On the main A1 Highway from Adelaide to Port Augusta, Port Wakefield is the ideal stopover town for road-tripping campers, located just before the road forks off to the Yorke Peninsula. Historically a copper port that transported goods along the River Wakefield to the St Vincent Gulf, you can still launch your boat from the boat ramp and fish for blue swimming crabs and whiting. To cool off, head to the Tidal Swimming Pool to swim, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. When it’s time for Port Wakefield camping, check into a seafront caravan park, which has spacious powered sites and cabin rentals, along with a camp kitchen and dump point. Other camping options include Hipcamps and private campsites, many with single sites, full hookups, and picnic tables. Looking for a challenge? You can also hike all the way to Port Clinton and beyond as part of the 500-kilometre Walk the Yorke trail, which starts from Port Wakefield and follows the entire coastline of the Yorke Peninsula.