Aldinga Beach

Adelaide
South Australia featuring rocky coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Visit a beachside suburb of Adelaide that offers plenty of watersports action, maritime history, countryside exploration and beautiful sea views.

Treat yourself to a break at Aldinga Beach, a small, quiet coastal town on the east coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It is a popular weekend getaway among Adelaide’s residents and visitors. Thrill to a day along the ocean, go wildlife spotting on a hike through the countryside and explore a 19th-century shipwreck.

Ride the surf, cast your line, snorkel or simply relax at the beach, also called Aldinga Beach. It is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from the town and is a long stretch of beautiful sand and blue sea. This is one of the few beaches in South Australia where you can drive your vehicle onto the sand.

Shore dive or snorkel around the wreck of the Star of Greece, a 19th-century three-masted iron ship that lies in about 13 feet (4 meters) of water. The vessel was on its way to Great Britain when it was hit by a severe storm and sank in 1888 with the loss of at least 18 lives. At low tide, view parts of the ship from the beach.

See more of the local scenery on a bushwalking adventure in the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park. This protected area of native coastal scrubland is home to dozens of bird species, such as rainbow bee-eaters and golden whistlers. A variety of walking trails pass through the wild landscape, also providing an opportunity to study rare species of plants, such as lacy coral lichen and orchids.

Back in the town, look at the mass grave for those who died aboard the Star of Greece at the Uniting Church and Cemetery and visit the 19th-century Gothic St. Ann's Anglican Church. This old building was constructed from local stone.

Aldinga Beach is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of Adelaide. Come by bus, train, taxi or rental car and enjoy a beachside getaway that offers relaxation as well as plenty of activities away from the sand.


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Esplanade Hotel
Esplanade Hotel
2.5 out of 5
135 Esplanade, Brighton, SA
The price is NT$1,989 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
NT$1,989
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this beach hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Brighton Beach and Westfield Marion Shopping ...
7.2/10 Good! (234 reviews)
"Good spot for when you need a cheap, comfortable place to sleep. Been back numerous times"

Reviewed on 2024/3/24

Esplanade Hotel
St Francis Winery
St Francis Winery
3.5 out of 5
14 Bridge Street, Old Reynella, SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,629 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
NT$2,629
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (736 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean. The furniture was ageing but very clean."

Reviewed on 2024/3/24

St Francis Winery
Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club
Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club
3.5 out of 5
McCracken Drive, McCracken, SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,298 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
NT$2,298
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in McCracken. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay and dining"

Reviewed on 2024/3/28

Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club
BreakFree Wirrina Cove
BreakFree Wirrina Cove
3.5 out of 5
172 Paradise Drive, Wirrina Cove, SA
The price is NT$2,835 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
NT$2,835
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Wirrina Cove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (158 reviews)
"We stayed only one night but we had wonderful service from the staff, particularly Mark. The rooms were very clean and quiet. Lovely outlook onto the golf course and a mob of kangaroos in the morning! Everything we needed for a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 2024/3/18

BreakFree Wirrina Cove
Anchorage Seafront Hotel
Anchorage Seafront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
21 Flinders Parade, Victor Harbor, SA
The price is NT$2,028 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
NT$2,028
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Victor Harbor. Enjoy 2 meeting rooms, a terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions South Australian Whale Centre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (980 reviews)
"The traffic noise in the morning was a touch loud. Otherwise our stay was perfect."

Reviewed on 2024/3/16

Anchorage Seafront Hotel
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
4 out of 5
114 Victoria Street, Victor Harbor, SA
Fully refundable
The price is NT$2,209 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
NT$2,209
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4-star beach campground in Victor Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a children's pool. Popular attractions Kent Reserve and Warland Reserve ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (513 reviews)
"Verry clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 2024/2/6

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
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