Tipara Reef
An offshore reef and lighthouse off the Copper Coast.
A noted offshore reef and lighthouse off Moonta Bay, prized by boat anglers for snapper and whiting.
Out beyond the shallows of Moonta Bay lies Tipara Reef, a submerged system marked by a lighthouse standing alone in the gulf. It is one of the best-known fishing grounds on the Copper Coast, drawing boat anglers chasing snapper, whiting and squid over the reef and its surrounding sand.
The lighthouse, perched on its platform offshore, is a landmark for boaters working these waters and a reminder of how busy this coast once was with shipping bound for the copper ports.
Tipara is strictly a destination for those with a boat and the experience to handle open gulf water, but it looms large in the fishing lore of the northern Yorke Peninsula.
Got a photo of Tipara Reef?
Share your best shot. If we use it in the gallery, you'll be credited by name. Photos are reviewed before going live.
Featured in
Last verified 1 hour ago
Within a short drive
Other spots in Moonta
You might also like
Similar experiences across Yorke Peninsula
Image credits
- Seagate Motel Moonta Bay.jpg by Davidcronk , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons