Close to the Victorian border, Robe’s beautiful beaches, heritage and fabulous seafood make it one of South Australia’s most popular seaside towns. Established as a port in 1845, the township has a number of heritage-listed sites, including the Customs House, Granny Smith’s Cottage and two pubs that are still serving today. Though its days as an international port are long gone, the local fishing fleet is substantial and based in the safe haven that is the Lake Butler Marina. Robe is renowned for its fine seafood and vibrant dining scene featuring local produce, wine and beer. Southern Rock Lobsters (crayfish) are freshest from the beginning of October to the end of May.

FAST FACTS!

• The first people of this coastal environment were the Bunganditj (Boandick). Who archaeological explorations show, inhabited the region for some 30,000 years
• Long Beach stretches to the north of Robe; it’s 11 kilometres of uninterrupted beach and one of the few beaches where you can drive your car onto the sand
• The red and white Obelisk was built in 1853 as a navigational guide to assist ships entering the bay
• Chinese immigrants landing in Victoria were taxed £10 to keep them away from the goldfields, so they landed in Robe and walked 400km. This story is told on the striking memorial at Chinaman’s Beach
• Little Dip Conservation Park, south of Robe, offers spectacular scenery as well as four-wheel driving, bushwalking, fishing, diving and birdwatching