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Notable river spot · The District Council of Streaky Bay, South Australia

Olive Island

Olive Island is a river spot in The District Council of Streaky Bay, South Australia.

Olive Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Olive Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Olive Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.72122, 133.96793. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Olive Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Olive Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Olive Island?

    Nearby: Acraman Creek Conservation Park (sanctuary, 40 km), Caratoola Recreation Park (sanctuary, 42 km), Seagull Lake (lake, 44 km), Murphy's Haystacks (viewpoint, 74 km), Olive Island Conservation Park (sanctuary, 0 km), Blowholes (viewpoint, 13 km).

    Is Olive Island worth visiting?

    Olive Island is listed as a notable river spot in South Australia on Spotwander.