Rosetta Head

Rosetta Head, known as Kongkengguwar by the Ramindjeri people but more commonly known as The Bluff, is a headland located on the south coast of in Encounter Bay, , within the local government area of the .
  • Type: Headland with an elevation of 83 metres
  • Description: headland in South Australia
  • Also known as: Kongkengguwar” and “The Bluff
  • Historically known as: Rosetta Head

Places of Interest

Highlights include Wright Island and Granite Island.

Island
is a 1 hectare island in , . It is located between the popular tourist destination and the prominent rocky headland known as The Bluff.

Island
, also known by the Ramindjeri people as Nulcoowarra, is a small island next to , , about 80 km south of South Australia's capital city, . is situated 4 km northeast of Rosetta Head.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Victor Harbor and Port Elliot.

is a large coastal town of 15,000 people, 80 km south of in . It is a very popular tourist destination, with the area's population greatly expanded during the summer holidays, usually by Adelaide locals looking to escape the summer heat.

Suburb
Victor Harbor is a large coastal town of 15,000 people, 80 km south of in . It is a very popular tourist destination, with the area's population greatly expanded during the summer holidays, usually by Adelaide locals looking to escape the summer heat. is situated 10 km northeast of Rosetta Head.

Rosetta Head

Latitude
-35.59163° or 35° 35′ 30″ south
Longitude
138.60427° or 138° 36′ 15″ east
Elevation
83 metres (272 feet)
Open location code
4QPWCJ53+8P
Geo­Names ID
2062218
Wiki­data ID
Q18166517
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Rosetta Head” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Rosetta Head
  • Japanese: ロゼッタ岬
  • Swedish: Rosetta Head

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Encounter Bay and Yilki.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Bluff and Petrel Cove.

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