Port Hughes

Port Hughes is a picturesque coastal town, only two hours from Adelaide, featuring one of the prettiest beaches on the northern peninsula.

With its clear blue waters and fantastic long jetty, it is widely renowned as a fishing hot spot. Blue swimmer crabs, garfish, tommies and squid are regular fare from the jetty, which attracts thousands of anglers every year.

Similar to many other emerging towns on Yorke Peninsula, Port Hughes is experiencing significant growth with modern developments attracting new residents and holiday makers.

The CopperClub at The Dunes, Port Hughes boasts a nine-hole PGA standard course, designed by Australian golf legend Greg Norman and welcomes visitors.

The Port Hughes Coastal Trail, beginning at Simms Cove, is a great way to discover some of the secrets of Port Hughes colourful past!

Moonta including Port Hughes and Moonta Bay was named as South Australia's Top Tourism Town for 2021.

Surveyed in 1863 and named after Sir Watson Hughes, Port Hughes is located just minutes from Moonta, Wallaroo and Kadina, with its focus on recreation and outdoor living making it a perfect getaway for couples and families alike. 


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The Yorke Peninsula is the traditional lands of the Narungga (Nharangga) people, who have lived on, and cared for, this country since the beginning of time. We work, live and travel on Nharannga Banggara [Country], and we take time away from those pursuits to acknowledge and pay our deep respects to the Nharangga Elders of the past and present. 

Today, it is essential that we continue to care for and protect our spectacular natural environment. Tread lightly and leave no trace. Learn more about responsible and respectful travel on Yorke Peninsula.