Port Willunga

Before the British colonisation of SA, the Port Willunga area, along with most of the Adelaide plains area and down the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula, was inhabited by the Kaurna people. There is a significant site associated with the Kaurna Dreaming of the creator ancestor Tjilbruke, with a commemorative plaque at the Esplanade car park.

Port Willunga was officially proclaimed a port of export in 1856 and again in 1861, then proclaimed a port of both import and export in 1865.

In 1871 the jetty was placed under the care and management of the Aldinga District Council. Jetty extensions of various cost and configuration were considered in December 1873.

By the early 20th century, commercial shipping at Port Willunga had ceased, but the jetty remained in place and was used by fishermen, residents and holiday-makers.

The timber jetty received heavy storm damage on multiple occasions, including 1896, 1906 and 1910. An assessment in 1915 deemed the jetty damaged beyond repair, and discussions of constructing a new jetty, purely for recreational use began. In 1928, locals were still petioning government to build a replacement jetty.

Fun Facts

The Star of Greece ship was wrecked off Port Willunga on 12 July 1888, and forms the subject of a book published a century later by Geoffrey Manning.

Port Willunga beach is one of the most photographed beaches in South Australia and is a popular wedding location featuring the remains of the old jetty with its golden cliff faces, crystal clear waters and soft white sands.

* Information accurate as of September 2021 and provided by;

wikipedia.org

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