Port Clinton

Port Clinton is the northern most town on the Yorke Peninsula facing the St Vincent Gulf, with wide sandy beaches that are perfect for crabbing, fishing or just doing nothing. The town is situated 130km south of Port Pirie and 125km from Adelaide. Port Clinton is a peaceful town, that is the perfect place to go if you want to get away from it all. For those interested in bird and animal life, mangroves that provide the perfect location to see nature's wonders, surround Port Clinton. The mangroves are full of crabs and provide plenty of shelter making it the perfect nursery for fish.


Port Clinton scrub - Yorke Peninsula, South Australia

Attractions

  • Clinton Conservation Park; 1,854 hectares of mangrove swap with diverse bird life.  Get back to nature and visit the mangroves, the perfect home for many different kinds of wildlife.
  • Price is a small coastal town 7km south, and was established in 1882.  It has historical buildings including the Wheatsheaf Hotel. Price is also a great location for mangrove swamps.

Events

  • Market at the local swimming pool at Easter and October

Town Facilities

  • Caravan Park
  • General Store with bait, ice, fuel, gas and post office
  • BBQ and picnic area
  • Public toilets
  • Playground
  • Local sports club
  • Swimming pool

Nearest Visitor Information 

The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre
50 Moonta Road, Kadina, 5554