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First settled
in the 1850 the town of Robe quickly grew to become one of the busiest
ports in the state, but when the town failed to secure a rail link
to Adelaide in the 1870, Robe virtually stopped growing.
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As early as 1855 Robe was
considered a holiday destination, and in 1857 the Governor had
a holiday house in Robe, and the posh folks of South Australia
have been taking holidays in Robe ever since.
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Robe is the quintessential fashionable
seaside holiday village ..a fishing village, frozen in time, where
the elegant old homes of South Australia's landed gentry sit comfortably
side by side with the new urban steel and glass fronted holiday
condo's of the nouveau riche.
Robe is also that very rare of creatures, a holiday destination
unspoiled by the trappings of tourism - a place where life is lived
at a gentle stroll and where morning walks on the beach and brunch
in one of the local street cafes seems to be the prevailing principle.
Robe is a town with wide sandy beaches with no traffic lights or
neon signs.

Robe is also one of this
regions most affordable holiday destinations, with accommodation starting from about $30 a night for Backpacker/Caravan Park accommodation, through to $200+ per night luxury so if you are looking
for Robe accommodation then this is the best place to start your
search

Robe Harbour - a sheltered
marina in the heart of the township where the Robe's working fishing
fleet, rubs shoulders with the luxury yachts and pleasure cruisers.
Bordered by a very pleasant civic green, this is the jewel in the
crown and a great spot for a picnic or just to wander around the
wharf and take in the sights and sounds of this small fishing port.
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Accommodation in Robe
For information on pricing, availability and the range of accommodation available in Robe and please go to our About Robe page
or for a listing of selected properties then please go to the Robe Accommodation page
This guide aims to provide independant and impartial information
of all aspects of tourism in and around Robe
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Robe Information
Robe has a local
population of about 1500 and is the main service centre for the
surrounding area.
Robe is located about an 1½ hour drive
from Mt Gambier and about 3 hours from Adelaide.

Robe Attractions
Robe doesn't have theme parks, zoos, museums. or castles and its main attractions are the quiet and peaceful surroundings and beautiful unspoilt beaches.
Robe's favourite activities are either the fishing, or visiting some of the local wineries, so for most visitors, Robe best attraction is summed up in one word - Relaxation.


Robe's location on the Northern
side of a small peninsula gives it shelter from the prevailing southerlies
and something of an advantage over other towns in the area when
it come to weather.
The proximity to the ocean also helps temper the extremes in the
climate making Robe the "Goldilocks" of the region - not
"Too Cold" and not "Too Hot" - but "Just Right "...
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Robe Winter Getaways
Robe's mild winter weather and sheltered location make it a very popular destination and during the cooler months of the year. You will also finding a some great accommodation deals on offer so please have a look on the accommodation pages for more information of some Robe getaways. Accommodation options range from luxury
apartments to caravan parks, holiday rental properties, B&B
and backpacker digs.
Most of Robe accommodation is within a few hundred metres from the
sea, and quite a few properties have good sea views.
Facilities in Robe include a multi screen cinema, a variety of restaurants,
from take away to fine dining, two good hotels as well as a small
but comprehensive retail sector
Robe an ideal destination for a quiet seaside holiday for families
or couples and is a popular stopover point for visitors traveling
from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Ocean Road
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Robe's history dates back to the establishment of South Australia
itself, and with over 80 buildings listed on the state historic
buildings register ( all carefully preserved) the town is a veritable
treasure trove of fascinating places to explore.
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Listing - If you
operate a business in Robe that is associated with
the tourism or hospitality industries then we extend an invitation
to list on the Robe Accommodation
site.
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