During the summer season, holidaymakers flock to Arno Bay on Eyre Peninsula to enjoy the mild climate, the boating and angling and the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
The scenic shoreline stretching away from Arno Bay is formed by a series of lovely beaches surrounded by unique cliff formations. One of these areas, known as Redbanks, was once designated a geological monument by the Geological Society of Australia.
A visit to nearby Hincks Conservation Park and pristine Wharminda Soaks is a must for bushwalkers to discover interesting rock formations, abundant wildflowers and flora.
Nilka’s Simply Rustic Gallery, a unique 1909 building and once the farm’s shearer’s quarters, is now home to works of art, pottery and craft for sale. Telephone 08 8628 9050 for opening times.
Arno Bay began as a shipping port servicing the local farming districts, where superphosphate was brought in and cereal crops were sent out. The jetty, an old beacon and the original super shed still stand as a reminder of this era.
Quick Facts
Arno Bay is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Cleve in South Australia, it is located approximately 218kms from the capital Adelaide and extends over an area of 233.634 square kilometres. Arno Bay has a recorded population of 331 residents and is within the Australian Central Daylight Time zone Australia/Adelaide.
If you are planning a visit to Arno Bay we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Arno Bay and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.