The Best Jetties on the Yorke Peninsula
Squid, sunsets and a feed off the rails
Few things sum up a Yorke Peninsula holiday like a jetty at sunset: squid lights flickering on, a line over the rail, the gulf turning gold. The peninsula's sheltered east coast and old port towns are strung with historic jetties, many over a century old, each with its own character and its own fish.
Here are the jetties worth setting aside an evening for.
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EdithburghEdithburgh Jetty
A legendary spot — famous for leafy seadragons and diving by day, squid and tommies by night.
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StansburyStansbury Jetty
A long heritage jetty over Oyster Bay's squid grounds, one of the best squidding spots on the peninsula.
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Port VincentPort Vincent Jetty
Squid and garfish over clear water in a friendly holiday town with the pub close by.
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MoontaPort Hughes Jetty
A reliable west-coast whiting jetty stretching well out over the flats.
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Innes National ParkStenhouse Bay Jetty
A long gypsum-era jetty at the gateway to Innes, good for squid and the occasional snapper.
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WallarooWallaroo Jetty
A working port jetty with deep water, history and big-fish potential.
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Bring a squid jig, a hand line and patience. The bite is best at dawn and dusk, and the company on the rails is half the fun.
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