Pristine beaches

Cafes & Restaurants

Explore rugged coastline

Once the third-largest port in South Australia, the seaside village of Robe is steeped in history. Originally sighted by the French explorer Nicolas Baudin long before South Australia was established, the town was officially proclaimed in 1847, and named after the then Governor of South Australia, Major Frederick Holt Robe.

Up until the introduction of rail, almost all exports from the South East of South Australia left Robe from one of its jetties. But as other ports were developed along the coastline, the town depended on industries such as farming and fishing to survive into the next century.

The Robe of today remains famous for its crayfish... along with its cafes, restaurants, historic buildings and magnificent outdoors. The 17-kilometre stretch of Long Beach and the pristine waters of Guichen Bay are excellent spots for sailing, surfing, swimming, diving and fishing, while rugged clifftops and the nearby Little Dip Conservation Park are perfect for bushwalking and birdwatching.

The vineyards of neighbouring Mount Benson offer a stunning array of wines characteristic by crisp sea breezes fresh from the Southern Ocean, while further inland, the world-famous Coonawarra Wineries and Naracoorte Caves make an ideal day trip.