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Black Point and Pine Point
Go for 2–3 nights if you want a beach-and-boat base with no restaurants; skip if you need cafés, nightlife or a supermarket within walking distance.
Black Point and Pine Point are two small beach settlements on the eastern coast of Yorke Peninsula, about 1 h 45 min by car from Adelaide via Port Wakefield and Ardrossan. There are no restaurants and no shops in Black Point itself; Pine Point has a general store with basic groceries, fuel and a bottle shop. People come here to fish, crab, swim, sail and stay in holiday shacks and camping grounds. Two or three nights is enough for a beach-and-boat stay; longer if you are using it as a base to explore the peninsula.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr for beach weather; Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild days and fewer crowds
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet and windy); avoid the Christmas–New Year peak if you want quiet
- Airport
- ADL
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Black Point and Pine Point, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a beach town; the real risks are driving long distances after dark with wildlife on the road, patchy mobile reception…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportADL Adelaide Airport (About 2 h 15 min by car to Black Point via Port Wakefield and Ardrossan; no public transport to the towns).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or bakery stop in ArdrossanA$5–8 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedPowered campsite, a night, per personA$15 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedHoliday shack or beach house (up to 4), a night, per roomA$250 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedHoliday shack or beach house (up to 4), a night, per roomA$450 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ADL Adelaide Airport (About 2 h 15 min by car to Black Point via Port Wakefield and Ardrossan; no public transport to the towns)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Sep–May. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Black Point and Pine Point: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. There is no public transport between the towns or to Ardrossan. Distances are short: Black Point to Pine Point is a few minutes by car, and Ardrossan is about 10–15 min for a supermarket, hardware or chemist. Fuel is available at Pine Point's general store; fill up in Ardrossan or Port Wakefield if you are unsure.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ardrossan
goDoor to door: 10–15 min
Drive south via the B88
Supermarket, hardware and chemist; the practical resupply stop.
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive south via the B88
Nearest restaurants and cafés; good for a meal out.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive south on the B88
Historic town with a jetty and tidal pool; a half-day trip.
Moonta
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive north via Ardrossan and the B89
Cornish mining heritage and a bakery stop; pair with Wallaroo.
Wallaroo
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive north via Moonta
Larger town with a supermarket, pubs and a ferry link to Lucky Bay.
Marion Bay
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive south via the B88 and B86
Gateway to Innes National Park; a long day, better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Black Point beachfront
Holiday shacks and beach houses line the bay with no road between them and the sand; book early for summer.
Black Point camping ground
Next to the boat ramp on Black Point Road; powered sites with amenities, no cabins or on-site vans.
Pine Point
Caravan park and general store; a short drive north of Black Point.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$80–130 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$130–220 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Holiday shack or beach house (up to 4)1 × 3 nights × A$250 | A$750 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × A$150 | A$900 |
| Fuel, Adelaide return to Black Point1 × A$90 | A$90 |
| Groceries and ice, per day1 × A$60 | A$60 |
| Bait and tackle, per trip1 × A$40 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$184 |
| Trip total≈ A$337 per person per day, bed included | A$2,024≈ US$1,400 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Powered campsite, per nightcheck | A$15–20 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Coffee or bakery stop in Ardrossan | A$5–8 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Fish and chips in Port Vincent | A$15–25 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| Bait, per pack | A$8–15 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurants in Black Point or Pine Point; the nearest places to eat are in Port Vincent, about 20 min south via the B88, or at peninsula hotels.
- Mobile reception can be patchy away from the highway and larger towns; Telstra and Optus generally have the best coverage on Yorke Peninsula.
- In an emergency, call 000 from any phone; the call is free.
- Summer fire danger and total fire ban days can close walking tracks and restrict campfires; check the CFS website before you travel.
- Beach driving, boat ramp use and fishing rules are managed by local and state authorities; check current rules before you launch or drive on sand.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Adelaide Airport → Black Point by car: about 2 h 15 min, fuel about A$45–60 (≈ US$30–40) each way
- Black Point → Ardrossan: 10–15 min by car
- Black Point → Port Vincent: about 20 min by car via the B88
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- Where is the boat ramp? — Where is the boat ramp?
- Is there fuel here? — Is there fuel here?
- How much per night? — How much per night?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the nearest supermarket? — Where is the nearest supermarket?
- Is it safe to swim here? — Is it safe to swim here?
No restaurants in Black Point or Pine Point; the nearest are in Port Vincent, about 20 min south.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Black Point and Pine Point. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr for beach weather; Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild days and fewer crowds · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet and windy); avoid the Christmas–New Year peak if you want quiet · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ADL: last hire-car desk hours, drive time to Black Point, and a fallback night in Adelaide if you land late.
- Four walking and beach clusters with rescue anchors: Black Point beachfront, the boat ramp and camping ground, Pine Point store and caravan park, Ardrossan for supplies.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (camping ground check-in, Pine Point store hours, Ardrossan supermarket hours) and eat pages with last orders in Port Vincent.
- Summer fire-ban and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.