Find coastal camping, seafood, and freshwater diving between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Port MacDonnell is the southernmost point in South Australia, roughly half-way between Adelaide and Melbourne, and south of Mount Gambier. It’s a must-stop town for seafood lovers thanks to its large lobster fleet—good news for self-catering campers. If you don’t have your own BBQ or grill, campsites often have these for campers to use. As well as the windswept beauty of the cliffy Limestone Coast and the volcanic landscapes and crater lakes of the Mount Gambier area, the nearby Ewen Ponds and Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Parks provide magical freshwater diving and swimming. You can snorkel and dive in the fantastically clear springs. Well-equipped holiday parks and simple campsites can be found in Port MacDonnell and along the coast, enticing roadtrippers on the southern coastal route connecting South Australia and Victoria to pause a while.