South Australia Natural Rock pools
Want to find a South Australian swimming spot that rocks? Buoy oh buoy do I have shore have what you’re looking for. As those puns sink-in let’s discuss some of South Australia’s best rock pools. There are plenty of great places scattered along South Australia’s coastline and in this list I give you the best that Adelaide has to offer.
Shell Beach Rock Pool
This South Australian rockpool is located in Innes National Park on Yorke Peninsula. Take the short walk to the end of Shell Beach and climb over some rocks to find this gorgeous spot. You might have scene photos of this rockpool floating around on social media as it’s not an easy one to get to, but it’s definetely well worth the South Australian road trip.
Hidden rock pool in Yorke Peninsula, Annie’s Nursery
This hidden gem is also close to Innes National Park, just outside of Marion Bay, offers a really shallow rock pool called Annie’s Nursery. It’s on private property on Hillocks Drive Station so it requires a small day entry fee but it’s a really cool experience! The day entry fee also includes camping fees so why not set up a tent, enjoy some stargazing and take a morning dip in this secret rock pool in South Australia.
Vivonne Bay rockpool on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is home to Point Ellen rockpool which is a lesser known rock pool that’s actually really easy to find! If you’re on Kangaroo Island then be sure to make the drive to this awesome rockpool just off of Vivonne Bay. Only requires a few jumps and it’s super easy to spot (look for the big puddle looking thing by the water) and pack your bathers for a few hours of relaxing.
Eyre Peninsula secret ladder rockpool
Known as the Swimming Hole in Eyre Peninsula or The Whalers Way rockpool or The Baleen rockpool (it has a lot of names) this one is almost kinda scary. You need to take a ladder down off of a cliff face to get there. Plus, it’s on private property so you’ll need a permit to get there. Whalers Way has beautiful lookouts as well so be sure to soak in all the beauty of this Eyre Peninsula hidden gem.
Greenly Beach Rock Pool
This gorgeous rockpool is on Eyre Peninsula as well and has the brightest turquise water. It’s crystal clear and even has tones of sea stars! There is even camping available near by so be sure to stay the night, take a swim and enjoy the insanely beautiful night sky that Eyre Peninsula offers.
Louth Bay rockpools on Eyre Peninsula
20 minutes north of Port Lincoln you’ll find even more rockpools on Eyre Peninsula! This part of the state has plenty of opportunties to swim in rockpools. These rockpools are fun for the family and a great spot to look for rockpool creatures with the kids!
Second Valley Rock pools
Second Valley is also home to some South Australia rock pools! Drive to second valley and follow the rocky path along the ledge. Keep walking forward over a few rocks and there you’ll find some shallow rock pools with your name on it (don’t carve your name into the rocks!) This spot is a great place to find the rare creature known as the ‘Instagram Influencer’ so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!
Smoky Bay Rock pools of Ceduna
Located at Point Brown, follow an unsealed road to the Point Brown Rock pools of Smoky Bay. This spot is actually a historic whaling site and if you might even see some dolphins in the water (probably and hopefully not in the rock pool!) These famous rock pools of Ceduna are a must when traveling through the west coastline of South Australia.