A hidden gem of Robe at Karatta beach, you head to the carpark at the western side of the marina…read moreand go down a short track to the beachfront. Nestled back against the cliff face is the clubroom. I have been here on many occasions for functions, and each time you are treated to magnificent views of Guichen Bay and Long Beach in the distance, which can be enjoyed from the private beachfront, the balcony, or from within through the huge glass facade. The secluded location makes you feel like you are the only ones savouring the view, and this also makes it perfect for hosting loud events such as birthday parties, engagements and the like. Hire of the clubrooms is at a reasonable rate, and the facilities include loos, a spacious indoor dining area, a kitchen and a balcony from which to admire that fantastic view... it is all about the view.

Nora Creina is a private settlement. A kind of cultural experiment if you will, where the…read morelandholder has offered long term leases to parts of his property for people to build beach houses. It does have a 1950's shanty shack by the shore feeling, but that is its charm. Guests are welcome, but you do need to be respectful of the fact that you are visiting private land. It is reached by a 15 minute drive from Robe, and is well signposted, and be aware that part of the way is along a dirt track. You know when you have arrived when you reach an unlocked gate through which you must pass. Driving through is to step back into the yesteryear of a kinder gentler community. When you pass the community information board, to the right, a short 4WD track leads to the beach. You are allowed to drive along and park on the beach, which is very handy for lugging a day's worth of gear to your resting spot. When you reach the beach you are greeted by a stretch of which sand lapped by breathtakingly blue water punctuated by rocky outcrop islands that look like Dr Evil could set up house in. It could only be more perfect if there was a little less seaweed. There are many private nooks along the beach, and it is a great place for families to picnic and for friends to go and fish. There are no shops, so make sure you arrive well provisioned. A visit to Nora Creina is to be seduced with a valium like calm, a sense of having escaped the world into a private moment back in time when life was simpler. And that my friends is why many people make sure they visit each time they visit Robe.

One of the most beautiful, tranquil places I've ever been to. Outstanding scenery. Glorious ocean…read more Drive right onto the beach. Thinking back on this secluded, tranquil beautiful place that has burned a place in my brain so I'll never forget it, another thought came to mind...I could quite easily have gently pushed my then husband into the peaceful waters and waved as he slowly sank to the bottom. Good fish food, no onlookers!!! And such a lovely memory I would have had. Such wonderful weather too on the day we visited if I recall rightly. Oh well, hindsight is often the source of pleasant day dreams. Peace out people. Be kind to each other.

This was rather interesting, and somewhat unexpected considering that you tend to expect to find…read moremost of the interesting coastal creations further to the east. Look, it can be a little confusion, considering there are a couple of structures that could be the archway, so I was a little confused. However, it was nice wandering around here, and it certainly does offer some rather lovely views. Further, it is nowhere near as touristy as some of the other places along the coast.

This is actually a pretty cool coastline, though it isn't as well known as say, well, the Great…read moreOcean Road. However, this is one of those places that the people of South Australia love to flock to to have a look around, and spend a couple of weeks holidays. It found that the coast is actually surprisingly nice, and it isn't anywhere near as packed with tourists as some of the other parts of the southern coast. In fact, it is quite a lovely place to spend some time.

This stretch of coast was absolutely notorious for the number of shipwrecks that occurred, but then…read moreagain it was also one of the major shipping routes between England and Australia, namely due to the fact that not only was it full of whaling stations, Melbourne was also located down here. Anyway, this memorial was set up to remember the countless numbers of people that lost their lives while attempting to make that ardous journey, in a town that used to be one of the major harbours along this stretch of ocean.

This was a rather quiet beach actually, though that probably does have something to do with the…read morefact that we ended up here after most of the punters had returned home from their holidays. Anyway, the beach did have a natural feel about it, even though it did happen to be located at the entrance to the harbour. Still, it was nice, and relaxing, particularly is the hordes of holiday goers have gone elsewhere.

I guess this park was okay, though I'm not really sure what I can say about it. Okay, it is across…read morethe road from one of the pubs, and it also has some displays here in buildings, namely an old engine that no doubt was once used in the area. It's quite a large park, and it certainly does have a number of facilities as well. I think it was quite pleasant actually, even though we just simply wandered around here having a look. Yeah, it was nice.

This playground is a labour of love for the local residents who have worked hard to raise the funds…read moreand then volunteered to build it from a bare patch of earth. The love for this project is evident in the nice little touches and in the interesting landscaping between the main play area and the adult fitness equipment. Logs to chase each other around, cement toadstools to sit on and chat, interesting aspects, make this a magic area that is definitely not your standard cookie-cutter playground fare. Everyone is catered for with a Variety Club swing for those who use wheelchairs. The setup is quite good with ample parking at the front and a secure child-proof fence to keep the kiddiwinks locked in and safe. There is a rotunda and BBQ facilities along with toilets. There is a toddler playpen fenced off with a cute picket fence and paved with fake grass. It is crying out for a sail to shade it, but if baby has a hat and sunscreen and plenty of toys I am sure mum and dad will feel secure looking after the older children or cooking the BBQ while keeping a weather eye out. This playground is still a work in progress. The landscaping is still to be completed, and the trees that are planted will provide wonderful shade for picnics once they are grown. We used the playground recently for my godson's 5th birthday party, and a good time was had by all.