Beaches
Sheltered swimming coves and wild surf-washed bays.
The best beaches in Marion Bay
Wrapped by three gulfs, the Yorke Peninsula has a beach for every mood: calm, child-friendly bays on the eastern coast, long surf beaches on the wild west, and turquoise coves tucked beneath the cliffs of Innes National Park.
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Berry Bay
Long west-coast beach with a mellow beach break.
A sweeping west-coast beach known for its beginner-friendly beach break, dunes and great fishing.
Corny Point Lighthouse
Whitewashed 1882 light on the south-west corner.
A heritage 1882 lighthouse marking the corner where Spencer Gulf meets Investigator Strait, framed by quiet beaches.
Daly Head
Powerful reef break for experienced surfers.
A rugged headland on the west coast prized for its powerful, consistent reef break and remote feel.
Ethel Wreck
Rusting ribs of a barque wrecked on the beach in 1904.
The skeletal remains of the Norwegian barque Ethel, driven ashore in 1904 and still visible on the beach below the cliffs.
Gleesons Landing
Beachfront camping and a popular surf and fishing spot.
A laid-back west-coast camping reserve with a sandy beach, surf break and excellent shore fishing.
Innes National Park
Rugged cliffs, surf beaches and a ghost gypsum town.
The wild jewel at the foot of the peninsula, with surf breaks, turquoise coves, abundant wildlife and the Inneston ghost town.
Marion Bay
Gateway town to Innes National Park and the surf.
A small holiday town at the foot of the peninsula, the launch pad for Innes National Park, surf breaks and the Ethel wreck.
Pondalowie Bay
Legendary surf break and crayfishing cove in Innes.
A renowned surf break and sheltered crayfishing bay within Innes National Park, ringed by dunes and a popular campground.
The Gap
Cliff-framed surf beach deep in Innes National Park.
A dramatic cliff-backed surf beach in Innes National Park, reached by a steep walk down from the lookout.