Rocky Point, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rocky Point, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | Rocky Point |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8539 |
| Longitude | 139.44263 |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Postcode | 5238 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 77 km east |
Rocky Point is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km². It lies approximately 77 km east of Adelaide. Rocky Point is located at 34.8539°S, 139.4426°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rocky Point lies at the edge of the world, where the land surrenders to the vast, indifferent ocean. It lies 58.4 km east-north-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 8.3 km east of Mannum. The terrain here is a study in rugged contrasts: ochre-coloured cliffs, weathered by millennia of wind and spray, plunge dramatically towards the restless sea, their faces etched with the stories of countless storms. Below, a scattering of hardy coastal scrub clings to the slopes, its resilience a testament to the harsh, salt-laden air. In sheltered coves, pockets of fine, pale sand offer a fleeting softness, a brief respite from the prevailing austerity. The air itself carries a perpetual tang of brine and a subtle, earthy perfume from the native vegetation, a scent that clings to everything, a constant reminder of the wild forces at play.
The history of Rocky Point is as raw and untamed as its landscape, shaped by the early European settlers who sought to tame its challenging shores for meagre livelihoods. For generations, the primary economy revolved around the bounty of the ocean, with small fishing fleets braving the often-treacherous waters to bring in their catch, their weathered boats a familiar sight against the horizon. More recently, the unique character of Rocky Point has begun to draw a different kind of visitor, drawn to its dramatic beauty and the quiet isolation it offers. While no grand institutions or famous figures call Rocky Point home, its enduring appeal lies in its unvarnished authenticity, a place where the natural world still holds sway and the rhythm of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rocky Point, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rocky Point, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rocky Point includes the postcode (5238), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rocky Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |