Things to do in South Australia, Australia: The Best Piers & Boardwalks

January 1, 2022 Hector Krause

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
Restaurants in South Australia

1. Largs Jetty

Esplanade, Largs Bay, South Australia 5016 Australia
Excellent
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Largs Jetty

Reviewed By 676tims - North Haven, Australia

Larges Jetty really is the true SA experience. Complete with a kiosk on the foreshore and an amazing looking pub across the road and white sandy beaches stretching in both directions this is how I like to think of coastal Adelaide. None of the pretentious feel like Glenelg, the casuak and easygoing Largs village gives you a taste of the real South Australia.

2. Glenelg Pier

Glenelg Beach, Glenelg, South Australia 5045 Australia +61 8 8000 0000 [email protected] http://www.helloglenelg.com.au
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 855 reviews

Glenelg Pier

Reviewed By jrtakesontheworld - Australia, null

The Glenelg pier is an iconic part of the Glenelg foreshore. It's just long enough for a leisurely stroll on a sunny day. The clear water allows you to spot little fish darting around below.

3. Grange Jetty

LOT 172 Esplanade, South Australia, 5022 Australia, Grange, Charles Sturt, South Australia 5022 Australia +61 8 8408 1111 http://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/page.aspx
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Grange Jetty

Reviewed By Em-Lee-Ade - Adelaide, Australia

Beautiful quiet beach. Lovely sand and water, perfect for a swim or play in. Nice little cafe and pub otherwise only a 10 minute walk to the larger Henley Beach area which will provide more food options.

4. Beachport Jetty

Beach Road, Beachport, South Australia 5280 Australia +61 8 8735 8029 http://www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au
Excellent
60%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Beachport Jetty

Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia

With work commencing in early 1878, the Beachport Jetty nowadays is not what was originally planned. It was to be 4000 feet long with a T Head 122 feet long, 18 feet wide. The present jetty is 2536 feet long, approximately 772 metres after the T Head section and some length removed several years after the 1882 completion. On first sighting the jetty, I was impressed with the length and it seemed to on forever like a bridge into the unknown. Although now not used for commercial purposes, the jetty is the home to many fishers hoping to catch that big’un. For the non-fishers, the walk on the jetty is relaxing and looking back to land opens vistas of coastal beauty. The jetty precinct is a central focal point of the town. With a cafe and also giftshop/tackle shop just opposite the jetty and the permanent seating features on the beach front, it is worth the time to wander and just have a good time. The seating and tables appear to me made from railway sleepers that may have come from the Mt Gambier to Beachport Railway which was opened in 1879. Other tables and seating have been made from railway trucks serving as the table with the seating also made from timber. The creativity in the design of the beach boulevard area bridges the past with the present. The jetty experience is just one of the many historical offerings in Beachport. Return? Yes .... Especially in the warmer weather as the jetty juts out into the Southern Ocean and has cold winds for winter!

5. Moonta Bay Jetty

Bay rd, Moonta, South Australia Australia http://www.toursa.com.au/listing/see-do-in-the-yorke-peninsula/moonta-bay-jetty-2/
Excellent
59%
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26%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Moonta Bay Jetty

Reviewed By Terrymoonta2016 - Moonta, Australia

We are lucky to have this old wooden pier Authentic and historical Fancy a spot of fishing or safe swimming in the ocean

6. Point Turton Jetty

Bayview rd, Point Turton, South Australia Australia http://www.visityorkepeninsula.com.au/point-turton
Excellent
40%
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50%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Point Turton Jetty

Reviewed By KettsOnTour - Albion Park, Australia

We stayed at the fantastic caravan park across the road. Jetty is a great place to relax and have a swim, stingrays are in the water nearby most of the day, so just be mindful of these beautiful creatures.

7. Jetty Pylons

Esplanade, Port Willunga, South Australia Australia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Jetty Pylons

Reviewed By taliaraemonaghan - Adelaide, Australia

Definitely recommend taking a bottle of wine, picnic rug and some food to watch the sunset on this beautiful beach. There are caves that you can take a seat in and enjoy the view. It will not disappoint.

8. Port Germein Jetty

Port Germein, South Australia Australia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Port Germein Jetty

Reviewed By fourfingerphoto

Best small town close to Flinders Ranges. Dolphins, crabs, and lot more fishing. Try te best Vagabond Historic B&B in the town. Caravan park and small Red Post office and shop. Longest wooden jetty in South Australia.

9. Port Wakefield Wharf

Wakefield st, Port Wakefield, South Australia Australia http://www.portwakefield.sa.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Historical-walk-1.pdf
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Port Wakefield Wharf

10. Cowell Foreshore Boardwalk

Thompsons drive, Cowell, South Australia Australia http://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/cowell-sa
Excellent
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Cowell Foreshore Boardwalk

Reviewed By Mitchembo - Albany, Australia

Great jetty and a good spot to check out who’s catching what. We had a most enjoyable stroll and enjoyed chatting to the locals who kindly gave us some good tips for when we go crabbing off the jetty.

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