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Lady Bay Beach is an unpatrolled beach found in-between Normanville Beach and Marina St Vincent. The beach offers a rocky reef perfect for crabbing. It is also the location of the HMAS Hobart lookout offering amazing views of the beach and surroundings. Further south of the lookout, the beach becomes sandy, making it perfect for swimming and collecting a variety of shells. Lady Bay Beach is a beautiful and unique beach setting against the backdrop of dramatic hills.

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Second Valley Beach

Finnis Vale Drive, Second Valley SA 5204

Second Valley Beach is an unpatrolled beach, divided by a jetty into two smaller beaches. Follow the open valley that narrows at the coast to a gap, through which flows the small Parananacooka Creek and the road to the beach. The small town and caravan park lies on the landward side of the gap. Once through the gap there is a small car park leading to a rock jetty with the two small beaches to either side. To the west is a north facing curving long boulder beach attached by rock reefs to a small headland. At the base there are several boat sheds. Conditions are usually calm at this part of the beach, however it is dominated by rocks and reef. The main beach is popular in summer and usually calm. It offers stunning views of the coastline and unique geological formations. This beach is popular for swimming, jetty fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. The boat beach is unsuitable for swimming due to rocks and boat traffic.

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Rapid Bay Beach

Finnis Drive, Rapid Bay SA 5204

Nestled between long sandy beaches and towering cliffs, Rapid Bay is 105 kilometres south of Adelaide and reached by a steeply descending road from the main Normanville-Cape Jervis Road. Rapid Bay is well known for its very long jetty. While the original jetty built in 1940 is closed to the public, a new jetty (opened in early 2009) is now available for use. Take a stroll along the jetty and enjoy fishing or the beautiful views. At Rapid Bay, you'll also find an important South Australian landmark - a boulder on which Colonel Light carved his initials after he first stepped ashore. It's reported that he said "I have hardly seen a place I like better". Rapid Bay was named after the brig HMS Rapid in which Colonel Light and his staff came to South Australia, discovering Rapid Bay in 1830 enroute to Glenelg. Rapid Bay is usually calm and relatively safe, just watch the deep water right off both beaches. It's a paradise for divers and snorkelers, with dramatic shipwrecks and stunning marine life, including the famed Leafy Sea dragon. It is an unpatrolled beach.

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The Stable Studio at the Mill

7869 Main South Road, Second Valley SA 5204

The Stable Studio at the Mill is a working studio and gallery where artists Judith Sweetman and Gilbert Dashorst produce art work inspired by the beautiful Fleurieu and surrounds. At The Stable Studio at the Mill (trading as Art Adventures) they display their art work for sale and also exhibit works by other local artists. Gilbert runs workshops in Botanical Drawing and Painting (Gilbert was the Scientific Illustrator at the Botanical Gardens for 30 years). Also he specialises in other media and techniques. Judith is a qualified art teacher with 30 years' experience teaching in South Australian schools, currently working part time at the Art Gallery of South Australia facilitating school workshops. She offers a wide range of classes in different media. Be inspired by the Fleurieu Peninsula and tap into your inner creativity. Begin an Art Adventure! A program of workshops is continuously being developed to suit groups and individuals. Please contact Judith for details.

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Wines of the Fleurieu Cellar Door

7869 Main South Road, Second Valley SA 5204

08 8598 4184

Leonards Mill is a 159 year old restored Flour Mill and home to an award winning restaurant and The Wines of the Fleurieu Cellar Door. Leonards Mill has partnered with the following wineries to showcase the best of the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island: Islander Estate Vineyard, Kangaroo Island Lady Bay Vineyard, Lady Bay Mosquito Hill Wines, Mt Jagged Tapanappa, Foggy Hill Vineyard, Tapanappa Wine tasting and bottle sales are available in the "Wheat Shed" on the side of Leonards Mill. Charcuterie and cheese platters are available.

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Ingalalla Waterfalls

Hay Flat Road, Second Valley SA 5204

Ingalalla Waterfalls are located in the Second Valley Forest 10 kilometres south of Normanville on the Hay Flat Road. The Waterfalls are located within 500 metres of the car park. Open all year round, it is the perfect place for a picnic with many shaded areas. At certain times of the year you will see flowering lilies in the creek and in autumn the leaves of the deciduous trees provide a colourful backdrop to the trees in the pine forest.

