Venus Bay

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Venus Bay is a coastal locality in central South Australia, Australia situated about 410km west-northwest of Adelaide and has a population of around 140. Venus Bay is at an elevation of approximately 8m above sea level. Venus Bay is one of the westernmost localities in South Australia.

Venus Bay is a picturesque small seaside holiday town which sits on a narrow peninsula overlooking Venus Bay and its islands. It is quiet, peaceful and friendly and its tranquil sheltered waters provide an absolute Mecca for the small boat and jetty fisherman as well as water-skiing, swimming, canoeing or sailing. The town lookout offers breathtaking views of towering cliffs and booming surf rolling in from the Great Australian Bight. Keen board riders can also view surf conditions of nearby surf beaches from here.

Venus Bay was named after Schooner "Venus", a 40 ton schooner, which traded along the coast until she ran aground at Tumby Bay in 1850.