Wool Bay Cottages

Spacious & Self‑Contained

Each modern cottage sleeps up to 5 guests and feels more like a small house than a cabin.

• 2 bedrooms (1 Queen, 1 with bunk beds + single)

• Open‑plan living and dining

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Private bathroom

• Own laundry facilities

• Reverse‑cycle air conditioning

Ideal for Groups

With three cottages on site available to rent, the Cottages can accommodate up to 15 guests in total — ideal for extended families, fishing groups or friends holidaying together with everything needed for a relaxed stay.

Good to Know

• AAA Tourism Rating: ★★★½

• Children welcome

• No smoking inside cottages

• Pets not permitted

• You bring your own linen or can be provided for extra charge.

Outdoor Spaces 

One of the highlights of the Cottages is the generous outdoor space, designed for easy coastal living.

• Large undercover BBQ and outdoor dining area

• Fish‑cleaning facilities for the day’s catch

• Lawns and open space for children to run and play

• Shaded areas and seating

• Ample parking, including for boats

• About 3 hectors to explore.

Close By — 5 Minutes or Less

Everything you need for a relaxed coastal getaway is right on your doorstep:

• Wool Bay Jetty & Boat Ramp (approx. 350m).  Popular for fishing, easy swimming and spectacular cliff-top views. Facilities include public toilets and a picnic shelter.

• Safe Swimming Beach.  A sheltered, family-friendly beach just a 3-minute drive away.

• Wool Bay Golf Course.  Located directly opposite the cottages — ideal for a casual round with coastal views.

• Walk the Yorke Coastal Trail.  Easy access to scenic walking sections along the coastline, perfect for short strolls or longer walks.

• Historic Wool Bay Lime Kilns.
  Heritage-listed cliff-side ruins and a great photo opportunity, only a short walk from the jetty and car park.

• Beach & Clifftop Walks.  Enjoy safe sandy beaches for families and dramatic clifftop paths with sweeping ocean views.

• Port Giles (approx. 4 minutes’ drive)
  A working grain port with a long jetty that is occasionally open to the public for fishing. The jetty structure provides habitat for a variety of fish species, making it a favourite with keen anglers.

• Klein Point, about a 4-minute drive toward Stansbury, is a historic limestone export port dating from 1920. Its reinforced concrete jetty extends 150 metres, exporting around two million tonnes of limestone annually to Port Adelaide and can be viewed day or night. 

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Within 15 Minutes (under 15 km)

• Stansbury (≈14 km | 12–15 min)
  A popular, family-friendly seaside town offering cafés, dining, markets and safe swimming. Highlights include the Stansbury Jetty and foreshore park, boat ramp, oyster farms and seasonal community events. Visitors will find general shops, a small supermarket, the Dalrymple Hotel, and local favourites such as Peterson’s Blue Lime Café & Deli for coffee, breakfast and takeaway.

• Coobowie (≈6–10 min)
  A quiet coastal village ideal for fishing and relaxed family time. Enjoy shallow beaches, jetties, playgrounds and picnic areas. The Coobowie Shop & Visitor Information Centre provides takeaway food, basic groceries, bait, ice and postal services — convenient for holidaymakers and anglers.

• Edithburgh (≈15 min)
  A scenic coastal town known for dramatic sea views, coastal walks, heritage sites and a historic jetty. Popular for swimming, fishing and diving, with a unique tidal seawater pool.

• Yorketown (≈15 min)
  An inland service town offering supermarkets, shops and local history. Near pink lakes.

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Easy Day Trips from Wool Bay 

All towns and attractions are within 1 hour’s drive / <100 km from Wool Bay. 

These destinations are ideal for family day trips, fishing excursions, or coastal sightseeing. Driving times are approximate and assume normal road conditions.

• Dhilba Guuranda–Innes National Park – 90 km / ~1 hr. Explore some of South Australia’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Stunning beaches, walking trails, abundant wildlife, and historic shipwrecks make this a must-visit for nature lovers and photographers.

• Marion Bay & Pondalowie Bay – 85–90 km / ~1 hr. Gateway to Innes National Park’s southern coastal experiences. Enjoy calm beaches, picnic spots, and safe swimming areas.

• Ardrossan – 55 km / ~50 min. A charming coastal jetty town, perfect for fishing, beach walks, and local seafood. Stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the relaxed seaside atmosphere.

• Maitland – 75 km / ~55 min. The geographical heart of Yorke Peninsula, equidistant from east and west coasts. Known for its lush barley fields, attractive parklands, and straight streets reminiscent of Adelaide. Highlights include: Historic walking trail featuring heritage buildings, National Trust Museum and Maitland Hotel 

• Corny Point – 85 km / ~1 hr. At the northwest tip of the peninsula, Corny Point offers beautiful north-facing beaches, surfing, and boat fishing. Facilities include a picnic area with electric barbecues, tennis courts, a general store, caravan park, and tavern.  Notable experiences: Corny Point Lighthouse (built 1881, limestone, ancient 1800-million-year-old rocks nearby), Berry Bay Scenic Drive – breathtaking views, boardwalks, long sandy beaches, and rocky outcrops, Nearby beaches – Daly Heads, Dust Hole, Salmon Hole

• Point Turton – 80 km / ~55 min. A classic coastal town with sandy beaches and a historic jetty (built 1876) now popular for fishing and sightseeing. Enjoy the local tavern’s views over the bay, and ask locals where the seals gather!

• Port Victoria – 85 km / ~1 hr. A heritage port village opposite Wardang Island, once South Australia’s fourth largest port. Highlights include: Port Victoria Maritime Museum (housed in the original cargo store, est. 1878), Boat ramp & Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol base, Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail – eight dive sites, including wrecks of schooners and steamers such as the Monarch, Investigator, MacIntyre, and Aagot

• Hardwicke Bay – 55 km / ~50 min. A quiet, family-friendly settlement with pristine sandy beaches and sheltered waters, perfect for young children. Nearby sand hills and a natural swimming pool provide additional exploration opportunities.

• Pine Point – 60 km / ~50 min. A safe west-coast beach town known for crabbing and fishing, with convenient access to the local boat ramp and calm swimming areas.

• Pristine Beaches with white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters – 50 - 70 km / ~55 min. Flaherty Beach, Rifle butts Beach. 

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