Point Turton Jetty, on the sheltered western coast of Yorke Peninsula, offers one of South Australia's most colourful and accessible snorkels. The jetty's pylons are blanketed in vibrant soft corals — pink, yellow, red, blue and white — teeming with crabs, shrimp, worms, and curious juvenile fish. Schools of yellowtail scad dart between the pylons, while eagle rays occasionally glide into the adjacent sandy bay. The jetty's breakwater-protected position means it's almost always snorkelable, making it a reliable year-round spot for families and beginners. Extend your swim beyond the jetty to explore grassy patches home to Port Jackson sharks and stingrays, or try a night dive to spot dumpling squid and slipper lobsters.
Point Turton Jetty
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.0 mSwell Period 7.3 sWind Speed 1.6 knPrecipitation 23 mmTidal Phase ebb
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Low risk: Fishing lines and hooks
The jetty is popular with fishers. Snorkellers should stay clear of fishing lines and submerged hooks, especially near the pylons.
Low risk: Boat traffic near ramp
The jetty sits beside an active boat ramp. Snorkellers should be aware of boat movements when entering and exiting the water.
Low risk: Low tide rock exposure
The Yorke Peninsula experiences very low tides. Exploring the rocky areas either side of the jetty requires a high tide entry to avoid scraping against exposed rocks.
Low risk: Fishing hooks and lines
Anglers fish from the jetty above — be mindful of stray hooks and fishing line in the water around the pylons.
Low risk: Low tide exposure
The Yorke Peninsula experiences very low tides; rocky areas either side of the jetty are only safely snorkelled at high tide to avoid scraping against shallow reef.
Low risk: Cold water temperatures
Winter water temps drop to around 18°C, increasing risk of cold shock; a wetsuit is recommended outside of summer (Dec–Feb).
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Getting in
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Entry
Point Turton is 235 km (about 2 hours 45 minutes) west of Adelaide via the Port Wakefield Highway and through Minlaton. Follow the signs into Point Turton township; the jetty is on the foreshore adjacent to the caravan park.
Parking & facilities
Free street parking available near the foreshore and caravan park. A boat ramp nearby has paid parking ($5/day) via EasyPark.
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No fee for snorkelling. Boat ramp parking may incur a daily fee.
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