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The Customs House, Port MacDonnell

Explore Port MacDonnell: where fishing tales and salt air meet

Half an hour from Mount Gambier, Port MacDonnell feels like the end of the line — in the best possible way. As South Australia's southernmost town, this laid-back fishing village rests easy at the edge of the map, where cray pots clatter on the jetty and sea spray hangs in the air like salt on your skin. Here, life revolves around the sea. The harbour hums with stories of its famed rock lobster, while just around the corner, the local fish and chips shop serves warm, golden paper-wrapped treasures. Beyond the town’s rich maritime past that lingers in the old trading port, the coastline is dotted with ancient sinkholes carved by time and tide — like Little Blue Lake. Whether you’re chasing the perfect catch or wandering along coastal trails, Port MacDonnell offers a genuine slice of the Limestone Coast’s wild heart.

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Whether you're based in Mount Gambier, road-tripping the Limestone Coast or taking a salty detour south, our guides offer plenty of ideas to help you make the most of your trip — with handpicked spots to eat, drink and rest easy.

Things to do in Port MacDonnell

In Port MacDonnell, the sea sets the pace. Hop on a fishing charter and let the ocean lead you to its freshest catch or unwrap seafood at local favourites like the Victoria Hotel, Salt Café or General Store. Breathe in the salt air at Shelly Beach before watching the sunset over the Southern Ocean at Cape Northumberland — these salty, scenic moments are some of the best things to do in Port MacDonnell.

Port MacDonnell accommodation

After hours spent with toes in the tide, your Port MacDonnell stay welcomes you back. Think cosy hotels with friendly faces, where you can watch boats head out to sea. Or Airbnbs made for soaking up the town’s quiet history and a laid-back caravan park where mornings start slow and salt breezes linger long after sunset. Relax in these Port MacDonnell accommodations and soak up the peaceful pace of this coastal village

Intercontinental Hotel Elder Park

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