The small coastal township of Southend was the first seaport on the Limestone Coast. In 1845 Captain Emanuel Underwood established a store and jetty at the southern end of Rivoli Bay (now Southend), to cater for the inland settlers and passing ships. The following year the town was survyed and named Greyton after the Governor of SA, Sir George Grey. In 1971 the town was officially named Southend.
Southend is now a cray fishing port, permanent residence for a growing number of people and a holiday destination. The ocean remains the focus of life here, with safe swimming beaches, good beach and rock fishing, interesting walking trails, popular four wheel driving spots and a scenic National Park nearby.
The Southend Jetty