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Unwind ON IVY - 4 bd home | Golf & Beach Getaway
Welcome to Unwind on Ivy – a unique 1958 character home, beautifully restored for comfort and charm. Nestled in a peaceful setting just 250 metres from the ocean and close to the golf course, it's the perfect place to relax and recharge. Sleeping up to 9 guests, the home is fully equipped for your convenience: - Linen and towels provided - Tea, coffee & SodaStream - Satellite Wi-Fi & Smart TV Enjoy the spacious outdoor entertaining area, complete with ambient festoon lighting and gas heater

Moontana
* COMPLETELY REFURBISHED DEC 2017 * "Moontana" is a 2010 built Rivergum home located a short 300m walk from the beautiful and secluded Simms Cove, Moonta Bay. Comprising of 4 brms (see description below), lge open plan kitchen/lounge area, 2 bathrooms, reading room and laundry w/ washing machine. Fully equipped kitchen with stove top/oven, large fridge, accessories i.e. kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery and glassware, pots and pans. Reverse-cycle split system a/c in lounge area with 42 inch TV

⚓️The Ship Inn ⚓️
This cottage is over 100 years old and has been brought back to life. This charming little home has been saved from ruin and renovated. It may look small from the outside but you will be pleasantly surprised how spacious it is on the inside. It also has a very large backyard with small grassed area and large peppercorn tree.It is well situated in lovely Wallaroo and with in walking distance to the beach, main street, Hospital, pubs, Coopers alehouse, service station, pizza place and lots more.

A quaint and crooked Cornish cottage
This is a cottage we bought in October 2020. We had many holidays cancelled through COVID and decided instead to explore our own backyard. We arrived in Moonta, fell instantly in love with its history and beautiful beaches and on spec bought this little cottage with our hearts instead of our heads! We loved that it was situated within an old cornish mining village and that the beach was just 5 minutes drive away. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, TOWELS AND BATH MATS, THANK YOU.

Salty Smiles
Welcome to our relaxing seaside home, where the calming sound of waves and the salty breeze create the perfect backdrop for your coastal getaway. Nestled just steps from the beach, this oasis is ideal for families and couples seeking relaxation and adventure. Step outside to your own slice of paradise! The deck is perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The lush backyard is ideal for leisurely afternoons, complete with lounge chairs and a fire pit for s'mores under the stars.

quaint weatherboard shack ~ pet friendly!
The Girl Next Door - A quaint 1970s weatherboard shack on stilts, curated with simplicity and charm. Country town vibes with beachside town perks! Lovingly renovated, our shack is a cosy, neat & welcoming space to stay with friends and family - incl. your furry ones! New kitchen, balcony deck, bathroom & furnishings, the shack sleeps up to 9 people across 3 bedrooms. Only a short 10 minutes walk (700m) to the Jetty, The Gen Store & Johnson’s Cove and 15 minutes walk to South Beach.

Moonta Bay Self Contained Unit
Large one bedroom unit, set on it's own block of land. Located in a quieter part of Moonta Bay. You are a couple of minutes drive to the shops of Moonta and the historical Moonta Mines. A couple of minutes drive to the Moonta Bay beach and jetty, which includes a free water park for kids to play at the foreshore. 5 minute drive to Pt Hughes boat ramp. There is plenty of off street parking and room for children to ride bikes safely away from the road. Small dogs are permitted outside.

Sea views
Continental breakfast on request. Uninterrupted sea views from kitchen, dining and lounge area. Accomodation consists of lounge, dining/family area plus kitchen. Master bedroom, one queen bed, shower, separate toilet and powder room. Happy to have a discussion with regard to bringing your pet. Three minute walk to south beach, jetty, local store and Tavern. Room for boat outside. 9 hole Greg Norman designed Golf Course close by. Owners live upstairs. Shared laundry. Dog on site.

Wallaroo Customs House
The 1862 waterfront Heritage listed Wallaroo Customs House is now available for you to experience, recently renovated and restored. Spacious living areas inside and out providing: three comfortable queen bedrooms, with ocean views, a stylish new kitchen with ocean views, and two beautiful heritage styled bathrooms. Only metres to the beaches, eateries and the jetty. An easy 5 minute walk to the main shopping centre.

Unit in Wallaroo
Spend your Airbnb getaway at this Unit in Wallaroo. The unit is open plan with a step-up bedroom with queen bed, lounge area with 50” TV, dining and kitchenette area and a private outdoor courtyard area with table and bench chair. The unit is conveniently located near Wallaroo’s popular tourist attractions and main street. Guests have the whole place to themselves. This includes a bedroom, a bathroom and kitchen.

Boutique Stone Cottage | Spa Bath & Hideaway
Relax, recharge, and reconnect at this boutique stone cottage just minutes from Moonta and Moonta Bay. Soak in the spa bath for two, unwind in the recliner lounge, or enjoy wine in your private courtyard. With a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning, it’s perfect for couples or solo travellers seeking privacy, comfort, and a touch of coastal luxury close to beaches, cafés, and heritage trails.

Spectacular beach front home!
A great holiday home to share with the extended family. Superb sea views to both the Port Hughes and Moonta Bay jetties and across the gulf to Eyre Peninsula. Sleeps 10 comfortably. Please note Easter, Christmas, NYE are minimum four night stays. Discounts offered for longer stays. Feel free to reach out to discuss price.
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When is the best time to visit Port Hughes?
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All about Port Hughes
Known as the Copper Coast, the top end of South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula is renowned for its calm white sandy beaches, great fishing and scuba diving, and copper mining heritage. Home to one of the region’s most picturesque stretches of sand, lapped by idyllic turquoise water, Port Hughes is a popular seaside holiday spot.
Extending for 2.5 kilometres south of the Port Hughes Jetty, South Beach is the main attraction for many visitors. Others come to fish, or to play a round at the golf course. There’s also copper mining heritage to explore in the neighbouring town of Moonta to the north, which was the centre of the region’s copper industry from 1861 to 1923. You’ll find more mining history in the nearby towns of Wallaroo and Kadina, which are connected by the Copper Rail Trail, an eight-kilometre track shared by cyclists and pedestrians that traces the path of the former railway.
What are the top things to do in Port Hughes?
Heritage trails
Copper Coast tourism authorities have created a heritage driving trail, as well as a heritage walking trail, for each of the Copper Triangle towns of Moonta, Kadina, and Wallaroo. All trails offer a fascinating insight into the region’s past, allowing visitors to take in sites including copper mine sites and heritage churches. All trail maps can be downloaded for free from the Visit Copper Coast website.
Water tower art
Water towers around Australia are increasingly being beautified with dazzling giant murals. Depicting an image of a young maypole girl holding copper and wheat, the stunning mural adorning Kadina’s water tower was the first to be painted on the Yorke Peninsula in 2018. It’s now one of half a dozen (and counting) water tower murals that can be spotted on the peninsula.
Scuba diving
The Yorke Peninsula is home to dozens of dive sites, most of which fall into two categories: shipwreck dives, or jetty dives (including the Port Hughes Jetty) that focus on macro marine life such as nudibranchs and seahorses. There are also two underwater trails, including the Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail, just off Port Victoria, 60 kilometres south of Port Hughes.
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Port Hughes stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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