Bompa's by the Sea

Formerly Beachport’s original hotel, the attractive two storey building now occupied by Bompa’s by the Sea, is a local landmark. Built in 1876, its foreshore location provides spectacular views of the 772m town jetty and the beautiful waters and pristine beaches of Rivoli Bay. Named Baie de Quiberon by Baudin in 1802, it was later changed by Freycinet to Baie de Rivoli to honour an army associate of Napoleon Bonaparte

Bompa’s, as it is affectionately known, is a Mecca for travellers, tourists and backpackers. It has an excellent repution for good food, helpful and friendly staff, comfortable accomodation, and its location is ideal for those wishing to experience all that the Limestone Coast has to offer.

Standard and deluxe guestrooms are available, the deluxe having en-suite facilities.

An intimate bar and café seats 25, while the main restaurant, catering for 90, features an extensive and impressive wine list, and menu. Another restaurant seats 30, and provides the ideal alternative for family groups and small parties. The Limestone Coast region is acknowledged internationally, particularly for its superb wines and seafood. The Bompa’s menu and wine list reflects the local content, and every effort is made to use fresh local produce wherever possible, ensuring that dining is a truly memorable experience.

The café and restaurants at Bompa’s are open each day for lunch and dinner.

Bompa’s by the Sea is the perfect base for a Limestone Coast adventure. Beachport’s unspoilt beauty attracts travellers and holiday-makers from near and far, and during the summer months, this small lobster fishing community is transformed into a major holiday destination. Located between the fresh water of Lake George and the salt water of Rivoli Bay, Beachport offers activities such as sailing, fishing, canoeing, skin-diving, windsurfing and almost every other watersport possible.

The nearby Beachport Conservation Park is a safe refuge for almost 200 species of birds, many of which are temporary visitors, stopping off for a time during their annual migration flights.

Within easy driving distance are the coastal towns of Kingston, Robe, Southend and Carpenter Rocks, while the City of Mount Gambier and nearby Port Macdonnell are only an hour or so away. Wine buffs will not miss the world-famous wine regions of Coonawarra, Penola, Mt Benson, Wrattonbully and Naracoorte, with the World Heritage Caves at Naracorte being an added bonus.

There is so much to see and do in the beautiful and diverse Limestone Coast region. Why not make Bompa’s by the Sea your base while you tour the district? With restaurant, bar, café and accomodation, Bompa’s have it all!

For further detail, phone (08) 8735 8333, fax (08) 8735 8101, e-mail bompas@bigpond.com Or visit the website www.beachportaustralia.com

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