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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.

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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.

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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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  • From a mobile112

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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.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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.

Beachfront holiday shacksFishing, crabbing and scallopingCamping grounds next to the boat rampQuiet eastern-coast beaches
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

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

Best: Sep–May. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Black Point and Pine Point: next 7 days

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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)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Mar

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Apr

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jun

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

14 rd

Jul

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

15 rd

Aug

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

14 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Nov

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Dec

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

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

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ardrossan

go

Door to door: 10–15 min

Drive south via the B88

Supermarket, hardware and chemist; the practical resupply stop.

Port Vincentgo

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive south via the B88

Nearest restaurants and cafés; good for a meal out.

Edithburghgo

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive south on the B88

Historic town with a jetty and tidal pool; a half-day trip.

Moonta

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive north via Ardrossan and the B89

Cornish mining heritage and a bakery stop; pair with Wallaroo.

Wallaroo

go

Door 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

caution

Door 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Holiday shack or beach house (up to 4)1 × 3 nights × A$250A$750
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × A$150A$900
Fuel, Adelaide return to Black Point1 × A$90A$90
Groceries and ice, per day1 × A$60A$60
Bait and tackle, per trip1 × A$40A$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$184
Trip total≈ A$337 per person per day, bed includedA$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 nightcheckA$15–20 (≈ US$10–14)
Coffee or bakery stop in ArdrossanA$5–8 (≈ US$4–6)
Fish and chips in Port VincentA$15–25 (≈ US$10–17)
Fuel, per litreA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
Bait, per packA$8–15 (≈ US$6–10)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for a beach town; the real risks are driving long distances after dark with wildlife on the road, patchy mobile reception, and summer heat and fire danger. Swim between the flags where patrolled and check conditions before you fish or launch.
  • 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

  1. 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 →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Summer fire-ban and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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