Over easter 2025 The SA rep and I, president, travelled around the SE of SA around Robe and Beachport. The aim was to visit the Resorts and beach and gain some new insight to the current status, issues and developments.
We started with Sunlands. This family-owned resort started development in the 70s when Keith and Pat immigrated to Australia and mirrored the loved and visited UK resort. We arrived for morning tea and were greeted by Mandy and Jim, with a Cupa, cake and a chat. It was great to see familiar faces and meet so many new people. We were taken on a tour to see the beautifully established property that has something for everyone. On site cabins, van, camping both powered and not. There are many who have vans permanently onsite and can visit as they wish, according to the protocols. There are several who are completely off grid, in the solar section, and there is a RV dump point.
Club room, kitchen, swimming pool, and amenities make this a well set up and the bushland settings are peaceful and give you a sense of tranquility. We had some great conversations and answers many questions posed to the ANF, with much thought and genuine discussion on the issues that are facing the naturist community. We were asked to stay for the shared tea. WOW what a spread, so much food and joy in sharing of food, as a family (chosen). Sundlands is an Affiliate of the ANF and is proudly offering their facilities to all respectful naturist, bookings are essential.
The Nudist beach – We wanted to find out more information, as no one could find the gazette paper article or information as to when it was dedicated. Ther beach actually has no name, that we can find. The beach is located in Stinky Bay and is from Lurline point to the south through to the start of Stinky beach. This beach can be accessed from Sundlands campsite – this is private property. Public can access of the service road yet need to walk over the dunes to on the walking path (Wombat Walk) to have access. The beach is white and usually secluded, yet is a 4×4 drive along the coast, so be aware you may be seen.
Next day we visited St Clair Nudist Camp. It was lovely to meet John who had spent most of his adult life developing this beautiful campsite. Although very near Sundlands it is very different and has hidden treasures of its own. From a fully contained cabin to a couple of newish built bed and bathroom cabins on the hill – with great views I might add. With premiant sites available, and camping both powered and not. Reece and Kirsten, Johns family, have moved on site and will be helping John enjoy his remaining years on the property. They have done some great work already and have great plans. There is access to the nudist beach through the public walkway across the sand dune. Bookings are essential and they will accept any respectful naturalist community.
I’ve stayed at Sunland many times over the years, and as usual, was made very welcome. It was my first visit to St Clair Nudist Camp, and will be back.
I walked the the Wombat track to beach which took about 15 minutes. Much shorter than the 4WD track, we took on on another day.
Cheers from Barra.