The Yorke Peninsula Travel Guide

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Visiting the Yorke Peninsula is an excellent way to experience the diverse beauty of South Australia. Whether you are staying for a few days or weeks, you will find that this area offers a wide range of accommodation options. There are hotels, motels, cottages and caravan parks located throughout the region.

Wool Bay

Located on the eastern coastline of the Yorke Peninsula, Wool Bay is a small seaside resort. Its beach is a popular location for fishing, swimming and other forms of recreation. It is an ideal place for a vacation, and is about two and a half hours drive from Adelaide.

Wool Bay was once an important port for grain and wool shipping. It was also a watering place for district farms. It was also the heart of the lime industry. However, the lime industry declined as Portland cement replaced lime in construction.

Wool Bay has a jetty that was built in 1882. It was wide enough to load 200 tons of vessels. It is also located along the gulf, which catches salt breezes. It was built by Charles Dry, who was the first lime burner.

The jetty was officially renamed Wool Bay Jetty in 1940. In the 1920s, the lime industry declined because of the introduction of Portland cement.

Wool Bay is an important shipping port. In the last year, it shipped ten or eleven thousand bags of wheat. In favourable weather, thirty or forty thousand bags of wheat could be shipped. It also offered good fishing and shooting.

On Monday, June 7, the Wool Bay Jetty was the site of a public meeting. It was organized by the local residents of the area. The meeting was attended by a large number of friends. The speakers included Mr. Lewis, who endorsed the previous speakers’ views on Wool Bay.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Lockwood. He also introduced the deputation, which consisted of about a dozen farmers and landowners of the region. They had met the Commissioner of Public Works (Hon. J. G. Ramsay) the previous day, and were waiting for a response to their request for a jetty.

Port Rickaby

Located in the west of the Yorke Peninsula, Port Rickaby is a small coastal town. It is a good place to visit for a beach holiday. It has a small jetty and is accessible by boat. The town has holiday accommodation, holiday homes and holiday parks.

Port Rickaby was named after early settler pastoralist Thomas Rickaby. He arrived in South Australia in 1858. He was married to Margaret Rickaby and lived at Port Vincent. They had four sons. They served in the Boer War. They also served as senior magistrates in both Districts.

Port Rickaby is in the state electoral district of Narungga. It is a small coastal town on the Spencer Gulf. The jetty is undergoing repairs from storm damage. The town has a lookout that offers panoramic views of the jetty and the gulf. The lookout is free to register and it is also a great place to get historical information.

The area is rich in agriculture. The peninsula’s northern part is a centre for the copper mining industry. Cheetham Salt, the only food-grade salt produced in southern Australia, is also produced here.

The Innes National Park is the most iconic location on the peninsula. The park is home to native Australian animals and has many surf beaches. It is also a great place for camping and fishing. It is possible to explore the park in several days.

The “Bottom End” of the peninsula is also an excellent surf beach. There are secluded surfing beaches and the township of Corny Point is nearby. There are also lighthouses on the Peninsula that warn passing boats of danger.

The peninsula has a very mild maritime climate. The average annual rainfall is 350 mm. The summer months are the hottest. During the winter months, the temperatures drop to about 4degC.

Stansbury

Located on the southern east coast of the Yorke Peninsula, Stansbury is a charming holiday destination. It is a small, quiet town with long established residences and a laid back summer feel. The area is ideal for swimming, fishing and diving. It also has excellent beaches for windsurfing and skiing.

The area was inhabited by the Narangga Aborigines for thousands of years. The Narangga lived on oysters and fish. A group of squatters arrived in 1871. The government opened the country for settlement.

Stansbury was formally named Oyster Bay. This name was given because of the abundant oyster beds. In the early days, seventeen ships worked on the oyster beds at one time. During this time, the oysters were dragged over the bed by a heavy iron bar.

In 1874, Rev. R. Kelly was the first minister to establish a church in Stansbury. He served Port Victoria, Port Pearce and Edithburgh. He wrote an interesting letter of the early struggles of the church pioneers in Stansbury.

The first jetty in Stansbury was built in 1877. Alexander Anderson was responsible for the erection of the jetty. He also built a lime kiln near Stansbury. He asked farmers to patronize the factory.

The first church in Stansbury was for all Protestant denominations. The church was opened in 1875. A new church was built in 1898. The first seaside market in the area was also held in Stansbury. It is held on the foreshore every month.

There are two holiday motels in the town. One is in the centre of town, while the other is on the foreshore. There are also two caravan parks.

The Stansbury Visitor Information Centre is located in the old post office building. It is a great place to pick up brochures and tourist information. The centre also offers souvenirs and local produce.

Innes National Park

Located on the southern tip of Yorke Peninsula, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is one of the most beautiful places in South Australia. It features rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife.

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes is managed by the South Australian Parks and Wildlife Service and the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation. It is a great place to go camping or for a day trip. There is also a visitor information centre located at Stenhouse Bay. The park also features an historic shipwreck. The best time to see Tammar wallabies is in the evening.

You can also fish in the area. The waters are ideal for salmon, snook and jetty fishing. The water is also good for squid.

There are also plenty of things to do in the area. You can take a walk through the bush, or a swim in the pristine waters. You can also see a variety of native Australian species.

Aside from kangaroos and emus, you’ll also be able to spot some other wildlife. There are also many scuba diving spots, including the offshore wrecks. The waters are a popular spot for dolphins. You’ll also see some great views from the cliffs.

You can find out more about Innes National Park at the Visitor Information Centre located at Stenhouse Bay. You can also contact a ranger on duty. You’ll be given information about the area’s history, wildlife, and how to get around.

Innes National Park is a great place to get away from it all and to get back to nature. You can camp, or you can rent a cabin at a lodge. The lodges are located in historic buildings. You can book a stay at these lodges through the Parks website.

Weather

Generally speaking, the weather on the Yorke Peninsula isn’t the most pleasant place to be. A recent study has found the average water temperature for the daytime high is 18 degrees centigrade, while night time lows are a whopping 11 degrees. The temperature average is akin to that of a tropical climate, especially during winter.

The above average temps are likely to be a result of an incoming low pressure trough that will travel eastwards across the state over the next few days. A warm air mass will be arriving in the next couple of days and will be accompanied by a sprinkling of rain. There are no travel warnings on the books at the moment but you should still exercise normal precautions.

While the weather on the Yorke Peninsula isn’t going to be the hottest of the year, the average temperature is likely to climb into the double digits for most of the week. The best part is that a trip to the region isn’t too far from home with plenty of accommodation options available to suit any budget. The weather on the Yorke Peninsula isn’t a secret, but visitors should be aware that the weather in the area is subject to seasonal changes. The best time of year to visit the region is from May to October. In fact, the weather in the region is akin to a tropical climate with the hottest months being June and July. It’s also worth mentioning that the weather isn’t quite as dry as one would expect given the area’s proximity to the Great Southern Ocean. This means that it’s worth your while to scout out the region before making the trek across the country.