Robe Accommodation & Holiday Rentals

Robe is located in the south-east of South Australia, at the heart of the state's famous Limestone Coast. To drive to your accommodation in Robe from Adelaide, the most direct route is via the Princes Highway. This well-maintained, multi-laned highway will take you directly from the SA capital to Robe. From Mt Gambier, Robe is a relatively shorter drive north-west along the Princes Highway.

If coming from Melbourne, you can drive to Robe on the most direct route via the Hamilton Highway. Alternatively, take your time and head to your Robe accommodation on a scenic drive via the spectacular Great Ocean Road, stopping off along the way at legendary spots such as the Twelve Apostles and London Arch.

Robe has plenty of options for eating out, mainly along Victoria Street, which runs inland from the beach. The Robe Hotel offers consistently good pub food, with regularly changing specials. Or there are numerous pizza and Asian takeaways for a casual meal at home or in the open air.

If you plan on cooking at home in your holiday rental, check out one of Robe's many farmers' markets for fresh local food, or pick up supplies in the well-stocked supermarkets.

Robe is also known its local beers and wines. Pay a visit to the Robe microbrewery to find out how craft beer is produced before trying a few samples in the bar. A few bottles of your favourite variety make for a great gift or souvenir to take back home. If you're more interested in wine, there are plenty of vineyards in the area which welcome visitors for tasting and talks about the techniques behind producing the highly-rated wines.

Kids will probably be quite happy to spend long days playing on the beach! But if you want to introduce them to other sights and sounds in the region, there are plenty of options. The Little Dip Conservation Park is two kilometres out of town, and is named after the many small lakes in the area. There's a range of hiking trails, while this is also one of the best places along the coast for rock pooling and exploring the sand dunes.

It's also well worth making the hour's drive inland to the world famous Naracoorte Caves, South Australia's only World Heritage site. The caves are particularly noted for their fossils, so book a guided tour to learn more about how the fossils were formed, and why they are still being studied today. If your kids are adventurous, then look into the adventure caving experience, suitable for those over the age of nine. All equipment and training is included in the price.

Your holiday rental in Robe makes a great base for an enjoyable outdoor holiday. The Limestone Coast offers many great opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, from beaches to walking trails. Robe Beach is a pleasant swimming beach in the heart of town. Or, take a quick drive up to Long Beach, for endless stretches of white sand. Of course, this region is famous for surfing, and good beginner waves can be found at Long Beach, or at the aptly named Surf Beach in Beachport for the more advanced.

You can also hike the Robe Walking Trails & Loop Path, a 12km track which takes in spectacular coastal scenery along the way. This easy walking track is accessible and suitable for all levels of fitness. If you'd like to head out for an overnight camping trip, Little Dip Conservation Park, just next to Robe, is well-known for its walking trails and secluded camping spots.

Robe hosts South Australia's premier beer festival every October, and it's a family friendly affair. Bringing together both home brewers and local craft breweries, this lively and welcoming event also features free kids' entertainment, live music and a barbecue.

Just up the coast at Cape Jaffa, there's an annual Seafood and Wine Festival held each January, with opportunities to taste fine dishes using the freshest of ingredients. Kids can let their competitive streak run wild in the sandcastle building competition, and there's also live entertainment.

Every May, the towns of Penola and Coonawarra jointly host a vibrant arts festival, with live performances, children's art workshops, music, poetry and much more. Most events are free to attend, or carry a small entry charge.