The best beaches of the Limestone Coast
From sheltered town swims to wild surf coast
Between Kingston SE in the north and Port MacDonnell in the south, the Limestone Coast offers everything from glassy sheltered swims to thundering surf beaches backed by some of the state's biggest dunes. Here are the ones that reward the drive.
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RobeRobe Town Beach
Robe's sheltered town beach, calm water under the limestone cliffs.
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BeachportBeachport Conservation Park
Empty surf beaches and salt lakes wrapping around Beachport.
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RobeLittle Dip Conservation Park
Hidden coves, freshwater soaks and dunes in Little Dip.
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BeachportBeachport Jetty
A historic jetty over clear water, popular with anglers and swimmers.
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Port MacDonnellPort MacDonnell Foreshore
A sheltered ocean pool and jetty at the state's southernmost town.
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Kingston SELarry the Lobster (The Big Lobster)
Larry the Lobster marks the beach town of Kingston SE.
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Always check conditions on the exposed surf coast - the Southern Ocean is powerful, and many of these beaches are unpatrolled.
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