Sultana Point
A swimming beach is located along the coast to the south of the town. follow the road past the fishermans jetty and along the coast. when you come to a 't' junction, turn right and follow the road to the end. white sandy beaches and cool southern ocean water will greet you. if you follow the beach it will take you to wattle point and the seaward side of the nearby windfarm.
Shipwrecks
The investigator strait shipwreck trail, between yorke peninsula and kangaroo island, begins at edithburgh and highlights 10 of the 26 shipwrecks dating from 1849 to 1982. the yorke peninsula historic shipwrecks brochure (http://www.southaustralia...) provides information about each wreck and it's location. divers can purchase an waterproof guide if they wish to explore the shipwrecks.
Swimming Pool
Edithburgh has a swimming pool set into the low beach cliff line toward the northern end of the town. change rooms and public toilets are available at the site. the pool is formed up as a sea-water pool and is effected by tide and weather conditions. the water of the seaward edge of the pool is also a nice place to swim or go snorkelling.
Fishing
Edithburgh is very popular for recreational fishing and has a well developed boat ramp facility toward the southern end of the township.
Troubridge Island Lighthouse and Conservation park
After the ship 'Marion' was wrecked on what is now known as Marion Reef, the Government investigated, building a lighthouse on Troubridge Island. It was the second lighthouse to be built in South Australia but became redundant for shipping and navigation when its light was extinguished in 2002. It was the first Australian lighthouse to be built of cast iron and was constructed in 1855. The islands 'keepers' cottage is available for short term holiday accommodation.
Southern scenic drive
Take a drive along the nearby coast to the south toward troubridge point (http://www.southaustralia...). there is a significant coastal lighthouse sited there and pretty local beaches and coves line the road.