Ethel Wreck Beach Lookout

Ethel Wreck Beach Lookout, located in Innes National Park on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, offers photographers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The lookout provides panoramic views of the 450-meter Ethel Beach, named after the Norwegian ship Ethel, which was wrecked there in 1904. From this vantage point, photographers can capture the rusted remains of the ship's iron frame, exposed along the shoreline, set against the backdrop of towering cliffs and the expansive ocean. A steep staircase descends from the lookout to the beach, allowing for close-up shots of the shipwreck and the surrounding coastal landscape. The area is accessible via a sealed road, with a car park near the lookout. Visitors are encouraged to exercise caution due to strong rips and waves averaging one and a half meters.