Port Hughes, South Australia facts for kids
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 Port Hughes
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1863 (town) 1999 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 5558 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Copper Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Yorke and Mid North | ||||||||||||||
| County | Daly | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narungga | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
Port Hughes is a lovely town in South Australia. It is located on the northern part of the Yorke Peninsula. This spot is about 135 kilometers (that's about 84 miles) north-west of Adelaide, the state's capital city. Many people think of Port Hughes as part of the nearby town of Moonta. In 2016, about 571 people lived in Port Hughes.
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What's Port Hughes Like?
Port Hughes is a super popular spot for tourists and families! It has lots of fun things to do. You can play golf on a special course designed by famous golfer Greg Norman. The beach is also a big draw. It is known for being safe for swimming, which is great for families on vacation.
Fishing and Boating
Many people love to go fishing in Port Hughes. You can fish from the long jetty or from boats in Spencer Gulf. There is a handy boat ramp to launch your boat easily. You can even charter (rent) a boat to go fishing.
Where to Stay
If you visit, you can find places to stay at the caravan park. It has cabins and villas ready for guests. Port Hughes also has a general store where you can buy things and a tavern for food and drinks.
The Famous Jetty
The current Port Hughes jetty was built in 1914. It is a very popular place for fishing. Before this one, an older jetty was there, but it broke down by 1908. The spot was chosen for a jetty because it could reach deeper water than the jetty in nearby Moonta.
Diving Under the Jetty
Today, the jetty is known as one of the best scuba diving spots in South Australia. Divers love it because of the amazing soft corals that grow there. The jetty goes out into water that is about 6 to 7 meters (20 to 23 feet) deep. It is about 250 meters (820 feet) long. Because the water is not too deep and conditions are usually calm, it is great for beginner divers. Underwater photographers, snorkelers, and free-divers also enjoy exploring under the jetty.
Jetty Repairs
In August 2020, a storm damaged the jetty. It had to be closed for repairs. Luckily, it was fixed and reopened in December of that same year.
A Look Back in Time
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The town of Port Hughes was officially planned in April 1863. It was named after a very important person, Sir Walter Watson Hughes. Over the years, the town's boundaries were made bigger. This happened in April 1960 and again in October 1985. In January 1999, the area we now call Port Hughes became an official "locality." It even grew bigger in July 2008 when some land from Moonta Bay was added to it.
New Homes and Golf
Recently, many land developers have been interested in Port Hughes. This means new houses have been built, and more people have moved to the area. Some of the new housing areas are called Patrick's Cove and Patrick's View. In 2007, a big new development called "The Dunes Port Hughes" was announced. This project included building Australia's first golf course designed by Greg Norman. It also planned for a hotel and a convention center, along with many new homes.
How Port Hughes is Governed
Port Hughes is part of different government areas. For federal elections (which choose national leaders), it is in the Division of Grey. For state elections (which choose leaders for South Australia), it is in the electoral district of Narungga. And for local government (which handles things like roads and parks in the town), it is part of the Copper Coast Council.
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