| The Obelisk - walking trail, scenic |
| The Obelisk shipping marker on Cape Dombey stands 40 ft high and 100 feet above sea level. Built in 1855, the Obelisk's alternate red and white bands helped guide mariners and can be seen from 20 kms at sea. An icon not to be missed. |
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| The Old Gaol - history |
| The Old Gaol held prisoners from 1860 until 1881. After several escapes the outer walls were reinforced with steel boiler plates from the shipwrecked Admella. A crumbling ruin until 1995, the gaol's walls are now restored and great to explore. |
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| The Outlet- walking trail, fishing, kayaking, bird watching |
| The Outlet, at the end of Drain L, is one of the many man made drains that converted the South East from swamps to fertile farmland. Walk the footbridge and spot the abundant birdlife or try your hand at fishing with the tide. |
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| Lake Butler Boat Haven - fishing |
| The Lake Butler Boat Haven is home to Robe's fishing fleet and recreational craft. A natural freshwater lake originally accessed by a slipway, a channel was cut through to the sea in 1964. Visit the Fishermans Memorial that honours lives lost at sea. |
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| Factory Bay - scenic, walking trail, fishing |
| Factory Bay is the perfect place to see Doorway Rock. Further around is the Robe Lighthouse, built in 1972 to replace the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse. |
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| Beacon Hill Lookout Tower - bush walk |
| Beacon Hill Lookout Tower gives a panoramic view of Robe, including Long Beach, Lake Fellmongery and Cape Dombey. |
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| Long Beach - swimming, surfing, fishing |
| Long Beach is 10 km's long and one of the few beaches in Australia that can be driven on. Long Beach is accessible in Summer but keep on firm sand and watch the tide. A Beach Patrol Officer may be on duty. |
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| Lake Fellmongery - water skiing |
| Lake Fellmongery (aka The Ski Lake) was given its industrial sounding name in 1853 when wool salvaged from shipwrecks was washed in the freshwater Lake. |
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| Little Dip Conservation Park - 4WD tracks, fishing |
 Little Dip Conservation Park stretches from Robe to Nora Creina along the ocean beaches. Foot access is available 13 kms along Nora Creina Road. Unregistered buggies and motor cycles are not permitted. For vehicle access contact National Parks and Wildlife (Ph: 08 8768 2543). |
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