Carpenter Rocks, South Australia

Carpenter Rocks is a quaint little town located approximately 36 km towards the southwest of Mount Gambier. This coastal town is a beautiful beach setting in the south eastern region of South Australia.

Renowned for its rocky and stunning coastlines and azure water of the Southern Ocean, Carpenter Rocks is an exceptional setting for the vacationers with many camping & caravan park accommodation options at your disposal. Apart from the numerous oceanic activities, you can do deepwater fishing at various locations in Carpenter Rocks.

The town of Carpenter Rocks serves as a gateway to the popular Canunda National Park and the Lake Bonney. Visitors tour Carpenter Rocks while going to the national park and lake.

Carpenter Rocks is popular for its significant rock lobster industry; the Bucks Bay in Carpenter Rocks is a safe fishing haven for the many fishermen and tourists. Another point of interest is the Cape Banks lighthouse, situated 4 km from the township.

The history of Carpenter Rocks area depicts that the existence of aboriginal communities of the Booandik tribe. The abundance of aboriginal communities was due to the extensive coastline and availability of adequate food and water.

Visitors staying at any of the camping & caravan park accommodation can spend some time at the city’s beautiful bay and enjoy surf, dive or fishing in Carpenter Rocks. For outdoor fun, visitors can go to the nearby Lake Bonney to enjoy kayaking, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, windsurfing and fishing.

The Canunda National Park is also a popular neighbourhood attraction near this city. To view wildlife and a number of Australian flora, you can visit this national park and take the walking trails and guided tours available at this national park.