, swimming and fishing, sailing, sailboarding and diving. Explore Moonta Mines Museum, Moonta Heritage Walk, Miners Cottage and Heritage Garden, Tourist Train and Moonta Lavender Farm.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, holiday units and apartments, villas, cabins and B&Bs, hotels and caravan parks.

Located 305km north west of Adelaide at the head of Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta is a major transport centre in close proximity to the Flinders Ranges. Previously established as a port for wool, wheat and minerals, Port Augusta today is a crossroads for travellers.

Attractions and activities include sailing, swimming and fishing, golf, tennis and horse riding. Explore Wadlata Outback Centre, Flying Doctor Service Base and School of the Air, Homestead Park Pioneer Museum, Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens and Bird Lake Sanctuary. 

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, apartments and hotels, B&Bs, holiday parks and cabins.

Located 229km north east of Adelaide on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula, Port Pirie is a large industrial and commercial centre. Previously established for its lead and zinc smelting, Port Pirie’s economy today still relies on this and grain handling.

Attractions and activities include swimming, sailing and water skiing, fishing, horse riding and golf.

Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and cottages.

Located 196km west of Adelaide on the east coast of the Yorke Peninsula, Port Vincent is a beautiful sweeping bay providing a safe anchorage for yachts and fishing boats. Established as a port, Port Vincent today has additional industries including wind farms, aquaculture and tourism.

Attractions and activities include swimming, sailing and snorkelling, fishing, sailboarding, kayaking and crabbing, water skiing and marina, golfing, tennis and walking. Visit nearby Port Julia and Stansbury.

Accommodation options for visitors include holiday units, hotels, caravan parks and cabins.

Located 157km north west of Adelaide on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula, Wallaroo is a favourite holiday spot for families and home to the Spencer Gulf prawn fleet. Previously established as a port for shipping copper, Wallaroo today is supported by grain, fertilisers and tourism.

Attractions and activities include swimming, boating and fishing, horse riding golf and tennis. Explore Wallaroo Flora and Fauna Park, Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum and Wallaroo Tourist Train to Bute.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, guesthouses and villas, hotels, apartments caravan parks and cabins.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Kadina (08 88212333) for more information on the Yorke Peninsula Coast, SA.