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Deep Creek Conservation Park

Via Range Road from Victor Harbor, Delamere SA 5204

08 8598 0263

Deep Creek Conservation Park offers bushland camping with kangaroos and other native wildlife or hike one of numerous trails that take in stunning coastal views of Kangaroo Island - all just a 90 minute-drive from Adelaide. Steep cliffs, secluded beaches, dense heaths and forests and one of the largest remaining areas of remnant vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula make Deep Creek Conservation Park a nature-lovers' paradise. The park offers some of the most challenging bushwalking in South Australia (including sections of the 1200 kilometre Heysen Trail). Don't miss the spectacular coastal views between Tapanappa and Boat Harbour, a recently upgraded four-kilometre stretch of the Heysen Trail. Five campgrounds are available offering a range of facilities. There is also cottage, homestead and retreat accommodation is available in the park at the award-winning Ridgetop Retreats. Entry and camping fees apply in this park and the way that you can pay has changed. Please pay your park entry fee and book your campsite online before you go. Cash self-registration stations are no longer in use in this park. GPS enabled maps are available for this park, check the website for details.

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Tunkalilla Beach

Tunkalilla Road, Deep Creek SA 5204

Tunkalilla Beach is a straight beach, backed by a low fore dune and wave over wash deposits, and continuous grassy slopes. The surf zone average is 60 metres in width and is cut by beach rips every 250 metres in the west, with several reef controlled rips to the east. This is a publicly accessible beach with a car park located on the bluffs above the western end of the beach. It is a hazardous beach due to its moderate to occasionally high waves strong permanent rips and prevalence of rocks and reef. It is popular with fishers who do not mind the steep walk back to the car park. Overall, it is a scenic but largely inaccessible section of coast, offering several pocket beaches each bounded and backed by steep grassy slopes.

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Boathaven Beach House

9 Boathaven Drive, Silverton SA 5204

(08) 85 984 187

Boathaven Beach House provides old fashioned comfort and value in a three bedroom self contained cottage only 700 metres from beautiful Second Valley Beach and convenience store. Set on a large shady block in a quiet street on the edge of this rural township it is the ideal spot to relax. Activities available nearby include fishing, snorkelling, bush walking, golf and boat ramp available six kilometres away at Wirrina Cove. Meals are available at the historic Leonards Mill Hotel or take away at Second Valley Jetty store....

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The Light House at Second Valley

7 Seacove Crescent, Second Valley SA 5204

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Relax and revive in this stunning setting where the hills meet the sea - you will love The Light House at Second Valley. The Light House is a modern light filled home nestled in the gorgeous surrounds of Second Valley, a small town on the Fleurieu Peninsula boasting one of the best beaches in South Australia, which is only a seven minute stroll from the house. The Light House boasts up to date facilities with beautiful views of the water and hills. Sleeping two-four people, it is perfect for that well deserved summer break or that cosy winter getaway. Enjoy a secluded getaway location without compromising on the facilities in this beautifully appointed home. Please note that this home is not suitable for young children due to open decking. Please also note that pets are not permitted. ...

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Delamere Art Wall

104 Main South Road, Delamere SA 5204

(08) 85 580 240

The picnic area by the general store at Delamere has been colourfully decorated by local artists, residents and students from Yankalilla Area School and Rapid Bay Area School. The artists worked on developing artistic panels that are now permanently on display as part of the Leafy Sea Dragon Festival (now Festival Fleurieu) which is well worth a stop to enjoy the artwork....

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Wines of the Fleurieu Cellar Door

7869 Main South Road, Second Valley SA 5204

(08) 85 984 184

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Wirrina Cove Resort

Paradise Drive, Wirrina Cove SA 5204

(08) 85 982 400

Welcome to the Wirrina Cove Resort and Conference Centre, South Australia. Spread over 1,200 acres of stunning South Australian landscape and just 75 minutes south of Adelaide on the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula, you'll find Wirrina Cove Resort. The resort presents an enticing mix of casual and fine dining, wildlife, water, golf, accommodation and event facilities, all combining to create a special and memorable holiday getaway, conference or function experience. Wirrina Cove boasts five kilometres of waterfront coastline and is only a hop, skip and a jump away from unspoilt Kangaroo Island. It is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula and its attractions. Immerse yourself in the unique nature of South Australia with its rugged cliffs, beaches, stunning coastal seascapes and sheltered coves, whilst enjoying dramatic sunsets in an idyllic climate....

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Ingalalla Waterfalls

Hay Flat Road, Second Valley SA 5204

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Second Valley Beach

Finnis Vale Drive, Second Valley SA 5204

Second Valley Beach is one of South Australia's most instagramed locations. It offers stunning views of the coastline and unique geological formations. This beach is popular for swimming, jetty fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Follow the open valley that narrows at the coast to a gap, through which flows the small Parananacooka Creek and the road to the beach. The small town and caravan park lies on the landward side of the gap. There is a small car park leading to a jetty with the two small beaches to either side. The eastern beach is sandy and popular for swimming. To the west is a north facing curving long boulder beach attached by rock reefs to a small headland. Conditions are usually calm at this part of the beach; however it is dominated by rocks and reef. Public toilet facilities are located in the car park. Second Valley Jetty Store is close by for takeaway and ice creams or book in historic Leonards Mill for a gourmet lunch....

