Beachport
A laid-back fishing and crayfishing village with one of Australia's longest jetties and the buoyant, salt-rich Pool of Siloam.
A town wrapped in coastline
Beachport is a small, unhurried town set on a narrow neck of land, with the Southern Ocean on one side and the calmer waters of Rivoli Bay on the other. Its jetty - one of the longest in South Australia - reaches far out over clear water and remains a favourite spot for anglers and walkers. The town is known for its rock lobster, caught off this stretch of coast, and for an easygoing pace that rewards a slow visit.
History and landscape
Proclaimed a port in 1878, Beachport grew as a wool and grain shipping point, and a whaling station once operated nearby in Rivoli Bay. That maritime past still shapes the foreshore today. Just out of town, the Bowman Scenic Drive traces dramatic limestone cliffs, blowholes and surf beaches, while Cape Martin Lighthouse marks the headland above.
What visitors do
Days here revolve around the water and the walking trails. The Pool of Siloam, fed by underground springs, is so salty you float effortlessly. Beachport Conservation Park and Lake George draw birdwatchers and bushwalkers, and the foreshore and jetty anchor a relaxed afternoon by the bay.
Visiting Beachport - frequently asked questions
What is Beachport known for?
Beachport is known for its jetty, one of the longest in South Australia, and for the Pool of Siloam, a spring-fed salt lake so salty that swimmers float with ease. It is also a noted rock lobster town and the gateway to the scenic clifftop Bowman Scenic Drive.
How far is Beachport from Adelaide?
Beachport is around a five-hour drive south-east of Adelaide along the coastal route through Kingston SE and Robe. It sits on the Limestone Coast between Robe and Mount Gambier, making it an easy stop on a longer touring road trip.
What is there to do in Beachport?
Visitors come to walk or fish from the historic jetty, float in the Pool of Siloam, and follow the Bowman Scenic Drive past limestone cliffs, blowholes and surf beaches. Beachport Conservation Park and Lake George offer walking trails, birdwatching and quiet beaches just out of town.
When is the best time to visit Beachport?
The warmer months from late spring to early autumn are ideal for swimming, the beaches and the Pool of Siloam, when the water is most inviting. The coastal walks and scenic drives are pleasant year round, though winter brings cooler, windier conditions.
How far is Beachport from Mount Gambier and Robe?
Mount Gambier, the region's main hub, is around an hour to the south-east. The seaside town of Robe lies closer, roughly 30 to 45 minutes up the coast, so Beachport works well as a base for exploring the wider Limestone Coast.
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- BeachportAnglicanChurch.JPG by Mattinbgn , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons