Beach access from the carpark for 4wds. Take care as large tides and soft sand could make for an embarrassing phone call to your insurance company. The road into the campground is good, however some of the tracks to access sites are a bit iffy. Those with a 4wd will have a pick of the sites. There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. There are plenty of shady spots — some ideal for smaller tents and trailers whilst others are bigger and more open, ideal for bigger rigs.
These are all within minutes walk to the beach. The track down to the beach does seem to have some permanent travellers pitched at the bottom which prevents its use, but there is enough space to turn around once you get down there. Although the beach looks ideal to 4WD drive on, it is not recommended without the use of a tractor. There is a small lay-by on the beach track that we have seen photos of campers in — ideal view, but not a lot of room and it would be pretty windy!
Sara had previously been to this campground many, many and many! She was amazed at how different and overgrown the campground was, but it meant more protection from the elements and better privacy from others. Further south, there are some larger sites where groups could easily join together. Just note that the beach to the south of the beach track and boat ramp is a lot more rugged than the northern section. Gleesons Landing bush camping has toilet facilities short drop and a water pump for the use of bathing and washing.
This water is not fit for drinking. Recycling bins are provided for use and you are permitted to light open campfires with your own wood, providing there is a 4 metre clearance around the campfire before lighting. Check for total fire ban days and firewood collection is prohibited from council reserves. And there was no way we were doing this trip without it.
The benefit from borrowing the Commodore is that we can testify that if this car can make it to Gleesons Landing and back again to Adelaide without rattling apart over the corrugations, any car can! We had enough shade to keep us sane which was much needed as it took us nearly 2 hours to set up camp properly! It was exciting though, like the start of a new adventure. But it was still ridiculously hot. We had a walk down, watched some guys pull their boat in from the beach ramp and envied the fish they were having for dinner.
The night cooled down thankfully, and once the wind died down, you could hear the sounds of the waves rolling in — enough to send anyone off into a deep sleep. Getting used to the different noises can take some time if you are not used to them. The following day, we ventured to nearby Corny Point as we needed more water first lesson learnt — we needed way more than we thought when it was that hot.
Corny Point is about 20kms 25 minute drive from Gleesons Landing. We loved it here and our dog too! But be mindful of fox baits which farmers wer Found 1 shaded area full of bees. Other areas not too affected by wind. Good spot for fishing. Best sites with decent shelter usually get taken up quickly.
Depending when you go eg. Hi Tom, this depends on your phone provider. Typically as a Telstra customer you will have some reception, but depending on your location it can be very limited. I was with Optus and for most part had phone coverage. Many campers consider rainwater and toilets a bare minimum at campgrounds and luckily Australia is full of those.
Here are 10 campgrounds we found near Butler's Beach, SA which have toilets and rainwater. The boys and a couple of girls went out snorkelling again. Duty called, and our fellow campers had to head back to Adelaide on Monday. Dwayne and I now had our campsite to ourselves. Corny Point is a cute seaside town of coastal shacks and permanent residents. We stopped at Dunn Point Shelter.
We stopped at the general store to buy some ice; then, we followed a sign along the coast to the lighthouse. Again, the council have provided interpretive signs depicting the history of the lighthouse. Moreover, there is a memorial for people who have their ashes scattered at sea and a bench seat for families to sit, reflect and remember. Nearby is another fascinating spot where a horizontal pine tree grows. The tree, which extends along the ground, is thought to be a survivor of one of the sixty pine trees planted in by the students of Corny Point School.
Driving back to camp along a coastal dirt road, we stop at various beaches along the way, including Berry Bay. This gorgeous beach is a seemingly endless stretch of white sand and beach breaks.
We visited Swincer Rocks campground for a look. We were not impressed with the campground; however, it did look like it had some good snorkelling off the rocks. We went for a drive through Thidna Conservation Park. Declared a conservation park in , it is 8. The park, situated in an area heavily cleared for agriculture, is home to about plant types and 59 species of fauna, including fairy terns and hooded plovers. Deciding to do some fishing, we headed to the nearby rocks.
We had no luck. But the next day, we set out again in the hope of catching fish or squid. Dwayne caught one sizeable squid just before it started raining. Back at camp, I cooked up some delicious salt and pepper squid. Then, sheltering from the rain, we played Rummikub for the rest of the day and enjoyed a steak and red wine dinner.
We packed up and left the next day as we had appointments to attend. Of course, the rain had stopped, and the next two days were due to be absolutely perfect, with temperatures around 30c.
We were disappointed to be leaving and will be sure to visit again. There are more than kilometres of coastal trails for walking and cycling on the Yorke Peninsula. There are 16 walks starting from Port Wakefield. Click here for more information and here for a map. Pros — Gorgeous camping spot with a pit toilet and rubbish bins.
There are many campsites with views of the water. We found a large site to fit our group with three shady trees; it was perfect for our needs. The pit toilet was clean — at least at the start of the long weekend, and had handwashing facilities.
We would stay here again. It has a rich ecosystem, a South Rock Lobster Nursery and nearby surf beaches. The campground that has his namesake is large and spaced out along the coast. If you want a little privacy or to avoid large crowds, you can find secluded sites. About km from Adelaide CBD.
Access — Suitable for conventional vehicles.
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