Photo of Rifle Butts Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Rifle Butts Beach with turquoise pure water surface

6.8

Good

Rifle Butts Beach

Port Victoria, Australia

#96 out of 102 in South Australia

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Port Victoria • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Park Waualtee

7.6km

Playground Port Victoria play ground

2.9km

Supermarket Port Victoria General Store

2.8km

Store Port Victoria Kiosk

7.4 - Good 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint for Little Pink Lake

7.7km

Historical Landmark Port Victoria Geology Trail Information Rotunda

2.9km

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About

Rifle Butts Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 17th place out of 17 beaches in the Yorke Peninsula region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Rifle Butts Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Second Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

Rifle Butts Beach (Yorke Peninsula) is located outside the Port Victoria settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Rifle Butts Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

8.3 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Port Victoria • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Park Waualtee

7.6km

Playground Port Victoria play ground

2.9km

Supermarket Port Victoria General Store

2.8km

Store Port Victoria Kiosk

7.4 - Good 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint for Little Pink Lake

7.7km

Historical Landmark Port Victoria Geology Trail Information Rotunda

2.9km

View all on map

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Second Beach Second Beach

7.1 Good

5.4km

Wauraltee Beach Wauraltee Beach

7.3 Good

32km

The Gap Beach The Gap Beach

6.9 Good

38.1km

Black Point Beach Black Point Beach

8 Very good

45.1km

Port Vincent Beach Port Vincent Beach

8.2 Very good

46.5km

Longbottom Beach Longbottom Beach

7.4 Good

48km

Burners Beach Burners Beach

8.1 Very good

68.8km

North Beach Foreshore North Beach Foreshore

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Port Victoria • 2.9km

Transport

Airport

XML • 25km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Ryan Harper

10 Exceptional

Not busy at all Water is crystal clear and shallow for the kids Fish swimming around your feet

Stephen Barnes

10 Exceptional

Wow what a amazing beach puts Adelaide beaches to shame stunning

Joshua Wren

10 Exceptional

Gorgeous little secluded beach. Felt like a hidden gem!

Asher Middleton

10 Exceptional

Great little beach to spend some time at

LeeAnn Culbertson

8 Very good

This is a beautiful and somewhat isolated beach which makes it nice for a picnic and swiming.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Rifle Butts Beach?

The coastline of Rifle Butts Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Rifle Butts Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rifle Butts Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Rifle Butts Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Rifle Butts Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Rifle Butts Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Rifle Butts Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Rifle Butts Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Rifle Butts Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rifle Butts Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rifle Butts Beach.

How far is the Rifle Butts Beach from parking?

The Rifle Butts Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Rifle Butts Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Rifle Butts Beach is January. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Rifle Butts Beach (Yorke Peninsula Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Rifle Butts Beach (Yorke Peninsula Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.