Carrickalinga Beach

Carrickalinga Beach is a long sandy beach on the eastern coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, within the District Council of Yankalilla at the locality of Carrickalinga. Facing Gulf St Vincent, it is divided into North and South sections by Carrickalinga Creek. Known for its clean white sand, calm waters and scenic views across the gulf, the beach is popular for swimming, walking and fishing and forms part of the coastal stretch between Normanville and Second Valley.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy beach with calm, shallow waters of Gulf St Vincent, backed by low dunes and residential areas. The beach is divided by Carrickalinga Creek into North and South sections, with open views to the gulf and Yorke Peninsula. Areas for swimming, beach walking, fishing and picnicking are accessible via several beach access points, car parks and foreshore reserves. The setting is quiet and residential, suitable for relaxed coastal recreation.