Port Germein

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Port Germein is where the Ranges truly meet the sea. Located just 27 kilometres north of Port Pirie on National Highway One, Port Germein is a tranquil and safe holiday haven, especially for families with young children.

Originally settled as a deep sea trading port in the late 1800's Port Germein is now a peaceful seaside town of 200 residents, serving the local farming community and catering for ecologically sound tourism. The tidal beach provides endless hours of activity for every member of the family. The shallow tides ensure fun and safe swimming for small children. Search for sand crabs amongst the tidal pools. At low tide the eastern side of the beach gives vehicle access to the deeper water. Land yachting is also a popular low tide past time. To allow you to continue your beachside experience, amenities include a children's playgrounds, a number of coin operated electric barbecues and gazebo.

When Port Germein was a major seaport for wheat shipping it had the longest wooden jetty in South Australia. Those days are gone, but the damaged structure of the 1881 jetty remains jutting out into the sea for local fishing.

Port Germein is popular as a location for holiday homes with safe swimming beaches. Enjoy a scenic drive through Port Germein Gorge with its deep ravines and magnificent gum trees to Melrose and Mount Remarkable. There's good walking with spectacular views of Spencer Gulf nearby at Telowie Gorge Conservation Park. The area is the starting point for several walking trails through the Mt Remarkable National Park.