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Stories from Black Point, coastal living, and life at Peter's Port

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Black Point SA: Calm Out the Front, Wild Out the Back

A guest's drone photo captures Black Point perfectly: calm water out the front of the shack, a wild storm behind it. Discover why this coastal town feels so special.

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Black Point Tradition: Is It Time to Start Your Own?

For more than 30 years, every single year without fail, I have gone to Black Point with three of my best mates. Here's why you should start your own tradition.

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A Perfect Black Point Afternoon: Dinghy Crabbing with the Kids

One of the best ways to spend an afternoon at Black Point is also one of the simplest. A small dinghy, a couple of oars, a few crab nets, and no real agenda beyond enjoying where you are.

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Fishing & Crabbing at Black Point: Easy, Relaxed, and for Everyone

One of the things that makes Black Point special is how accessible fishing and crabbing are. You don't need experience, expensive gear, or a plan. You just need to turn up and have a go.

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The Point: Where Everything Changes

One of the things I've always loved most about Black Point is the point itself. It's where the bay meets the open water, and where everything changes.

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Black Point, South Australia: The Place That Makes Peter's Port What It Is

Discover the quiet coastal town that captured our hearts and inspired Peter's Port Shack 131. A place where time slows down and nature takes center stage.

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Peter's Port Shack 131: A Place to Slow Down

For our family, Peter's Port has always been more than just a shack by the sea. It's where we came to slow down, breathe out, and reconnect — with each other and with the beach right in front of us.

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