Situated on the western side of Yorke Peninsula, with the Spencer Gulf lapping its shores, Port Rickaby lies in a clearing between long coastal sand dunes. A shallow bay guarded by north and south reefs creates a sheltered, sandy swimming beach ideal for family holidays.
Attractions:
Visit the lookout opposite the kiosk for fantastic 360 degree views and historical information and photographs of the area.
Coastal walking trails.
Port Rickaby Jetty.
Port Rickaby was once a busy grain port, visited by ketches and steamships. Large wheat stacks dominated the land now occupied by the caravan park.
The jetty was once three times its current length, with up to nine ketches moored at the same time. The names of some of the ketches and steamships that frequented these waters are now used as local street names, for example: Falie, Waimana and Coringle.
Quick Facts
Port Rickaby is a small South Australian Rural Location within the local government area of Yorke Peninsula, it is located approximately 105kms from the capital Adelaide covering an area of 21.741 square kilometres. Port Rickaby has a recorded population of 55 residents and is within the Australian Central Daylight Time zone Australia/Adelaide.
If you are planning a visit to Port Rickaby we’ve put together some of the things nearby that 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 Port Rickaby and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.