Younghusband Peninsula

Younghusband Peninsula is a long, narrow strip of land along South Australia's southern coast that separates the Coorong lagoon from the Southern Ocean. This sandy formation stretches roughly 110 kilometers and varies greatly in width, from less than half a kilometer to up to 3 kilometers at its widest points.

The peninsula was named after William Younghusband, a politician during South Australia's colonial period. This naming reflects the European settlement history of the region in the 1800s.

Local Aboriginal communities have maintained connections to this land, incorporating the peninsula's natural resources into their traditional practices for generations.

Access to the peninsula comes through Coorong National Park, where permits are needed for vehicle use and camping. The sandy terrain means you can visit year-round, but good preparation and suitable equipment are important.

The peninsula forms part of a continuous dune system stretching more than 110 kilometers from Goolwa to Kingston SE. This connected coastal formation is one of the longest unbroken dune chains in Australia.

Location: South Australia

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

GPS coordinates: -36.00000,139.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:42