Aldinga, Willunga and Myponga
Some of our southern beaches have wonderful indigenous names and interesting histories
Port Willunga Beach is one Fleurieu Peninsula's most photographed beaches featuring the remains of the Port Willunga Jetty. Located approximately 35kms south of Adelaide, the beach is famous for its golden cliff faces, crystal clear waters and soft white sands
Nestled on the edge of the cliff top is the Star of Greece restaurant, offering stunning views along the coast and named after a nearby shipwreck. Sections of the hull of the Star of Greece, which came to grief in 1888, remain on the ocean floor and make for a popular diving spot. At low tide parts of the wreck may still be visible from the shore.
Aldinga is an historic township, one of South Australia's best villages. From baked goods and cafes to clothing boutiques and local grocers, the strip has a great vibe. There is also great festivities including Fridays After Five (market throughout summer)
Myponga (Kaurna name means high cliffs) is at the centre of rich grazing and dairy country, where herds of Friesian cows are often joined at dusk by mobs of Grey kangaroos. Much of the region's water comes from the nearby reservoir, o
The drive across the Myponga Reservoir's retaining wall and through the catchment is awe inspiring when the spillway is open. There is a lookout with car parking and a picnic area with spledid views. The journey across the crest of the range provides a sweeping panorama of the landscape back to the Adelaide metro coastline. In the township there's a good weekend craft and produce market, general stores and a boutique brewery.
Close by you'll find Myponga Beach, a small seaside cove surrounded by holiday houses and coastal hills, offering spectacular coastal views. The beach offers excellent swimming and diving, as well as rock and surf fishing.
Nestled on the edge of the cliff top is the Star of Greece restaurant, offering stunning views along the coast and named after a nearby shipwreck. Sections of the hull of the Star of Greece, which came to grief in 1888, remain on the ocean floor and make for a popular diving spot. At low tide parts of the wreck may still be visible from the shore.
Aldinga is an historic township, one of South Australia's best villages. From baked goods and cafes to clothing boutiques and local grocers, the strip has a great vibe. There is also great festivities including Fridays After Five (market throughout summer)
Myponga (Kaurna name means high cliffs) is at the centre of rich grazing and dairy country, where herds of Friesian cows are often joined at dusk by mobs of Grey kangaroos. Much of the region's water comes from the nearby reservoir, o
The drive across the Myponga Reservoir's retaining wall and through the catchment is awe inspiring when the spillway is open. There is a lookout with car parking and a picnic area with spledid views. The journey across the crest of the range provides a sweeping panorama of the landscape back to the Adelaide metro coastline. In the township there's a good weekend craft and produce market, general stores and a boutique brewery.
Close by you'll find Myponga Beach, a small seaside cove surrounded by holiday houses and coastal hills, offering spectacular coastal views. The beach offers excellent swimming and diving, as well as rock and surf fishing.
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