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Stansbury
Give Stansbury one night as a Yorke Peninsula base: foreshore walk, crabbing, museum if it is Wed or Sun, then drive on.
Stansbury is a small eastern Yorke Peninsula town, about a 2.5-hour drive from Adelaide, with a sheltered bay, a caravan park and a monthly summer market. It works as a quiet base between the Copper Coast towns to the north and Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park to the south, not as a destination on its own.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct-Apr
- avoid Jun-Aug (cool, wet, many businesses shut or on short hours)
- Airport
- ADL
- Nights
- 1-2
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Stansbury000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Southern Yorke Peninsula Visitor Centre+61 8 8852 4577
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Stansbury, 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
- SafetyStansbury is a low-crime country town; the real risks are long drives with wildlife at dawn and dusk…
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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 · +61 8 8852 4577 Southern Yorke Peninsula Visitor Centre
- 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 a 2.5-hour drive; no public transport to Stansbury, so hire a car).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights and the national park are spread along the peninsula and there is no town bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4.50-6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealCafe lunch, sandwich or burgerA$15-25 (≈ US$10–17)
- BeerDraught beer, 570 mlA$8-12 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15-35 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedPowered caravan or tent site, a night, per roomA$40 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedCaravan park cabin, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedCaravan park cabin, a night, per roomA$260 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · 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 a 2.5-hour drive; no public transport to Stansbury, so hire a car)
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
not flagged
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
not flagged
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: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stansbury: 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 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
A car is effectively required: sights and the national park are spread along the peninsula and there is no town bus. Everything in Stansbury itself is walkable in 10-15 minutes. Fuel up in Minlaton, Maitland or Ardrossan before long drives south.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ardrossan
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive north on the Ardrossan road
Cliffs, a small museum and the ferry point for Adelaide; pair it with a Copper Coast loop.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive south via Minlaton and Warooka
Quiet coastal town with a tidal pool and old jetty; good lunch stop heading south.
Moonta
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive north via Maitland
Cornish mining heritage and a beach; a full day if you add Wallaroo.
Wallaroo
goDoor to door: About 1 h 20 min
Drive north via Maitland
Working port with a beach and a maritime museum; combine with Moonta.
Marion Bay
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive south via Warooka
Gateway to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park; too far for a comfortable return day.
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.
Foreshore and Anzac Parade
Caravan park and holiday houses closest to the beach, jetty and markets.
Town centre, Weaver St
Walk to the cafe, visitor centre and museum; a few minutes from the water.
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$90-140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150-230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Caravan park cabin1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160 | A$320 |
| Hire car from Adelaide, per day1 × A$90 · check | A$90 |
| Fuel, Adelaide return plus local driving1 × A$90 · check | A$90 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$72 |
| Trip total≈ A$396 per person per day, bed included | A$792≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and ferry costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4.50-6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Cafe lunch, sandwich or burger | A$15-25 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Pub counter meal | A$25-40 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Draught beer, 570 ml | A$8-12 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Fuel, unleaded per litrecheck | A$1.80-2.20 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$15-35 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mobile coverage is patchy away from towns and along the coast; Telstra and Optus are the most reliable networks here.
- In an emergency call 000; if you have no signal, move to higher ground.
- Kangaroos and emus on the roads at dawn and dusk, especially on the Ardrossan-Minlaton road.
- Summer is bushfire season: check the CFS fire danger rating and total fire bans before driving.
- Many cafes and shops keep short or seasonal hours outside summer: check before you rely on them.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Southern Yorke Peninsula Visitor Centre
- +61 8 8852 4577
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Southern Yorke Peninsula Visitor Centre+61 8 8852 4577
Embassy
No embassies in Stansbury; consulates-general are in Adelaide and embassies in Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Adelaide Airport to Stansbury, hire car: about 2.5 h drive, roughly 200 km (124 mi) (check)about 2.5 h drive, roughly 124 mi (200 km) (check)
- Fuel, Adelaide to Stansbury one way: about A$25-35 (≈ US$17–25) (check)
Say or show
- Where is the jetty? — Where is the jetty?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there mobile signal here? — Is there mobile signal here?
Tipping is not expected in Australia. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carry some cash for markets and small stalls.
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 Stansbury. 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 · avoid Jun-Aug (cool, wet, many businesses shut or on short hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 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: hire-car desks, last check-in times and a Minlaton fuel stop.
- Walking cluster map for the foreshore, jetty, Weaver St and the caravan park.
- Place pages with verified hours (Stansbury Museum, visitor centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Fire-ban and no-signal fixtures for the peninsula drive so gates A-D can go green.
Sources
- officialYorke Peninsula tourism
- officialStansbury Seaside Markets
- officialStansbury Caravan Park
- officialSouth Australia - Stansbury Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Stansbury, revision 4995959 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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