Yorke Peninsula boasts some of the best beaches found in South Australia. It attracts a myriad of sealife, making it one of the best fishing spots in the country too.
It sits between the Spencer Guld and the Gulf St Vincent, with Kangaroo Island lying west over the Investigator Straits.
Besides its beaches, it is also famous for its Moonta Mines – an old copper mining village that is now a national heritage.
Attractions
Port Broughton holds the best reputation for fishing – the famous blue swimmer crab, King George whiting, garfish and more can be found here. Its sheltered bay allows fishing enthusiasts to fish there any time of the year.
Spot emus, kangaroos and tammar wallabies at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park or explore the ghost town of Inneston.
Dive in the Wandara Reef, the largest shellfish restoration reef in the Gulf St Vincent. Fishing and boating are also permitted.
History buffs can learn more about the rich copper mining history of Yorke at the Moonta Mines – a Cornish mining village that flourished in the late 1800s.
Stay
If you have a caravan, stay on a powered site at Edithburgh Caravan Park with free wifi access. Comfortable accommodation is also available at their seaside cabins overlooking the bay.
If you have a larger budget, why not rent a whole beach house at Point Turton? The Beach House boasts three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor deck with scenic ocean views.
Enjoy an authentic farmstay at The Redwing Barn. Feed the farm animals and enjoy outdoor barbeques – perfect for families with kids.
For the budget conscious, Kadina Village Motel offers simple comforts and country hospitality – complete with a swimming pool and barbeque area.
Dine
Most accommodations in Yorke Peninsula come with outdoor barbeque facilities where you cook your catch of the day, or get fresh seafood from Gill Fisheries (open only on Fridays and Saturdays) for your barbeque.
The Dalrymple Hotel serves one of the region’s best fish and chips. It comes with tartare sauce and a lemon wedge, and you can also enjoy it in a takeaway cone.
If seafood is not for you, head to Coopers Alehouse Wallaroo and enjoy wood-oven pizza and their extensive range of beers and ciders.
Cornish pasties are a must-try at the Cornish Kitchen Moonta. The local bakery serves up savoury goods like pies and sausage rolls and remains a popular favourite among both locals and tourists.
