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| Robe Town Motor Inn - 14 Main St Robe SA 5276 | ||||
| Robe is best know for its fishing, both commercially and as a recreational fishing destination. Boat Harbour in the centre of Robe is home to both a large commercial and recreational fleet and the place be if you are interested in fishing, sailing, diving or just generally mucking around beside the sea. There are a number of good fishing spots arond Robe, either from the beach or from the jetty and there are a number of commercial operators who can take you out into the bay. Robetown Motor Inn can advise you on the best options |  |
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There are many safe swimming beaches close to Robetown
Motor Inn including Town beach and Long beach. For surfing, the
ocean beaches adjoining Little Dip Conservation Park offer the best
conditions and for those interested in snorkelling and diving, Robe
has many reefs and beaches for you to explore
Robe has a great bay for sailing and windsurfing, Karratta beach being the most popular spot for windsurfers and sailors Robetown Motor Inn is close to all of these beaches and can advise you on the best places to go to. |
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| During the 1860s as many as ten licensed hotels operated in the Robe area. The Caledonian Hotel , was built by Peter McQueen in 1858. Its most famous patron was was Australian poet, policeman, steeplechaser and Member of Parliament, Adam Lindsay Gordon. During one of his stays at the hotel he met and fell in love with ( and married )the licensee's daughter, Maggie Park. The Caledonian Hotel is still in business today and while you may not fall in love with the publican's daughter you will definately love the food and service. |
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