Robe - The Big Lobster
Airing Date: Apr 12th, 2008
Robe - where the catch o' the day's lobster of course!The historic port of Robe is today a holiday-makers' mecca. It is located in the region known as the Limestone Coast, in South Australia. It was discovered by French explorer Baudin in 1802.
He must have been impressed at what he saw - in one direction, clean gently sloping beaches stretching as far as the eye can see in the other, rocky cliffs and impressive natural landforms. Long Beach qualifies as one of the country's most under-rated beaches for swimming and surfing. You can drive your car onto the beach and find your own private spot along its seventeen kilometres.
The port of Robe is an old town, with streets of heritage cottages and public buildings, and loads of character. In the 1850s, lines of Chinese immigrants streamed through, on their way to the Victorian goldfields - it was cheaper to land here and walk than to disembark in Victoria and pay the poll tax of 10 pounds a head.
Being a port town means that fishing is one of the main industries in Robe. The 'Blessing of the Fleet', held at the end of September each year marks the beginning of the regions Rock Lobster season. It has become quite a tourist attraction!
Another tourist attraction is the Big Lobster in nearby Kingston - one of the many 'big' things that you can find scattered around Australia and that us Aussies are fascinated with.
Further Information:Robe, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Caledonian Inn Seafront CottagesBeachfront Cottage $210 for two nights, twin share. Includes breakfast.
Valid 1/5/08 - 31/8/08, first 200 Callers
Ph: 08 8768 2029
www.robelifestyle.com.au
Robe Visitor Information CentrePh: 08 8768 2465
www.robe.com.au
The Big LobsterPrince's Highway, Kingston SE., S.A. 5275
Telephone: 08 8767 2555
For more information see:
www.southaustralia.com and www.thelimestonecoast.com
