Edithburgh

Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.

Edithburgh is a coastal town on the eastern side of Yorke Peninsula and is a popular tourist destination. Just 233 km from Adelaide, Edithburgh has a population of around 450.

Understand
Once the third busiest port in South Australia, today Edithburgh is a popular tourist and fishing village, making it the perfect place for a family holiday.

There are nearly 200 hundred lakes, most of which are salt, in the Edithburgh area. It is no wonder that this town was once a major salt provider to South Australia.

Tourist information

 * Tourism website
 * Tourism website

Get in

 * Edithburgh is a 3-hour drive from Adelaide. Many people stop at Port Wakefield for fuel and snacks on the way there.
 * There is a bus run by YP Coaches.
 * If you are game you could take a boat across the Gulf St Vincent. You'll need a pretty good boat and all of the proper safety gear.

See

 * Clan Ranald Mass Grave. At Edithburgh Cemetery you'll find what is believed to be the largest mass grave in Australia. When the turret steamer Clan Ranald was shipwrecked near Edithburgh in 1909, 40 of the 64 men on board lost their lives. The bodies of 5 British officers and 31 Lascar (Filipino & Indian) seamen were recovered and buried at the Edithburgh Cemetery. The 31 Lascar seamen were buried in one large grave which was previously marked as ‘names unknown’ until the 100th anniversary when a plaque was unveiled listed the name of each seaman. The grave of the Lascar seaman is believed to be the largest mass grave in Australia.
 * Wattle Point Wind Farm. The skyline of Yorke Peninsula has been changed since April 2005, with the addition of 55 large wind turbines near Edithburgh. These magnificent machines cover an area of 17.5² km, harvesting the natural resource of the winds that buffet the southern coastline of Yorke Peninsula.

Do



 * Fishing. Edithburgh is very popular for recreational fishing and has a well developed boat ramp facility toward the southern end of the township.
 * Fishing. Edithburgh is very popular for recreational fishing and has a well developed boat ramp facility toward the southern end of the township.


 * Fishing charters can be organised from local operators based in Edithburgh.


 * Scuba diving and snorkelling
 * Edithburgh Jetty is a popular venue for scuba diving and snorkelling


 * Shipwrecks. The Investigator Strait Shipwreck Trail which begins at Edithburgh and finishes at Cape Spencer in Innes National Park, highlights 10 of the 26 shipwrecks dating from 1849 to 1982. The Yorke Peninsula Historic Shipwrecks brochure provides information about each wreck and its location. Divers can purchase a waterproof guide entitled 'Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail' if they wish to explore the shipwrecks. Diving charters can be organised from local operators based in Edithburgh and operators based in Adelaide. The wreck sites usually accessed from Edithburgh are S.S. Clan Ranald and the S.S. Marion.



Connect
Cellular (mobile) telephone network reception may not be available in many areas especially those distant from cellular network repeater towers normally located along the major highways and near larger townships. Hilly terrain will also effect reception. In an emergency seek higher ground. Some networks provide a poor coverage in regional and rural areas. It is generally considered that the best reception is available from either Telstra or Optus when in areas such as Yorke Peninsula.

For emergency services including police, fire services and ambulance call 000 from any telephone and ask the operator to connect you. Such calls are placed without charge to the calling party.

Go next

 * Head west and explore Dhilba Guuranda–Innes National Park.
 * Head north and go crabbing at Stansbury.