Beaches

The Copper Coast is famous for having some of South Australia's best holiday beaches. Located a comfortable hour and a half drive from Adelaide, this region of the Yorke Peninsula is rich in history and thriving with coastal developments. Its many attractions and accommodation make the Copper Coast an ideal tourist destination for both local and international visitors.

With plenty of spots along the coastline where you can take the kids for a day out, swim, fish or just kick back and relax while enjoying the beautiful seascapes. Our beaches are a must visit for any visitor to the area. Click the following links for information regarding having dogs or horses on the beach.

The Jetties

The Copper Coast has three jetties where you can catch a variety of different fish species. The jetties are located at Wallaroo. Moonta Bay and Port Hughes. Depending on the season, some of the different fish varieties you can catch are: Whiting, Snapper, Tommy Ruffs, Salmon, Garfish, Squid, Snook and Crabs.

Please note: Due to Wallaroo being a working port, at certain times sections of the jetty may be closed to the public.

The Boat Ramps

*From 1 December 2025, South Australian boat owners will benefit from several support measures introduced under the State and Federal Governments’ Algal Bloom Summer Plan, including: 50% discounts on recreational boat and light boat trailer registration fees for 12 months and free access to boat ramps across South Australia.

Although the Copper Coast has been mostly unaffected by the harmful algal bloom, the State Government has introduced temporary 50% reductions in bag and boat limits for certain species in the Spencer Gulf Fishing Zone (effective 1 November 2025) to support fish stock recovery.

The Copper Coast Council will: Waive all Boat Ramp Parking Permit fees at Port Hughes and Wallaroo from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026. (Reinstate fees on 1 December 2026)*.

Port Hughes  *until 30th November, no Boat Ramp Parking Fee needs to be paid*

Good road access and parking, protected by breakwaters, annual permits available, multi-lane boat launching

Purchase daily tickets through the EasyPark app. For instructions on how to use the app: https://easypark.com.au/en_au. You can also call 1300 734 070 for support on installing and using the app, but tickets cannot be purchased by calling this number

Purchase annual and daily tickets at the Kadina Council Office at 51 Taylor Street

Purchase daily tickets at Port Hughes General Store

Wallaroo *until 30th November, no Boat Ramp Parking Fee needs to be paid*

Annual permits available, good parking, multi-lane boat launching

Purchase daily tickets through the EasyPark app. For instructions on how to use the app: https://easypark.com.au/en_au. You can also call 1300 734 070 for support on installing and using the app, but tickets cannot be purchased by calling this number

Purchase annual and daily tickets at the Kadina Council Office at 51 Taylor Street

Physical tickets

Snapper closures in SA

The following link will take you to important information from PIRSA regarding the new snapper fishing closures for South Australia:

http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/closures_and_aquatic_reserves/fishing_closures/snapper_closures