South Australia · Attraction
Point Turton Foreshore and Jetty
Sheltered bay, historic jetty
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Sitting on the eastern shore of Hardwicke Bay, Point Turton is a small coastal town with a historic 1876 jetty, calm sheltered waters, and a foreshore trail connecting beaches, a nature playground, and fishing spots. The bay's protection from prevailing southerlies makes it one of the most reliable year-round swimming and boating destinations on the peninsula.
The timber jetty was originally built to ship out local barley and stone from the nearby quarry, which operated until 1917. Today it is a favourite spot for anglers targeting salmon, snapper, and garfish, and in season the jetty sees local prawning boats unloading catches. The old quarry site has been transformed into a caravan park with direct foreshore access.
The Point Turton Nature Playground sits along the Esplanade and offers hill slides, timber climbing frames, nest swings, and toddler-friendly structures in a natural setting. The Walk the Yorke trail runs through the foreshore, and the protected bay is popular with windsurfers, kayakers, and divers exploring the shallow reef.
Point Turton also serves as a comfortable base for day trips south into Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, about 25 kilometres away. The town has a small general store and caravan park facilities, but visitors should carry supplies for more remote excursions.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Point Turton Foreshore and Jetty.
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