Snelling Beach

Snelling Beach is a long sandy beach on the north coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, near Middle River. Backed by low dunes and coastal vegetation, it stretches for about 1.5 kilometres facing Investigator Strait. The beach is known for its natural, relatively undeveloped setting, clear water and wide sand, and is valued for swimming, fishing, surfing and scenic coastal walks.

Visitors can expect a wide, open sandy beach with clear turquoise water, backed by dunes and low coastal scrub. The beach is undeveloped with no shops or commercial development, offering an open shoreline for walking, beach fishing and swimming. Access is via an unsealed road leading to a car park above the beach with views over Investigator Strait. The setting is natural and quiet, with opportunities for photography and observing coastal scenery.