Edithburgh Jetty
One of South Australia's premier shore dives.
A historic jetty famed among divers for its rich marine life, and a favourite spot for jetty fishing.
The Edithburgh jetty is celebrated as one of the best shore dives in South Australia, its pylons festooned with sponges, soft corals and an astonishing variety of creatures including the cryptic leafy seadragon, octopus and seahorses. By day it is a classic country jetty for dropping a line for squid and whiting, and by night it draws divers from across the state. The adjacent foreshore and tidal pool complete a perfect seaside afternoon.
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Edithburgh Jetty - frequently asked questions
When was Edithburgh Jetty built?
The Edithburgh Jetty opened in 1873 and was originally built to service grain exports, then the mainstay of the Yorke Peninsula. Salt later became the town's major export, with tens of thousands of tonnes a year shipped through the 1890s, making Edithburgh one of South Australia's busiest ports.
Why is Edithburgh Jetty famous for diving?
Edithburgh Jetty is regarded as one of South Australia's best dive sites, known for leafy sea dragons, seahorses, pipefish, nudibranchs and octopuses. The maximum depth is around 10 to 12 metres, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels.
Can you fish from Edithburgh Jetty?
Yes. Edithburgh Jetty is a popular spot for jetty fishing as well as snorkelling and scuba diving.
Sources
- Wikipedia - Edithburgh (accessed August 2026)
- Yorke Peninsula Tourism - Explore Edithburgh (accessed August 2026)
Image credits
- Edithburgh-jetty-dark.jpg by Dreamofthedolphin , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons