Our Location

Ardrossan is the largest urban centre and principle port on the eastern seaboard of the Yorke Peninsula. The town is located 47Km from Port Vincent and 145km by road from Adelaide.

The economy of the district is based mainly in primary production. Climatic conditions favour barley as the principal cereal crop, followed by wheat. Canola, lentils peas and beans are also grown. Sheep grazing provides supplementary income through the production of wool and meat.

The district’s coastline includes some of the most scenic areas on Yorke Peninsula with many natural, unspoilt beaches and a variety of land forms including rocky cliffs, long beaches and sand dunes. Accordingly, the area has become popular for seasonal cost-orientated recreational actives.

Ardrossan itself has extensive facilities for the mining and shipping of dolomite. The town provides services and facilities for communities along the east coast of the peninsula the rural community to the west and the ever increasing tourist population. It is a very popular holiday resort and is famous for the Blue Swimmer Crabs, a renowned seafood delicacy.