Beachport

About Beachport

Beachport is a beautiful town with enormous appeal. Beachport has a population of 450 which more than triples in the summer months. The town has the relaxed atmosphere you get when you're on a beach holiday. There is plenty to do whether you're swimming in the crystal waters, strolling along the clean beaches, fishing or boating.

Originally named "Wirmalngrang" by the local Booandik Aboriginals, Beachport became a popular whaling station at the mouth of Lake George in the 1830s.

Beachport and nearby Rivoli Bay are approximately 51km south of Robe - one  of Australia's longest jettys (772m) extends into Rivoli Bay. There are safe swimming beaches and three museums which canvas the region’s whaling, shipping, military and Aboriginal heritage. 

Along Foster Street you will come across a lighthouse that looks over Penguin Island. The lighthouse was built in 1878 on Penguin Island and was moved to the mainland in 1960. Here you can lookout over Penguin Island and watch the penguins, fur seals and silver gulls.

Another main attraction is the Pool of Siloam. This is a salt lake that is seven times saltier than the sea and is fed by underground springs. It is very popular for therapeutic purposes and if you don’t feel like swimming you can just float around due to the buoyancy the high salinity provides.

Shopping

Beachport has an IGA supermarket located in Railway Tce. Please note that the opening hours are 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am - 12.00pm on Saturday. During the summer months they are open 7 days a week.

Dining

There is a choice of places to dine out and a wide variety of local seafood to choose from.

Sports and Recreation

Beachport has a lot to choose from in the way of sport and recreation. There is a golf course, tennis courts, recreation hall and the local beach, which is a popular surfing spot for people of all ages.

Banks

While there are no banks in Beachport there are numerous ATM’s located around the town that are accessible 24/7. Should you need to go to a bank, there is a Westpac bank situated in Millicent, which is a 20 minute drive away.

Library and Internet Access

There is a small library operating from the Beachport Visitor Information Centre. Opening hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and 10.00am to 1.00pm on weekends. During the summer months it is open until 4:00pm on a Saturday and Sunday.


Internet access is available to students at the Beachport Visitor Information Centre. Opening hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and 10.00am - 1.00pm on weekends. During the summer months it is open until 4:00pm on a Saturday and Sunday.

Post Offices, Fuel and Other Services

The Beachport Post Office is located at 2 Foster St and is open from 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday; 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday, and 11.00am - 3.00pm Sunday.

There is only one petrol station in Beachport located in Railway Tce.

Coin operated laundries are available for use through the caravan parks.

There are three churches in Beachport - the Church of England and a Catholic Church located in Railway Tce, and the Uniting Church in Foster St.

Travel Times

Beachport is accessible from Adelaide by both car and bus. Beachport is located 385 kilometres south east of Adelaide with a travel time of approximately 5 hours by car.

For information on transport from Adelaide to Beachport visit Premier Stateliner.

Further Information

View more information on Beachport

Alternatively contact  Beachport Visitor Information Centre:
Millicent Road
Beachport, SA 5280
Ph: (08) 8735 8029

For a map of Beachport visit Wilkins Tourist Maps. Select 'Towns' from the top menu, type 'Beachport' in the search box and then select ‘Beachport - SA' from the list.