Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Meningie Visitor Information Centre
(
08-8575 1770;
www.meningie.com.au
; 14 Princes
Hwy;
10am-4.30pm)
Coorong camping permits and local info.
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Robe
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Robe is a cherubic little fishing port that's become a holiday hot spot for Adelaidians and
Melburnians alike. The sign saying 'Drain L Outlet' as you roll into town doesn't prom-
ise much, but along the main street you'll find quality eateries and boundless accommod-
ation, and there are some magic beaches and lakes around town. Over Christmas and
Easter, Robe is packed to the heavens − book
waaay
in advance.
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Sights & Activities
Heritage-listed buildings dating from the late 1840s to 1870s litter the streets of Robe, in-
cus; adult/child $2/50¢;
2-4pm Tue & Sat Feb-Dec, 2-4pm Mon-Sat Jan)
, now a nautical mu-
seum.
about 13km south of town. It features a variety of habitats including lakes, wetlands and
dunes, and some beaut beaches, Aboriginal middens, walks and camping spots (per per-
son/car $7/13). Access is via Nora Creina Rd.
The small town beach has safe swimming, while
Long Beach
(2km from town), is
good for surfing, sailboarding and lazy days (safe swimming in some sections − ask at
the visitors centre).
Steve's Place
( 08-8768 2094; stevesplace66@internode.on.net; 26
Victoria St; 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat, 10am-1pm Sun)
rents out boards/body-
boards/wetsuits (per day $40/20/20), and is also the best place for info on the annual
Robe Easter Classic
in April, SA's longest- running surf comp (since 1968).
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Sleeping
Local rental agents with properties from as low as $80 per night in the off season include
1300 760
629;
www.robelifestyle.com.au
)
.
Caledonian Inn
HOTEL $$$
