Port Wakefield is the gateway to the (Yorke Peninsula) of the Yorkshire Peninsula. Port Wakefield is located northwest of Adelaide. Port Wakefield is the gateway to the (Yorke Peninsula) of the Yorkshire Peninsula. Port Wakefield is the gateway to the (Yorke Peninsula) of the York Peninsula. From Adelaide, the Port Wakefield is the Yorkshire Peninsula. The. Port Wakefield was once known as the Henri Port (Port Henry),. Renamed Port Wakefield.Port Wakefield in 1849, it has a long history, beautiful scenery, a beautiful coastline suitable for swimming and walking, surrounded by several RV parks and a quiet and beautiful seaport town.