Beachport located 385kms south east of Adelaide. Beachport was settled in the 1830's as a whaling station and by 1845 had become a trading port for merchants in Adelaide. Today Beachport is an important and safe harbour for the local crayfish boats and trawlers.

Beachport has the second longest jetty in South Australia (772 metres). Enjoy Beachport with its sandy beaches, offering fishing, surf, safe swimming and spectacular coastline. Lake George offers water sports and many wading birds frequent the area.

From the Unit's it's only a short walk to the Pool of Siloam (Salt Lake) which is as natural swimming lake fed by underground springs. The lake has a reputation for its powerful therapeutic benefits. It is ideal place for families to relax on the grassed bank.

Visit the Old Wool and Grain Store dating from 1879 and built of local freestone and limestone and now a National Trust Museum. Beachport Conservation Park ranges from sandy beaches to rugged limestone cliffs. The park is noted as an important bird habitat and for its Aboriginal shell middens. Enjoy 4WD drives, bushwalking viewing the park's unspoiled beauty.

Base yourselves at Beachport and enjoy surrounding attractions:
· Cape Jaffa, Mount Benson and Coonawarra wineries
· Townships of Penola, Robe, Mount Gambier, Millicent and Naracoorte.

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