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Mount Gambier Town – Robe

Robe is a popular seaport and small town on the Limestone Coast in South Australia. Bordered by the gorgeous coastline of Guichen Bay, this beachside town has served as a significant international port since the 19th century.

Being a seaside town, the Robe offers wonderful beach settings for the visitors to enjoy their holidays.

Robe Attractions, Beach Activities, Historic Places & Things to See, SA




Tourists should consider visiting Robe’s Historical Interpretation Centre to learn more about the town, its culture, history and the surrounding neighbourhood. This interesting museum offers an array of exhibits, artifacts and pictures relating to the changing life in Robe community over the centuries.

The historic port of Robe also houses several heritage buildings within its vicinity. Some of these famous establishments are the Lodge and the Old Cottage located near the Main Road. Each of these buildings are more than a century old and showcase the ancient architectural art and are a physical reminder of the development of the town.

Another historic location in Robe is the Karatta House, adjacent to Boat Haven. This stone manor is a one-of-a-kind house that was built in 1860. If you are a history buff, make sure to also check out the Caledonian Inn and the Moorakyne House and a monument built for the explorer Matthew Flinders.

Robe Accommodation and caravan parks also offer a number of outdoor destinations within town. Popular scenic points are the Beacon Hill Lookout where you can get some of the most magnificent views of the town and its coastline.



Robe Beach

Robe Beach

Robe, SA

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Cape Dombey Obelisk

Robe, SA

The Cape Dombey Obelisk (commonly known as the “Robe Obelisk”) is a major historical landmark in Robe, a fishing town on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. The obelisk, erected on the cape in 1852, was...

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Lake Robe

Lake Robe

Robe, SA

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Robe Gaol Ruins

Robe Gaol Ruins

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Little Dip Conservation Park

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Fishermen’s Memorial

Fishermen’s Memorial

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The Bowman Scenic Drive

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Kungari Conservation Park

Kungari Conservation Park

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Robe Customs House Museum

Robe Customs House Museum

Robe, SA

The Robe Customs House is an attractive limestone house designed and built in 1863. The house was intended to cater for the large numbers of Chinese traders who passed through the port to the Victorian goldfields in an...

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