Myponga & Second Valley

A family dairy farm gate near Myponga with a refillable glass-bottle milk-on-tap system, plus cream, yoghurt and local Fleurieu produce.

A licensed beachside cafe overlooking the Second Valley jetty and beach, the only food and drink stop in the tiny coastal village.

A quiet, secluded beach below Myponga Reservoir reached via a steep dirt road - one of the truly off-the-beaten-track beaches on the Fleurieu west coast.

A classic country bakery and general store on the main road through Myponga - long-running local institution with the standard country bakery range.

A converted art-deco former butter factory in the centre of Myponga, now home to the Valley of Yore cafe, the post office, gallery spaces, market stalls and the local arts scene.

A tiny 8-hectare reserve at the southern end of Myponga Reservoir - South Australia's first privately donated nature reserve, gifted in 1956.

Leafy seadragon dive tours, gear rental, 230 bar air fills and lodge accommodation specifically for divers, based at Second Valley.

A pet-friendly beachside caravan park at Second Valley with cabins and powered sites, walking distance to the jetty and beach.

The iconic curved timber jetty at Second Valley - one of the most photographed coastal structures in South Australia, a fishing and snorkelling launch point.

A sheltered bay with rocky outcrops, caves and a 300m offshore reef - one of the better snorkel sites on the Fleurieu, with leafy seadragons, stingrays, fur seals and reef fish.

A three-bedroom self-contained holiday house minutes' walk from Second Valley beach and jetty - sleeps 8, family-friendly.

A character timber log cabin 6 minutes from Second Valley Beach with indoor and outdoor fireplaces - a distinctive stay in one of the Fleurieu's prettiest coves.

A stylish cafe, roastery and concept store inside the Myponga Market building, serving locally roasted coffee and seasonal food in an art deco former butter factory.

Walking, kayaking and fishing at a SA Water reservoir

A 250-hectare SA Water reservoir opened to the public for walking, kayaking, fishing and picnics, with a spectacular lookout over the dam wall and spillway.

Microbrewery in an old Myponga dairy factory

An award-winning microbrewery housed in a converted dairy factory in Myponga, famous for its beers named after the owners' Samoyed dogs.

Fine dining in a restored 1854 flour mill

Destination restaurant set inside a beautifully restored 1854 flour mill at Second Valley, serving modern Australian tasting menus.

Sculptural cliffs, a jetty & crystal water

A tiny sandstone cove flanked by dramatically folded cliffs and a heritage jetty, and one of the most photographed coastlines in South Australia.