Meet the site
Port Rickaby is a small holiday and fishing settlement on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula, about halfway between Port Victoria and Point Turton, and its old jetty once served ketches loading grain from the surrounding farms. It is not documented in the dive-shop or SDFSA site lists and is included here because the regional brief names it. The jetty stands over shallow sand and seagrass, with typical depths of 2-5 m. The piles support sponges, ascidians and algae, and the seagrass meadows of this coast are rich nursery grounds, so snorkellers and divers can expect juvenile King George whiting, garfish, tommy ruff, blue swimmer crabs and stingarees, with nudibranchs, small crabs and occasional seahorses and pipefish on the piles. Southern calamari visit the jetty at dusk. Like Port Victoria to the north, the jetty should have its best visibility on easterly days, when the wind is offshore. Westerlies bring chop and silt. Port Rickaby's appeal lies in its quiet setting and easy access for anyone staying in the caravan park. Divers seeking a quality jetty experience on this coast should head to Port Victoria or Point Turton. Data confidence is low; treat the details as indicative.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Port Rickaby Jetty is recorded as Jetty/Pier in Yorke Peninsula. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Port Rickaby Jetty suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Port Rickaby Jetty through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Juvenile King George whiting, garfish, tommy ruff, blue swimmer crabs, stingarees, southern calamari, nudibranchs, small crabs, pipefish, seahorses (occasional)
Location
Old jetty at the small holiday settlement of Port Rickaby on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula, south of Port Victoria, over shallow seagrass and sand.
Facilities nearby
Caravan park with toilets, small boat ramp; shops at Minlaton.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
visityorkepeninsula.com.authediveshack.com.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.