Photo of Waitpinga Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Waitpinga Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Waitpinga Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Waitpinga Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Waitpinga Beach located in natural area

Photo of Waitpinga Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Waitpinga Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.4

Very good

Waitpinga Beach

Waitpinga, Australia

#10 out of 102 in South Australia

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Victor Harbor • 14.1 km

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About

Waitpinga Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 1th place out of 5 beaches in the Victor Harbor region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Waitpinga Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

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 Parsons Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Waitpinga Beach (Victor Harbor) is located outside the Victor Harbor 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 Waitpinga 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.

Located outside the settlement

Victor Harbor • 14.1 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Waitpinga Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Waitpinga Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

3.4km

Parsons Beach Parsons Beach

7.7 Very good

7.9km

Kings Beach Kings Beach

7.7 Very good

10.6km

Balquidder Beach Balquidder Beach

7.1 Good

16.5km

Tunkalilla Beach Tunkalilla Beach

7 Good

16.9km

Dump Beach Dump Beach

7.6 Very good

18.5km

Boomer Beach Boomer Beach

8.1 Very good

20km

Boat Harbor Beach Boat Harbor Beach

7 Good

21.5km

Basham Beach Basham Beach

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Victor Harbor • 14.1km

Transport

Airport

PEA • 50.6km

Bus Station

Stop 103 Aldinga Rd - North side • 40.2km

Train Station

Victor Harbor • 14.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Neville Hayes

10 Exceptional

It was great visiting Wait pinga conservation Park and Beach. We are very lucky to be able to have places like this that have not been developed. I gather the day will be kept like this for all time. It's important to respect these places. As the hooded cleverness on the beach, it's important that dogs don't visit the beach. I still don't see a reason why dogs can't be in your car or stay in the car park. However, because I don't see in this situation that it could be a problem and then that way I could bring my dog and we can sit at the car park. Read a paper. Have a coffee together. Perhaps somebody could comment on this and let us know why it's not proper to take a dog. Beware of the rips as I used to be a surf life saving volunteer and just as the sign say the rips are indeed very dangerous here. There has been one reported death unfortunately. May the rest in peace and their family heal.

Janos Veresbaranji

10 Exceptional

Easy drive to the large carpark. beach access is over a bridge or long walk along a sandy path. When we visited, the whole week was was wet and windy. The beach was empty but for a lone fisher. Waitpinga Creek carved a different path, running along the beach halfway to the carpark. Walking along the shore we found a lagoon.

T Lo

10 Exceptional

5 stars for the beach. Fantastic view. 0 star for the toilet. I am not sure how waterless toilet works. It smells horrid. Don’t even bother to open the toilet seat. Not sure what I am going to see in there. No bin, no water, no wash basin.

Kerry J

10 Exceptional

Big, beautiful clean beach. Used to go surf fishing here at sunset and pull in double headers of Australian salmon. Rough for swimming, there were warnings of potential dangerous rips but a few surfers head there to try their luck.

simo freo

10 Exceptional

Nice little drive 15 minutes out of Victor Harbor. Awesome views 😎👍📸

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Waitpinga Beach?

The Waitpinga Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Waitpinga Beach?

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

The Waitpinga Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Waitpinga 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.

The waves in the Waitpinga Beach are usually strong. The open water currents in this area can be strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Waitpinga Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Waitpinga 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Waitpinga Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Waitpinga 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.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Waitpinga Beach?

Waitpinga Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (tent)

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Waitpinga Beach.

How far is the Waitpinga Beach from parking?

The Waitpinga 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Waitpinga Beach (City of Victor Harbor) 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.Waitpinga Beach (City of Victor Harbor) 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.