ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTIONS
This section is dedicated to helping you find some of the things our town has to offer
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1 Night 2 Day Itinerary
An easy two-hour drive from Adelaide sees you arrive into town bright and early. Take a walk along the main street of town to get your bearings and grab a quick coffee at a local favourite, The Coffee House. More Here.
Fishing
One of the most popular things to do at Ardrossan is to fish. Use the Ardrossan Boatramp for your next fishing trip. The Yorke Peninsula Council have a great resource on fishing. here
Gallery
Come see some recent pictures of our town. here
Crabbing
Ardrossan is a fantastic place to learn to crab boasting some of the largest Blue Swimmer Crabs in the state. here
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1 Night 2 Day ITINERARY
Day 1 - Morning
An easy two-hour drive from Adelaide sees you arrive into town bright and early. Take a walk along the main street of town to get your bearings and grab a quick coffee at a local favourite, The Coffee House. Then it’s time to head down to the playground to let the kids burn off a bit of steam after the drive!
Next stop is the Visitor Information Centre, where friendly locals greet you, eager to share their knowledge of the town and tell you everything you need to know to make the most of your visit! Take a stroll through the Ardrossan Heritage Museum to see the Ardrossan Stump Jump Plough and the Zanoni Shipwreck relics – a terrific insight into the town’s rich maritime and agricultural history. This is a great educational experience for the whole family.
With bellies starting to grumble, stop in for lunch at Wilma’s on The Yorke, a family friendly café serving up delicious toasties and wraps. While you are there don’t forget to try their famous carrot cake and pick up a few souvenirs for friends back home.
Click here to see the full 1 Night/ 2 Day Itinerary (Printable PDF)
Some of the Attractions
There are a number of attractions and things to do in Ardrossan and the surrounding region. The Ardrossan Heritage Museum is a must see, open 7 days a week at 14-16 Fifth Street Ardrossan. The museum which opened in 1973 and is housed in what was originally a factory established in 1880 by Clarence H. Smith to manufacture the stump jump plough and other agriculture equipment. The museum also has extensive information and displays on the development of the areas and of the Zanoni shipwreck.
Fishing and crabbing are popular activities for tourists and locals alike with a number of spots to try. Tiddy Widdy Beach and the Ardrossan Jetty are popular with the boat ramp located in town.
The main street is home to a number of shops and cafes to indulge in. For your Instagram shot see the Lookout or the frame located on the clifftop near the town playground.
Our Pump Track is located on Second Street, opposite the School Oval. This is a highlight for local children and those visiting the town.
Some More Ardrossan Attractions
Some More Ardrossan Attractions
Windara Reef Rock Formation
Windara Reef
in the ocean
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34˚30.496” South, 137°53.953” East
34˚30.604” South, 137°53.949” East
34˚30.499” South, 137°54.083” East
34˚30.607” South, 137°54.079” East
More about Windara Reef can be found out on the Yorke Peninsula Council Website here.
as well as the PIRSA website here.
Fishing and Boat Launch
28 rowe terrace, ardrossan
The Ardrossan Boat ramp is located near the Bulk Loading Jetty on the southern edge of town.
Fees do apply to launch your craft. There is a ticket machine located at the boat ramp prior to launch.
Ardrossan Dual Launch Boat Ramp
Wreck of the Zanoni
Zanoni Boat Wreck
in the ocean
The Zanoni wrecksite comprises one of the most complete remains of a vessel of its type and age to be located in South Australian and possibly Australia.
The wrecksite is in 18 metres of water lying on a barren sea bed. Numerous types of fish inhabit the wrecksite which is covered by sponges. It consists of the enture length of the vessel, lying over on its port hull. The middle part of the vessel has collapsed, with most fo the starboard hull lying on top the the flattened port hull. The fore and mainmast have broken and lie on the sea bed adjacent to their respective stumps.
The Zanoni has been declared a Historic Shipwreck under the Historic Shipreck Act 1981. A Protected Zone of 550 metres has been set up around the shipwreck, and all activities - even taking a boat into the zone - are prohibited unless a permit is obtained. Permits are issued to divers to view the wrecksite provided they abide by certain conditions. A buoy has been set up near the wrecksite and all authorised dive boats must moor to this buoy.
To purchase a permit, please contact the Department of Environment and Water - https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/maritime-heritage/managing-maritime-heritage/protected-zones/Zanoni
Many artefacts that have been retrieved from the wreck of the Zanoni can be viewed at the Ardrossan Museum.
Biggest silos in Australia when built in 1952.