Lazy days on the beach… Coobowie is a great destination for your next relaxed, easy going holiday. The beach is a top spot for swimming, fishing and relaxing, as well as making for enjoyable sandy walks. There’s beachside accommodation available, including self-contained holiday homes and a caravan park. Enjoy the friendly local welcome and slow pace.
You’ll find other great coastal towns nearby, including Stansbury and Edithburgh, which both offer boat ramps and jetties. If you’d like to explore the region by foot, try the Stansbury Coastal Trail or Edithburgh Environmental Walk. It’s a chance to take in some wide sea views and enjoy the birdlife.
Coobowie is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. It’s just one of many Yorke Peninsula towns offering a fantastic coastal getaway. Be sure to book your accommodation early during the summer season!
Did you know: In 1838 because the area around the bay was so beautiful, the explorers assumed there must be fresh water. After travelling 40 kilometres inland and finding none, they named Coobowie, ‘Deception Bay’.
Quick Facts
Coobowie is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, it is located approximately 80kms from the capital Adelaide and extends over an area of 32.049 square kilometres. Coobowie has a recorded population of 247 residents and is within the Australian Central Daylight Time zone Australia/Adelaide.
If you are planning a visit to Coobowie we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Coobowie and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.