About Christies Beach
Christies Beach is a sandy public beach and coastal suburb in the City of Onkaparinga, about 30 kilometres south of Adelaide on the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent, South Australia. Known for its long sandy shoreline, Witton Bluff headland at its southern end, and patrolled swimming area, it is a popular family beach with a foreshore reserve, esplanade and views across the gulf. It forms part of metropolitan Adelaide's southern coastline.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, sandy beach facing Gulf St Vincent with a paved esplanade and foreshore reserve. The beach is backed by low dunes and Witton Bluff headland to the south, offering coastal views and walking trails. The area includes open grassed reserves, picnic areas, and a patrolled swimming zone in summer. The setting is suburban and family-oriented, with residential areas behind the foreshore and easy access to the sand, jetty views toward Port Noarlunga, and coastal walking paths.
Key highlights
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Long sandy beach on Gulf St Vincent with patrolled swimming area in summer
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Witton Bluff headland with coastal views and walking trails
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Foreshore reserve and Esplanade for walking, cycling and picnicking
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Views across the gulf and along the southern metropolitan coastline
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Access to coastal trail linking Port Noarlunga and Moana