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Rapid Bay Beach

Finnis Drive, Rapid Bay SA 5204

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Fleurieu Peninsula

41577 - Second Valley SA 5204

Visit the cellar doors, laze around the river and mess about in boats. Learn how to surf or watch whales and their calves play in the ocean. The Fleurieu Peninsula has a real beach culture. Surfers jog down to the water each morning with boards under their arm. Families lay on the sand, eating fish and chips. You’ll enjoy the sun, food and wine in this little slice of heaven. The Fleurieu Peninsula’s green hills are bounded by clifftops, beaches, coves and the winding Murray River. The river pans out and forms a beautiful, calm pool at Goolwa. Sit on the wharf and see boats cruise under the Hindmarsh Bridge. Sail up to the Coorong and see pelicans tilt their heads to the side, watching as you pass their nests. Get close to kangaroos in the conservation parks. Watch little penguins come ashore at Granite Island. Feel the sand between your toes and hunt for cockles. Take a charter trip and hook a fish. Cycle along the coast or stop by the wineries and find that special drop. The Fleurieu Peninsula is a hive of activity in summer. You will love the laid-back lifestyle. There’s a different atmosphere in winter. See wild, thundering seas and whales slapping their tails in the water. Warm up beside a cellar door’s crackling fireplace. Talk to the winemaker as you try their wines. The Fleurieu Peninsula is a great place. Come and share it with us....

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ex HMAS Hobart Dive Site

Paradise Drive, Wirrina Cove SA 5204

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On 5 November 2002 the ex HMAS Hobart was scuttled in Yankalilla Bay to form an artificial dive reef. The Hobart's final resting place lies four nautical miles west north west of Marina St Vincent. Of the three naval vessels that have been scuttled in Australia,the Hobart is currently the most intact with 90,000 square metres of the ship open to diver access including access to the engine room, missile launcher, gun turrets and both funnels. The Hobart was nicknamed the 'Green Ghost' for her reputation has quiet vessel during three tours of duty of Vietnam. The Hobart was the most decorated naval vessel of her era and we are proud that her final resting place is in Yankalilla Bay. As a premier dive attraction, her memory and that of the people who serve on her will live on. A land based memorial has been established at Lady Bay where the anchor from the ship lies pointing in the direction of the wreck. It's Australia's most accessible and exciting wreck, scuttled off Wirrina Cove. You need to be with a licensed operator to dive the ex HMAS Hobart. Visit the website for permit information. ...

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Lady Bay Beach

Main South Road, Wirrina Cove SA 5204

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Talisker Mine Ruins

Section 420 plus Rarkang Road , Delamere SA 5204

Talisker Mine was once the largest silver and lead mines in South Australia. The Talisker Mining Company began working July 1862. After the arrival of a shipload of Cornish Miners from Glenelg six distinct lodes were located. Within one month ore was dispatched to England for assaying and start made with opening up the mine and building the nearby township of Silverton. The silver and lead was shipped from nearby Fishery Bay where it was carried to the lighters moored in chest deep water for ferrying to the large ships. 36,000 bags of ore weighing 1,600 tones and 890 tons of ingots were carried in this way. The mine ruins illustrate typical mid nineteenth century Cornish mining and ore processing techniques and are an important remnant of South Australia's heritage. The mine is located within Talisker Conservation Park and is listed on the Register of State Heritage Items. Today an interpretive trail through the mine ruins and bushland has been created. The walk takes about an hour. Maps can be purchased from the Yankalilla Bay Visitor Information Centre. ...

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Second Valley

Main South Road, Second Valley SA 5204

Steep coastal cliffs, old boat sheds and fascinating geological formations help make Second Valley unforgettable. Second Valley's protected waters provide scuba divers with memorable diving experiences as they encounter fur seals and leafy seadragons. Located 91 kilometres south of Adelaide, Second Valley is divided into two parts - the old mill on the main road and, down the valley to the sea, a tiny coastal port reminiscent of a Cornish fishing village. You'll also find local accommodation. See more of the Fleurieu Peninsula – a coastal playground famed for its laidback lifestyle, beach breaks for surfers of all levels of experience, and top fishing spots. It's a paradise for divers and snorkellers, with dramatic shipwrecks and stunning marine life, including the famed Leafy Seadragon. Enjoy some of the best produce and vineyards in Australia. The Fleurieu Peninsula is home to some prestigious winemaking regions, including McLaren Vale. The history of winemaking in this region goes all the way back to 1842, and it consistently produces some of the best drops you'll ever taste. There's also national parks, golf courses, top quality cuisine and more....

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Second Valley Lasseters Reef

Jetty , Second Valley SA 5204