About Port Willunga Jetty
Port Willunga Jetty is the ruined remains of a historic timber jetty at Port Willunga Beach, about 35 kilometres south of Adelaide in the City of Onkaparinga, South Australia. Originally built in 1853 to export wheat and slate, it was extended and later abandoned after port trade declined. Today its weathered pylons stand in shallow water adjacent to the wreck of the Star of Greece, forming an iconic coastal landmark and popular photography site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide sandy beach backed by ochre cliffs with the weathered timber pylons of the former jetty standing in shallow water. At low tide the pylons and nearby remains of the Star of Greece shipwreck are exposed and accessible on foot. The area offers open beach, clear water for swimming and snorkeling, cliff-top lookouts, and an underwater snorkel trail around the wreck. The site is undeveloped with natural coastal scenery and is especially photogenic at sunset.
Key highlights
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Iconic weathered timber pylons of the 1853 jetty standing in shallow water
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Remains of the Star of Greece shipwreck (1888) visible at low tide and via snorkel trail
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Wide sandy Port Willunga Beach backed by dramatic cliffs
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Popular sunset photography location
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Snorkeling and scuba diving trail around jetty and wreck remains