What is the water and sand quality of the Glass Beach?

The coastline of Glass Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Glass Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Glass Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Glass Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Glass Beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Glass Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Glass Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Glass Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glass Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glass Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Imperial spice is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Glass Beach from parking?

The Glass Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Glass Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Glass Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fishing Spot located in 0.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Glass Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Glass Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Glass Beach (District Council of Robe) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Glass Beach (District Council of Robe) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Glass Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Glass Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Glass Beach with straight shore

Photo of Glass Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Glass Beach

Robe, Australia

6.9

#92 out of 102 in South Australia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Robe • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

1km

Playground Robe Street playground

1.8km

Hiking Area Robe Coastal Walk

190m

Park Arthur Fennell Way Board Walk

330m

Park Doorway Rock

370m

Park West Beach

450m

Park Lipson Park

570m

Park Fishermen's Memorial

610m

Park Seafarers' Memorial

710m

Park Soldiers Memorial

1km

Park Lannam Park

1.8km

Restaurant Imperial spice

10 - Exceptional 630m

Restaurant Dragon Village Robe

9.2 - Excellent 970m

Chinese Restaurant Robe Chinese Restaurant

6.8 - Good 990m

Restaurant Sails at Robe

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Caledonian Inn

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Pizza Restaurant Olive's Robe

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Coffee Shop Drift @ Robe

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Coffee Shop Governor robe espresso bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Union Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bakery Robe Bakery 1884

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Robe Ice Cream

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Foodland

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Fishing Spot

540m

Tourist Attraction Robe Obelisk

720m

Tourist Attraction Obelisk Lookout

790m

Tourist Attraction ROBE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Welcome to Robe photo point

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Back Beach

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Historic C.S.I.R.O. Reseach Station

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Photo Point lookout

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Highland Cows

8.2km

Historical Landmark Robe Lighthouse

320m

Historical Landmark Robe Gaol Ruins

570m

Historical Landmark Old Police Stables

680m

Historical Landmark Ormerod Cottages

730m

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About

Glass Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 8th place out of 9 beaches in the Robe region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

11.7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

4.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Robe • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

1km

Playground Robe Street playground

1.8km

Hiking Area Robe Coastal Walk

190m

Park Arthur Fennell Way Board Walk

330m

Park Doorway Rock

370m

Park West Beach

450m

Park Lipson Park

570m

Park Fishermen's Memorial

610m

Park Seafarers' Memorial

710m

Park Soldiers Memorial

1km

Park Lannam Park

1.8km

Restaurant Imperial spice

10 - Exceptional 630m

Restaurant Dragon Village Robe

9.2 - Excellent 970m

Chinese Restaurant Robe Chinese Restaurant

6.8 - Good 990m

Restaurant Sails at Robe

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Caledonian Inn

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Pizza Restaurant Olive's Robe

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Coffee Shop Drift @ Robe

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Coffee Shop Governor robe espresso bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Union Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bakery Robe Bakery 1884

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Robe Ice Cream

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Foodland

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Fishing Spot

540m

Tourist Attraction Robe Obelisk

720m

Tourist Attraction Obelisk Lookout

790m

Tourist Attraction ROBE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Welcome to Robe photo point

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Back Beach

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Historic C.S.I.R.O. Reseach Station

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Photo Point lookout

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Highland Cows

8.2km

Historical Landmark Robe Lighthouse

320m

Historical Landmark Robe Gaol Ruins

570m

Historical Landmark Old Police Stables

680m

Historical Landmark Ormerod Cottages

730m

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Glass Beach

Robe, Australia

Playground Playground

Playground Robe Street playground

Hiking Area Robe Coastal Walk

Park Arthur Fennell Way Board Walk

Park Doorway Rock

Park West Beach

Park Lipson Park

Park Fishermen's Memorial

Park Seafarers' Memorial

Park Soldiers Memorial

Park Lannam Park

Restaurant Imperial spice

Restaurant Dragon Village Robe

Chinese Restaurant Robe Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant Sails at Robe

Bar Caledonian Inn

Pizza Restaurant Olive's Robe

Coffee Shop Drift @ Robe

Coffee Shop Governor robe espresso bar

Cafe Union Cafe

Bakery Robe Bakery 1884

Ice Cream Shop Robe Ice Cream

Supermarket Foodland

Tourist Attraction Fishing Spot

Tourist Attraction Robe Obelisk

Tourist Attraction Obelisk Lookout

Tourist Attraction ROBE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Tourist Attraction Welcome to Robe photo point

Tourist Attraction Back Beach

Tourist Attraction Historic C.S.I.R.O. Reseach Station

Tourist Attraction Photo Point lookout

Tourist Attraction Highland Cows

Historical Landmark Robe Lighthouse

Historical Landmark Robe Gaol Ruins

Historical Landmark Old Police Stables

Historical Landmark Ormerod Cottages

About

Weather

Robe, South Australia, Robe

Playground Playground

Playground Robe Street playground

Hiking Area Robe Coastal Walk

Park Arthur Fennell Way Board Walk

Park Doorway Rock

Park West Beach

Park Lipson Park

Park Fishermen's Memorial

Park Seafarers' Memorial

Park Soldiers Memorial

Park Lannam Park

Restaurant Imperial spice

Restaurant Dragon Village Robe

Chinese Restaurant Robe Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant Sails at Robe

Bar Caledonian Inn

Pizza Restaurant Olive's Robe

Coffee Shop Drift @ Robe

Coffee Shop Governor robe espresso bar

Cafe Union Cafe

Bakery Robe Bakery 1884

Ice Cream Shop Robe Ice Cream

Supermarket Foodland

Tourist Attraction Fishing Spot

Tourist Attraction Robe Obelisk

Tourist Attraction Obelisk Lookout

Tourist Attraction ROBE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Tourist Attraction Welcome to Robe photo point

Tourist Attraction Back Beach

Tourist Attraction Historic C.S.I.R.O. Reseach Station

Tourist Attraction Photo Point lookout

Tourist Attraction Highland Cows

Historical Landmark Robe Lighthouse

Historical Landmark Robe Gaol Ruins

Historical Landmark Old Police Stables

Historical Landmark Ormerod Cottages

Area

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