Nora Creina is a private settlement. A kind of cultural experiment if you will, where the…read morelandholder has offered long term leases to parts of his property for people to build beach houses. It does have a 1950's shanty shack by the shore feeling, but that is its charm. Guests are welcome, but you do need to be respectful of the fact that you are visiting private land. It is reached by a 15 minute drive from Robe, and is well signposted, and be aware that part of the way is along a dirt track. You know when you have arrived when you reach an unlocked gate through which you must pass. Driving through is to step back into the yesteryear of a kinder gentler community. When you pass the community information board, to the right, a short 4WD track leads to the beach. You are allowed to drive along and park on the beach, which is very handy for lugging a day's worth of gear to your resting spot. When you reach the beach you are greeted by a stretch of which sand lapped by breathtakingly blue water punctuated by rocky outcrop islands that look like Dr Evil could set up house in. It could only be more perfect if there was a little less seaweed. There are many private nooks along the beach, and it is a great place for families to picnic and for friends to go and fish. There are no shops, so make sure you arrive well provisioned. A visit to Nora Creina is to be seduced with a valium like calm, a sense of having escaped the world into a private moment back in time when life was simpler. And that my friends is why many people make sure they visit each time they visit Robe.

One of the most beautiful, tranquil places I've ever been to. Outstanding scenery. Glorious ocean…read more Drive right onto the beach. Thinking back on this secluded, tranquil beautiful place that has burned a place in my brain so I'll never forget it, another thought came to mind...I could quite easily have gently pushed my then husband into the peaceful waters and waved as he slowly sank to the bottom. Good fish food, no onlookers!!! And such a lovely memory I would have had. Such wonderful weather too on the day we visited if I recall rightly. Oh well, hindsight is often the source of pleasant day dreams. Peace out people. Be kind to each other.

A hidden gem of Robe at Karatta beach, you head to the carpark at the western side of the marina…read moreand go down a short track to the beachfront. Nestled back against the cliff face is the clubroom. I have been here on many occasions for functions, and each time you are treated to magnificent views of Guichen Bay and Long Beach in the distance, which can be enjoyed from the private beachfront, the balcony, or from within through the huge glass facade. The secluded location makes you feel like you are the only ones savouring the view, and this also makes it perfect for hosting loud events such as birthday parties, engagements and the like. Hire of the clubrooms is at a reasonable rate, and the facilities include loos, a spacious indoor dining area, a kitchen and a balcony from which to admire that fantastic view... it is all about the view.

This walk has the beginnings of something wonderful for Robe. You can enter it via either end of…read morethe Marina (aka Lake Butler), and you walk along the edge of the water along a trail and a raised boardwalk to the other side. Along the way you will see some great views of Robe from angles that you wouldn't normally see. There are interesting critters scurrying around below in the water and at the Karatta Road end (the western one) it was fun to look under the rocks for crabs. The problem is that it is too short. What would be wonderful is if it was linked to an organised trail from the beginning of Robe around all the various lakes through town and out the other side along all the fantastic little beaches and nooks along the shoreline. My understanding is that this is just the beginning, so watch this space :)