Second Valley, South Australia
| Second Valley South Australia | |
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 The jetty | |
  Second Valley | |
| Coordinates | 35°33′S 138°14′E / 35.550°S 138.233°ECoordinates: 35°33′S 138°14′E / 35.550°S 138.233°E |
| Population | 171 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 5204 |
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | ACDT (UTC+10:30) |
| LGA(s) | District Council of Yankalilla |
| State electorate(s) | Finniss |
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo |
Second Valley is a coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. At the 2006 census, Second Valley had a population of 171.[1]
The name is derived from being the next valley north of Rapid Bay, the initial camp on South Australian mainland of Colonel William Light. It is a popular scuba diving destination.
Despite its small size, Second Valley has been rated as one of Australia's top ten beaches, with the variety of activities and opportunities to explore cited as contributing factors.[2]
Gallery
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The rugged coastline north of Second Valley.
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The rugged coastline south of Second Valley jetty looking towards Rapid Bay.
See also
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Second Valley (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ↑ Allan, Roxanne (9 November 2012). "Line in sand drawn over South Australia's best beach". Advertiser.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
External links
- "Second Valley - Divemaster course mapping project" (PDF). Adelaide Scuba (PDF). October 2011.
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