Aldinga Beach

Adelaide

Aldinga Beach
South Australia featuring rocky coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Aldinga Beach
Aldinga Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Aldinga Beach
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 AdelaideOpens in a new window. 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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Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club

Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club

3.5 out of 5
McCracken Drive, McCracken, SA
The price is NT$2,996 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$2,996
per night
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff and customer service was outstanding. Picturesque location and comfortable room. This was our third time staying."

Reviewed on 2025/8/14

Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park

4 out of 5
114 Victoria Street, Victor Harbor, SA
The price is NT$1,626 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$1,626
per night
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly campground in Victor Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kent Reserve and Warland Reserve ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
"We had a very comfortable stay in one of the villas. The price was excellent. However the website needs to be updated to show that this park has charging stations for electric vehicles. Also the brand of charging Station We had an electric vehicle and it was so convenient to charge it there."

Reviewed on 2025/8/11

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
Serafino McLaren Vale

Serafino McLaren Vale

4 out of 5
39 Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale, SA
The price is NT$3,280 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
NT$3,280
per night
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Stay at this 4-star motel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (694 reviews)
"A coat of paint is needed and back garden bank. Services were all good and bed comfy"

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Serafino McLaren Vale
Nightcap at Hotel Victor

Nightcap at Hotel Victor

3.5 out of 5
1 Albert Place, Victor Harbor, SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,665 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,665
per night
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Victor Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (729 reviews)
Great bed, tiny bathroom.
"The bed was fantastic, nice & firm. Unfortunately the toilet/shower area was beyond small & very outdated. We were on the second floor with a balcony looking over the roof."

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

Nightcap at Hotel Victor
Esplanade Hotel

Esplanade Hotel

3 out of 5
135 Esplanade, Brighton, SA
The price is NT$1,702 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$1,702
per night
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (287 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2025/8/10

Esplanade Hotel
St Francis Winery

St Francis Winery

3.5 out of 5
14 Bridge Street, Old Reynella, SA
The price is NT$2,245 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$2,245
per night
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy and the bed comfortable. The shower had good water pressure and it was a short walk to the dining room. Good food with quick service."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

St Francis Winery
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