Life's Better Beachside - Normanville

29/12/2025

🚧 Traffic & Road Closure Information 🚧

Planning to attend the Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant? Make sure you’re up to date with all the traffic changes and road closures for the event.

Between 7:00pm and 8:30pm
- Katherine Drive, Normanville
- Norman Avenue, between Katherine Drive and Edwards Avenue
- Edwards Avenue, between Norman Avenue and Andrew Avenue
- Andrew Avenue, between Edwards Avenue and Main Street
- Main Street, between Andrew Avenue and Jetty Road

Between 6:30pm and 11:00pm
- Jetty Road, between Main Street and the Foreshore Carpark

Restricted Access
- Boat Ramp, Normanville Beach – closed to all vehicles from 6:30am
- Jetty Road – no roadside parking from 6:30am
- Normanville Foreshore Car Park - Closed from 6:30am to the public
- Basin parking until 2:00pm - All cars are to be removed from the area by 2.00pm ( no exceptions)

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone!

Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Yankalilla

29/12/2025

Did someone say sunset cocktails? 🌅🍸

We’re open for lunch & dinner ’til late tonight. Don’t miss golden hour at FG, with sunset cocktails and a beautiful, balmy night on the lawns ☀️

27/12/2025

27/12/2025

Second Valley never disappoints! 😍

Even better when you're staying just minutes away at Second Valley Cottages 🏖 the perfect base for these perfect beach days!
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27/12/2025

What if you could be part of creating positive change?

Consider volunteering with us and discover the various ways you can contribute, whether it's through beach patrols, bartending, BBQ duties, supporting our Nipper program, or taking part in special events like our Carri to Club.
Email Aaron and he can point you in the right direction [email protected]

27/12/2025

EXTENDED HOURS TILL XMAS!

18th Thurs 11am-9pm (kitchen 8pm)
19th Friday 11am-9pm (kitchen 8pm)
20th Sat 11am-9pm (kitchen 8pm)
21st Sunday 11am-9pm (kitchen 8pm)
22nd Monday - CLOSED
23rd Tues 11am-9pm (kitchen 8pm)
24th Wed 11am-4pm (kitchen 2pm)
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

To check for other extended hours this season, go to our website forktree.com.au

To make a booking, feel free to text or call 0423697566 within opening hours or you can email us at: [email protected] at anytime.

27/12/2025

27/12/2025

Some places import flavour, but on the we just step outside. 🍒

Cherry season on the Fleurieu hits a little differently — especially when it ends up swirled into a scoop of cherry ice cream. is a hot commodity at the moment and for good reason. This is the magic of living (and eating) here: you head to a restaurant and the vegetables on your plate were likely pulled from the ground that morning, the fruit picked nearby, the produce shaped by the same landscape you’re sitting in.

We’re incredibly lucky to live in a region where fresh isn’t a buzzword — it’s just how things are. From orchard to cone, paddock to plate, the Fleurieu keeps it local… and delicious.

27/12/2025

Celebrate New Years with us. Powered site on lower level available 29th Dec - 3rd Jan.

Be quick! Call 08 8825 2406

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year from Life's Better Beachside

18/12/2025