On the road again heading to Melbourne via the Limestone Coast and  then The Great Ocean Road.

Short drive late avo to Port Noarlunga, a little seaside village south of Adelaide. Pretty dull afternoon though as rain sprinkled us.  Nevertheless, interesting weaving along the coast enjoying the burbs and the lovely houses along the way. Nice beaches along the length of Holdfast Bay – first two pictures in link below.

Originally a seaport for goods shipped from Noarlunga, via the Onkaparinga River to ocean-going vessels, Port Noarlunga was first surveyed as a town in 1853.  The deep water and reef,  markets for flour to feed the gold diggers and the beach made the area popular. The offshore reef offered some protection and a jetty was built.  Looking forward to walking this tomorrow in better weather as there are reputedly lovely views into the water below. It’s a popular area for diving and snorkelling.

The red sandstone cliffs along the cliff edge to the south are rather dramatic and colourful with sandy beach below. A trig just along from our motel provides a marker point for the surfies as they ride the waves.

Early history records whaling and smuggling activities along this coast. Looking down the cliffs it is easy to imagine.

Photos Port Noarlunga

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