South Australia Maritime Attractions
South Australia Maritime Attractions Directories
Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail
Adelaide - Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail interprets four shipwrecks located in Gulf St Vincent - the Grecian, Zanoni, Star of Greece and Norma.
These wrecks... More
Althorpe Island Lighthhouse
Stenhouse Bay - Costing a total of 11,000 Pounds to build, Althorpe Island's Lighthouse was made out of a mixture of limestone and hard sandstone quarried from the Island.... More
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum Inc
Port Lincoln - Visit a classic 'bloke's shed' museum. Axel Stenross made boats and the museum celebrates him and the rich maritime history of Port Lincoln.
This is one... More
Bay of Shoals Wines
Kingscote - Bay of Shoals Wines is located just north of Kingscote overlooking the Bay of Shoals and Reeves Point, site of the first settlement in South Australia.... More
Cape Spencer Lighthouse
Stenhouse Bay - The short walk (approximately one hour return) to the Cape Spencer Lighthouse takes in spectacular views of the offshore islands and gives you an opportunity... More
Captain Jolleys Paddle Boats
Adelaide - In the heart of Adelaide, paddleboats are a must for the visitor or family outing. These boats are fast and easy to paddle and are a fun way to enjoy... More
Ceduna National Trust Museum
Ceduna - The Ceduna Branch of the National Trust of South Australia opened to the public in 1980. The public has been very generous with their donations and goods,... More
Corny Point Lighthouse
Corny Point - Completed in 1882 and made of limestone, quarried from a nearby farm. De-manned in 1920, the light continued to shine until 11 December 1942, when a Japanese... More
Edithburgh Museum
Edithburgh - Edithburgh Museum is a community museum of well defined indoor and outdoor displays tracing the social, industrial and agricultural history of the Troubridge... More
Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and The Old Customs and Station Masters House
Victor Harbor - At the Encounter Coast Discovery Centre, learn about the historic Australian meeting between English and French explorers Matthew Flinders and Nicolas... More
Ex-HMAS Hobart
Yankalilla - Originally one of Australia's great naval destroyers, the ex-HMAS Hobart is now Australia's most exciting war wreck.
A short 10-minute boat ride from... More
Garden Island Ships' Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail
Port Adelaide - The abandoned wrecks of the Garden Island Ships' Graveyard near Port Adelaide represent a collection of crafts that plied South Australian waters in an... More
Geltwood Anchor Memorial
Southend - On the fifth of July 1876, the Geltwood, a three masted hull barque, on its maiden voyage from England was tragically wrecked a mile off shore, 16 kilometres... More
Innes National Park
Stenhouse Bay - On the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, Innes National Park encompasses spectacular coastal landscapes, a diversity of wildlife habitats and a wide... More
Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail
Edithburgh - Discover the shipwrecks of the Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula.
Between 1849 and 1982, 26 vessels are known... More
Kangaroo Island Shipwreck Trail
Kingscote - More than 60 shipwrecks around Kangaroo Island have been recorded following official settlement in 1836. Some like the Loch Sloy, Loch Vennachar, Osmanli... More
Mannum Dock Museum Of River History
Mannum - Mannum Dock Museum of River History, home of the fully restored Paddle Steamer Marion, presents river history at its best along with information for all... More
Popeye Motor Launches
Adelaide - A 40 minute cruise with commentary, Popeye is a very popular Adelaide icon, which is an attraction for all ages to enjoy, cruising on one of the most attractive... More
Port Elliot Maritime Heritage Trail
Port Elliot - The Port Elliot Maritime Heritage Trail consists of five interpretive signs and a colour brochure that highlight Port Elliot's role as the first seaport... More
Port Macdonnell and District Maritime Museum
Port Macdonnell - Port MacDonnell's Maritime Museum packs a lot of history into a small space. It tells with gusto the story of South Australia's southern most town and... More
Port Pirie National Trust Museum
Port Pirie - The Port Pirie National Trust Museum incorporates: the old Customs House which was opened in 1882 to cater for the increased shipping in the harbour; the... More
Port Victoria Museum
Port Victoria - The Port Victoria Museum is a small museum that tells great stories of the sea. From this port the last of the windjammers sailed to Europe in the late... More
South Australian Maritime Museum
Port Adelaide - Climb aboard a full-scale copy of a sailing ketch at the South Australian Maritime Museum. Take the helm, listen to the seagulls wheeling towards the shore... More
Troubridge Hill Lighthouse
Edithburgh - Special wedge shaped clay bricks were custom made to build this unusual lighthouse. It is designed to be resistant to high winds and earthquakes, as in... More
Troubridge Island Lighthouse
Edithburgh - The second lighthouse to be built in South Australia, Troubridge Island lighthouse was completed in 1855 and was the first Australian lighthouse to be... More
Wallaroo Heritage And Nautical Museum
Wallaroo - Originally a post office, the museum features displays of the copper smelting era, postal and telephone history, religious and civic affairs, early pioneering... More
Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail
Port Victoria - The Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail offers eight amazing dive sites around Wardang Island near Port Victoria in the Spencer Gulf.
The west coast... More
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