Point Turton on Hardwicke Bay

Point Turton is located on Hardwicke Bay, overlooking blue water and white beaches. The town offers different ways to shape a trip: coastal scenery, history at the jetty, activities on and in the water, and the Point Turton Nature Playground. If you’re looking for a hotel in Point Turton, consider which of these aspects you’d like to shape your stay. The scenery and specific activities are different criteria for choosing your destination.

Coast, jetty and marine park

The Point Turton Jetty was built in 1876 to ship local barley and stone. Its historical function is therefore specifically connected with transporting local goods. Today, the jetty offers a shallow dive with a wide variety of juvenile fish and shellfish. The jetties in Point Turton are also suitable for walking and fishing. History and leisure interests offer different perspectives: shipping was the jetty’s original purpose, while diving, fishing and walking provide different ways to enjoy the water.

Point Turton is also a gateway to the Southern Spencer Gulf Marine Park. The protected waters near Point Turton are also suitable for diving, although weather and water safety affect conditions. The dive at the jetty is shallow and features juvenile fish and shellfish; in the protected waters, the prevailing conditions are an additional factor to consider when planning. If diving is important to your trip, you can consider these two details separately: the nature of the dive at the jetty and the conditions in the protected waters.

Boating and boat launching

Boating opportunities are available in Point Turton year-round. The town also has a boat launch facility that can be used around the clock. These details relate to different planning considerations: year-round availability refers to boating opportunities, while 24-hour access refers to the launch facility. Check the conditions before launching. This lets you consider both the timing of the activity and the practical situation at the launch facility, without treating them as the same thing.

Point Turton Nature Playground

The Point Turton Nature Playground has toddler-friendly slides and swings with wooden frames, as well as a dirt bike track for young cyclists. The facilities cater to different interests: toddlers have suitable play equipment, while young cyclists have a track of their own. This distinction can help when planning activities for children, allowing you to consider what suits their age and interests. There are also shaded picnic shelters and nearby toilets. These specific facilities can be taken into account alongside the play options when planning a visit. As facilities may change, check the latest information when making specific plans.

Discover more destinations: Port Vincent, Stansbury, Weetulta

For the broader travel overview: Yorke Peninsula Council.