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The 10 best beaches on the Yorke Peninsula
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The 10 best beaches on the Yorke Peninsula

From wild Southern Ocean surf to glassy crabbing flats, the peninsula's finest stretches of sand.

The Yorke Peninsula is almost entirely coastline, two long gulfs and a wild ocean-facing bottom, so picking ten beaches means choosing across three very different moods. Down south in and around Innes, the surf is serious and the scenery raw. Up the gulfs, the water turns warm, calm and perfect for kids and crab rakes. Here is our ranked pick of the best.

  1. 1
    Pondalowie Bay
    Marion Bay

    Pondalowie Bay

    Surf, white sand and crayfishing boats at the bottom of Yorke's standout bay.

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  2. 2
    Ethel Beach
    Innes National Park

    Ethel Beach

    A rugged surf and shipwreck beach reached by a steep clifftop stair.

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  3. 3
    Berry Bay
    Marion Bay

    Berry Bay

    A long, often-empty surf beach loved by those who make the effort.

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  4. 4
    Tiddy Widdy Beach
    Maitland

    Tiddy Widdy Beach

    Shallow, warm flats made for crab raking and small children.

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  5. 5
    Marion Bay Beach
    Marion Bay

    Marion Bay Beach

    A broad, sheltered family beach and the gateway to Innes.

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  6. 6
    Moonta Bay
    Moonta

    Moonta Bay

    Calm Copper Coast swimming with a jetty and a long history of summers.

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  7. 7
    Gleesons Landing
    Marion Bay

    Gleesons Landing

    A remote west-coast surf and camping beach for the self-sufficient.

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  8. 8
    Daly Head
    Marion Bay

    Daly Head

    A wild, exposed beach break for confident surfers chasing solitude.

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  9. 9
    Port Hughes
    Moonta

    Port Hughes

    Sheltered gulf swimming, good crabbing and a links golf course alongside.

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  10. 10
    Coobowie
    Edithburgh

    Coobowie

    A sleepy east-coast hamlet beach with safe, shallow water.

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Whatever your speed, surf, snorkel, swim or stroll, the Yorke has a beach for it. Pack the rake and the wetsuit both.

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