Beachport, located on the south-eastern coastline of South Australia is wedged on a small peninsula that abuts Rivioli Bay, Lake George and the Southern Ocean. Established in the 1830's as a whaling port, the town has since become a popular holiday destination and an important fishing centre. The long 700 metre jetty is a good indication of the shallow Rivioli Bay that promotes safe swimming beaches and water activities. The town centre has an interesting mix of historic and recent buildings, tall Norfolk Pines, heritage walks and several vantage points. Although its commercial centre is minimal, Beachport has a range of services that are spread throughout the town to facilitate tourists. Of interest in the area include the Pool of Siloam (small lake to the west of the town that has a high salt content allowing swimmers to float on the surface similar to the Dead Sea), Bowman Scenic Drive (tours the rugged western coastline and the range of small beaches), Durants Lookout (1km south-west) and the Beachport Conservation Park (5km north-west).

Population: 450
State: South Australia
Name Origin: Surprisingly, the town is named after Sir Michael Edward Hicks-Beach, a former secretary of state and not by its location.
Pronunciation: Beech-port
Postcode: 5280
Local Government: Wattle Range Council
Location: 386km south-east of Adelaide
Main Roads: Southern Ports Highway
Main Watercourses: Southern Ocean (Rivioli Bay)
Radio Stations (Music): Star FM (96.1), Triple J (102.5)

Photos from Beachport (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	View south-east over Rivioli Bay & Beachport from sand dunes adjacent to the Southern Ports Highway. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Entrance to Beachport on Millicent Road. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Railway Tce, looking south-east from Henry Street, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Railway Tce, looking north-west from Beach Road, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	The Beachport Jetty as it extends into Rivioli Bay, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Foreshore parkland, looking north-east from the Beachport Jetty, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	View south-west over Centennial Park from Corigliano Street, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	View north-east towards Beachport Lighthouse and township. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Bowman Scenic Drive, looking south, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Pool of Siloam, looking west, Beachport. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	View east over Beachport from Durants Lookout. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).