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.

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

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 "...

If you would like to find out more about what there is to do in Robe then take a look at our "Things To Do" page
We look at 10 ways to add some zing to your Robe holiday more.....

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

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.