Established 1999 Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30) Postal code 5204 | Postcode(s) 5204 Founded 1999 Federal division Division of Mayo | |
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Population 497 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Wirrina Cove”) (2011 census) Location 70 km (43 mi) south west of Adelaide city centre LGA(s) District Council of Yankalilla | ||
Wirrina Cove is a locality on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. It is located between the coastal towns of Second Valley and Normanville on Yankalilla Bay. Features include a 270 berth marina named Marina St. Vincent, holiday accommodation and a golf course. The marina was initially approved for development in 1988. It was intended to support regional tourism opportunities, including sunset cruises and day trips across Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island.
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Map of Wirrina Cove SA 5204, Australia
Marina
The Wirrina Cove marina received planning approval from the Government of South Australia in 1988. Construction was expected to start in 1989 and take 10 months to complete. At the time of its construction, it was described as a $45 million project. After its completion, the marina was renamed Marina St. Vincent.