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Cabin in Pelican Lagoon
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviewsSwans Studio - Stunning Views to Pelican Lagoon
28 June – 5 July
Home in Carrickalinga
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsCarrickalinga Home with Genuine Beach Frontage!
14 – 21 May
Home in Muston
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews'of Stone & Wood guesthouse’- amazing views!
22 – 29 Nov
Home in Second Valley
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviewsThe Valley Shack
28 Feb – 7 Mar
Condo in Wirrina Cove
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsLovely 2 bedroom apartment with pool
31 Oct – 7 Nov
Home in Second Valley
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsBeautiful beach house for 6!
30 Aug – 6 Sept
Farm stay in Delamere
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsMemory Court Cottage
18 – 25 Sept
Cottage in Delamere
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviewsNowhere Else Cottage with spa room
18 – 25 May
Quick stats about accommodation in Rapid Bay
Total rentals
10 properties
Wi-Fi availability
10 properties include access to Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
940 reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$139 AUD before taxes and fees
Your guide to Rapid Bay
All About Rapid Bay
Dramatic verdant hills surround the South Australian coastal town of Rapid Bay in the Fleurieu Peninsula. The St. Vincent Gulf and the Great Australian Bight waters surround the peninsula on opposite sides, making this a key destination for divers and snorkelers hoping to see the leafy seadragons that cluster underneath the Rapid Bay Jetty. Attractions, shops, and restaurants are limited in this region, as the locals have focused on preserving the land, so there’s no choice but to slow down and enjoy the scenery. Inland, you will find protected lands filled with grazing kangaroos, Ingalalla Falls, a farm-to-table restaurant housed in a historic stone building, and a seafood pub here and there.
The clean beaches are dotted with naturally-formed caves and lush green spaces inland dotted with stone cottages from the 1800s make for great scenic drives. Neighbouring Kangaroo Island is reachable by ferry, and it’s home to the Flinders Chase National Park where New Zealand fur seals occasionally visit.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Rapid Bay
Rapid Bay has warm weather throughout the year, with the longest seasons being the hot and dry summer and cooler, rainy winters. The spring and autumn months are short, sunny, and occasionally rainy. Throughout the first half of April, the Festival Fleurieu is celebrated across 10 towns and rural communities along the peninsula. The fun kicks off with a carnival where you’ll see leafy seadragon art and costumes, dancers, choirs, and a selection of local wine and beer. For the rest of the festival, you can attend workshops with local artists, sit for visiting lectures, see special gallery openings, shop at community markets selling produce and homemade foods, and hear local music at small pubs and venues. During winter, whales begin to migrate to the South Australian coast and can be spotted from lookout points in the Deep Creek Conservation Park.
Top things to do in Rapid Bay
Rapid Bay Caves
Dotted along Rapid Bay’s rocky local beaches are a series of small caves that you can explore before sunset. Be sure to wear proper footwear and a helmet, and bring a torch or headlamp with you if you plan to walk further into these dark caves. For a beautifully framed view of Rapid Bay’s waters and horizon, turn around and snap a photo right inside the mouth of the cave. The surrounding beach is great for swimming as it lacks surf-ready waves or rough currents.
Deep Creek Conservation Park
At just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Rapid Bay, you’ll be able to hike, camp, picnic, and build small campfires at the Deep Creek Conservation Park. Bushwalkers will have their choice between a series of easy, moderate, and hard trails that provide views of Deep Creek Cove, Kangaroo Island, pebbled beaches, waterfalls, and rolling hills. This is also your best opportunity to spot a kangaroo roaming freely in these protected grasslands. For a panoramic view of the coast, head to Tapanappa Lookout. Trail-ready wheelchairs are also available for hire at the nearby Fleurieu Coast Visitor Information Centre.
Kangaroo Island
For wineries, olive groves, cafes serving alfresco seafood meals, and distilleries, take a trip to neighbouring Kangaroo Island. You will need to drive and take a brief ferry ride to the island, and the journey takes around two hours. To see wildlife like koalas, fur seals, echidnas, and wallabies, drive west to the Flinders Chase National Park. This protected park area is home to a series of trails that pass by landmarks like the Remarkable Rocks — a natural feature that dates back 500 million years — the Admirals Arch, and the Cape Borda Lighthouse.
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