Port Noarlunga Beach

Port Noarlunga Beach, on Adelaide's southern coast, is one of the city's most beautiful and rewarding beaches — a long stretch of golden sand with a famous jetty and, just offshore, the Port Noarlunga Reef. The protected reef makes it one of the best spots in the region for snorkelling and diving, with an underwater trail and abundant marine life.

The appeal is that rare combination of a lovely swimming beach and genuine underwater adventure: calm waters, the iconic jetty for a stroll or a fishing line, and the reef teeming with life just a short swim or paddle away. It's a destination for beachgoers and snorkellers alike, set against a backdrop of dramatic cliffs.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's a much-loved coastal spot. The beach is free and open, but surf and water conditions, visibility for snorkelling, and parking vary, so it's worth checking conditions before you go — and taking sun protection, swimming between the flags when patrolled, and bringing your snorkel gear if you want to explore the reef, which is the real highlight here.