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 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.

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 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.

The cool thing about this park is the sculpture garden in the middle. That certainly adds some more…read morecharacter to the town, ignoring the huge fibreglass lobster that happens to be on the main road in. However, as a park it is certainly one of those places that is easily accessible, namely that you don't have to drive into the town to actually find it. It does provide one with a nice place to stop off on a long drive, though it is on the outskirts of the town, which considering the main road does bypass it, doesn't really mean all that much as it is.

This walk has the beginnings of something wonderful for Robe. You can enter it via either end of…read morethe Marina (aka Lake Butler), and you walk along the edge of the water along a trail and a raised boardwalk to the other side. Along the way you will see some great views of Robe from angles that you wouldn't normally see. There are interesting critters scurrying around below in the water and at the Karatta Road end (the western one) it was fun to look under the rocks for crabs. The problem is that it is too short. What would be wonderful is if it was linked to an organised trail from the beginning of Robe around all the various lakes through town and out the other side along all the fantastic little beaches and nooks along the shoreline. My understanding is that this is just the beginning, so watch this space :)

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.

Right near the golf club, this skate park is a godsend when in Robe and you have energetic children…read moreor teenagers that need to burn off some energy. I am a real fan because it is another thing for the young to do when in Robe, it is outdoors, and it is exercise. There isn't much to it really, an area to skate in, and a few rises etc. But there is real character with some spray art and some thoughtful design to the ancillary park furniture. It has certainly got me out of a jam when I am with my god sons and they have gotten cabin fever!