Whether you’re travelling in Winter or the warmer months of Summer, the beautiful town of Robe has you covered!
Read below for some information and insights into rugged Robe and it’s surrounds.
Paula's Place is located in the historic seaside town of Robe, South Australia. Robe is a popular holiday destination and is great for anyone wishing to spend a long or short break away. Not only does it offer a pristine 12 km long white sandy beach you can drive your car on but also has incredible back beaches for surfing and 4WD adventures. Start your day with a delicious coffee and breakfast from our three popular cafes and finish off at our heritage listed pubs built in 1859.
Getting around. Once you have arrived at Paula's Place park the car in the lock up garage and explore the area by foot - the main street is within an easy walking distance.
We recommend getting to Robe by car to enjoy the beautiful places the Limestone Coast has to offer. There is a great coastal walking/cycling track and also various back beaches to explore. A short drive will take you to wineries in the area and just over an hours drive inland through beef and sheep farms you will arrive in the Coonawarra area - one of the finest wine regions in Australia.
Robe Beaches
Long Beach
Stretching 12kms long, Long Beach is easily the most popular beach in town. One of the few beaches in Australia you can still drive on, this beach is a sight to see in Summer. Buzzing with families, swimmers, cricket matches, surfers, and sun bathers, pack your food and esky for the day and set up for a quintessential Aussie - day at the beach. Equally as beautiful in Winter, you will have the whole beach to yourself as you look over the turquoise blue bay.
Back Beaches
Behind the historical town of Robe hides the rugged and pristine Little Dip Conservation Park. Popular with surfers, 4WD adventurers and campers, this conservation park will take your breath away. Starting at Robe and finishing at Beachport, these 4WD tracks will take you to the popular Stonies surf break, along with many other beautiful beaches popular for surfing, diving, camping and 4WDriving. Make sure to enter with a suitable 4WD car.
Town Beaches
As well as the poplar and family safe ‘Town Beach’, Robe has plenty of coves and secluded beaches for all. Walk the two cliff tracks in town to spot your sandy spot for the day. The hidden coves along the Obelisk Cliff track are well known for snorkelling and collecting. Watch out as you walk down to the beach as the cliffs may be unstable - watch for warning signs.
Local Wineries
Cape Jaffa Winery
Located between Robe and Kingston, Cape Jaffa Winery is home to delicious local wines, local platters, vineyard views and their new beer venture, brewed in house - Loophole. It’s the perfect way to sit back, relax and soak in the Limestone Coast produce and scenery. 20mins out of Robe towards Adelaide.
Wangolina Wines
Also on the same stretch as Cape Jaffa Winery, Wangolina sits on the corner of Southern Ports Hwy and Limestone Coast Rd. Bring the family and four legged friends and enjoy the lush lawn, local platters and delicious wines! Keep updated with events on their Instagram page @wangolina
Town Cellar Doors
In the town of Robe their are three cellar doors not to be missed! Woodsoak Wines - across the road from the Union Cafe is open most days offering tastings/take away’s and Samosas. Karatta Wines is now apart of the gallery space next to the bakery. Offering an indoors tasting to beat the heat.
Cafes
Adventurous Spoon
Adventurous Spoon is a very popular cafe in town with families as it has an outdoor seating area under shady trees. The breakfast is delicious, as well as the coffee and gins/cocktails! Open 7 days a week 8am-5pm.
The Union
Robes oldest standing Cafe has it all. Generous sized meals, good coffee, outdoor paved seating, dog friendly, childrens play pen. You can’t go wrong with the Union Cafe!
Drift
Robes newest cafe, a 1960’s renovated house architecturally designed, coastal space where you can relax on the deck or picnic on the lawns.
Pubs and Bars
The ‘Cally’
Voted the Best Country Pub in SA 2020 The Caledonian Inn is not to be missed. First licensed in 1858, the Caledonian Inn is a historic English style pub and is a local landmark. The place to come for food, drink and live music by the beach in Summer, or by their cosy open fireplace in Winter.
The Black Swan
The newest member in town ‘The Black Swan’ is fast becoming a local favourite. The latest dusk destination serves up cocktails and tapas as well as local beer and wine. Choose one of the many nooks inside and soak in the local atmosphere.
Robe Hotel
This historic Hotel is set only metres from front beach and boasts views of Robe’s Guichen Bay from the front bar. Great for families and large groups.