Photo of Glass Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Glass Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Glass Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.9

Good

Glass Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glass Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glass Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Imperial spice is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Robe, Australia

#92 out of 102 in South Australia

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Robe • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Imperial spice

10 - Exceptional 630m

Restaurant Dragon Village Robe

9.2 - Excellent 970m

Chinese Restaurant Robe Chinese Restaurant

6.8 - Good 990m

Restaurant Sails at Robe

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Caledonian Inn

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Pizza Restaurant Olive's Robe

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Coffee Shop Drift @ Robe

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Coffee Shop Governor robe espresso bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Union Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Hiking Area Robe Coastal Walk

190m

Park Arthur Fennell Way Board Walk

330m

Park Doorway Rock

370m

Park West Beach

450m

Park Lipson Park

570m

Park Fishermen's Memorial

610m

Park Seafarers' Memorial

710m

Park Lannam Park

1.8km

Park Fox Lake Bird Hide

2.9km

Playground Playground

1km

Playground Robe Street playground

1.8km

Bakery Robe Bakery 1884

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Robe Ice Cream

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Foodland

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Fishing Spot

540m

Tourist Attraction Robe Obelisk

720m

Tourist Attraction Obelisk Lookout

790m

Tourist Attraction Welcome to Robe photo point

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Back Beach

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Historic C.S.I.R.O. Reseach Station

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Photo Point lookout

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Lake Robe Viewing Point

8.3km

Historical Landmark Robe Lighthouse

320m

Historical Landmark Robe Gaol Ruins

570m

Historical Landmark Old Police Stables

680m

Historical Landmark Ormerod Cottages

730m

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About

Glass Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 8th place out of 9 beaches in the Robe region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Glass 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.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Town Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Glass Beach is located in Robe within Robe, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

6.7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

2.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Robe • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Imperial spice

10 - Exceptional 630m

Restaurant Dragon Village Robe

9.2 - Excellent 970m

Chinese Restaurant Robe Chinese Restaurant

6.8 - Good 990m

Restaurant Sails at Robe

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Caledonian Inn

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Pizza Restaurant Olive's Robe

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Coffee Shop Drift @ Robe

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Coffee Shop Governor robe espresso bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Union Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Hiking Area Robe Coastal Walk

190m

Park Arthur Fennell Way Board Walk

330m

Park Doorway Rock

370m

Park West Beach

450m

Park Lipson Park

570m

Park Fishermen's Memorial

610m

Park Seafarers' Memorial

710m

Park Lannam Park

1.8km

Park Fox Lake Bird Hide

2.9km

Playground Playground

1km

Playground Robe Street playground

1.8km

Bakery Robe Bakery 1884

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Robe Ice Cream

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Foodland

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Fishing Spot

540m

Tourist Attraction Robe Obelisk

720m

Tourist Attraction Obelisk Lookout

790m

Tourist Attraction Welcome to Robe photo point

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Back Beach

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Historic C.S.I.R.O. Reseach Station

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Photo Point lookout

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Lake Robe Viewing Point

8.3km

Historical Landmark Robe Lighthouse

320m

Historical Landmark Robe Gaol Ruins

570m

Historical Landmark Old Police Stables

680m

Historical Landmark Ormerod Cottages

730m

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Karrata Beach Karrata Beach

7.2 Good

1.1km 15 min walk

Town Beach Town Beach

8.2 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

West Beach West Beach

7.5 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Hooper Beach Hooper Beach

6.7 Good

3.8km

Back Beach Back Beach

7.8 Very good

8.8km

Long Beach Long Beach

8.3 Very good

13.8km

Little Dip Beach Little Dip Beach

8.3 Very good

20.5km

Nora Creina Beach Nora Creina Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Robe • 1.5km

Transport

Airport

MLR • 72.1km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Glass 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Glass Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Glass 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 Glass Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Glass Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Glass 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 gentle.

Is the Glass Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Glass Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glass Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Imperial spice is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Glass Beach from parking?

The Glass 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Glass Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Glass Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fishing Spot located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Glass Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Glass Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Glass Beach (District Council of Robe) 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.Glass Beach (District Council of Robe) 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.