The whole idea of going to Robe is generally to do nothing, so filling your holiday calendar with all sorts of activities is probably contradictory to most people's requirements, however if you feel the need to do something other than lay on the beach and relax, then the following suggestions might be suitable.

1. Fishing
if you're looking for something to do in Robe, just marginally more physical than sunbathing, then fishing is the ideal choice. Robe is renown for its seafood and has some great spots including the wharf at boat harbour (which is almost in the centre of town) plus rock fishing in Guichen Bay, and surf fishing at Long Gully, Wrights Bay and Longbeach, the latter being a 17 kilometer stretch of sand which runs to the west of Robe and best accessed via 4 wheel drive vehicles ( pictured above )

2. Dining Out -
Robe has a reputation for excellent quality food, so while you're in Robe take the time to sample some of Robe's local produce. In particular make sure you sample some of the local seafood before you leave.

3. Woakwine Cutting
Robe's mini Panama canal - In 1960 Murray's McCourt, a local grazier (and ex-army engineer) borrowed money to buy a D7 Caterpillar tractor and a scraper used to build aircraft runways in World War II.
For the next three years he worked at cutting a channel from his property to Lake George. The result transformed his property, from a snake infested swamp into fertile grazing land. You can see this mini engineering marvel about 15 kms East of Robe - The original Caterpillar D7 and scraper are on display close to a lookout point which is located just off the Robe, Beachport road.
4. Cape Jaffa / Mt Benson Wine Region
another activity which won't raise your heart rate unduly and sure to be enjoyable is to visit one of the many wineries in the Mount Benson region.

This region is developing a reputation for the quality of its wines and there are a number of local wineries that welcome visitors to their property. Cellar door sales are available from Ralph Fowler wines, Norfolk Rise wines, Wangolina Station and Cape Jaffa wines.
The village of Cape Jaffa is a base for some professional fishermen and now has a new $14M marina that is worth looking at.

5. Picnic On The Beach.
Longbeach is one of a few beaches on the south coast that allows vehicle access and if you are a bit adventurous then a drive along Longbeach and a picnic on a secluded section of the beach is a great way to have your own Robinson Crusoe experience. It is generally recommended that you have a four wheel drive but there are plenty of two wheel drive vehicles that regularly use the beach as well. Before you go, pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre about the "Do's and Don'ts" of driving along the beach.

6. Heritage Walk
. Most of Robe's classified buildings are all located within easy walking distance of the town centre, so call in to the Visitor Information Centre and pick up a map and spend a couple of hours discovering Robe's fascinating history.

7. The Coorong
. Just to the north of Robe is one of South Australia's most significant National Parks. Located at the mouth of the Murray river, the Coorong is a long, shallow lagoon that extends for over 100 kms, from Goolwa in the north, almost to Kingston in the south. This delicate ecosystem depends on a fragile mix of fresh water from the Murray river and sea water that enters via the river mouth for its survival . There are a number of walking tours and cruises available and for anyone with more that a passing interest in the natural world, a visit to this area is highly recommended

8. Caves and Dinosaurs.
This part of South Australia has a number of interesting caves but if you are looking for day trip with a bit of diversity then a visit to Narracorte is a good option. The drive from Robe takes you through Lucindale which is home to South Australia best known agricultural field days and you drive thorough some out of the ordinary sheep grazing country. At Narracorte you can visit the World heritage listed, Narracorte caves, Fossil exhibition and the Sheeps back Museum and be back home in Robe in time to uncork a bottle Wangolina Station red before dinner.

9. Beachport / South End - Little Dip / Nora Creina
Another interesting day trip can be had south of Robe with a visit to the Little Dip National Park. It has spectacular Dunes and deserted ocean beaches, and surprisingly very few people visit this area despite it being so close to Robe.
If you follow the road, you wind up in the small coastal village of Nora Creina. Originally just a small collection of fishing shacks, Nora Creina is now becoming a popular getaway location and undergoing a small building boom. From Nora Creina you can get back on the main road and continue on to Beachport and South End. These two coastal holiday towns lie at either end of the bay.

10. - Kingston
Kingston is a coastal town about 40km north of Robe and is best known for The Big Lobster, but also has a number of interesting things to see include contemporary rock carvings, and the Cape Jaffa light house museum. The museum is worth visiting to see how the lighthouse keepers lived in earlier times. A trip to Kingston can be incorporated into a visit to the Cape Jaffa / Mt Benson area to make a full day tour.