Port Wakefield Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in South Australia
About Port Wakefield
The town is situated immediately to the east of the Wakefield River, at the head of Gulf St Vincent. The first European to visit the site of the town was Matthew Flinders. He reached the head of the gulf in 1802, and named the gulf it after Admiral Lord St Vincent. The town was selected as ideal for a port for the movement of copper, and huge quantities of ore passed through the town in the mid 19th century. However, the railway line reached the area around 10 years after the port was established, and the transport of copper mainly switched to rail. There was some continuing use of the port for agriculture, but Port Wakefield became an agricultural service town during the 20th century, with a small but developing tourism industry. Many know Port Wakefield today as a road stop on the highwa
Top Attractions in Port Wakefield
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Wakefield:
- ★Port Wakefield Courthouse
- ★Port Wakefield Wharf
- ★Samphire Coast
Where to Eat in Port Wakefield
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kiplings Bakery
Where to Stay in Port Wakefield
- 🏨Port Wakefield Caravan Park
- 🏨Port Wakefield Hotel
- 🏨Port Wakefield Motel
Port Wakefield Travel Guide Sections
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