Ceduna information
Located 773km north west of Adelaide on the Great Australian Bight, Ceduna is the gateway to the Nullarbour Plain.
Previously established as a loading port for the local produce, Ceduna’s industries today are fishing, oyster farming and grain growing.
Attractions and activities include swimming, surfing and boating, wind surfing, water skiing and sailing, fishing, golfing and tennis. Explore laura Bay conservation Park, Ceduna Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Centre and 4WD in Yumbarra Conservation Park.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cottages and motels.
Coffin Bay information
Located 739km west of Adelaide on the southwestern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Coffin Bay is a beautiful family holiday retreat.
Previously established for its oysters, Coffin Bay today still has a large oyster industry.
Attractions and activities include swimming, sailing and water skiing, boating, fishing, diving and wind surfing, bush walking, golf and tennis. Explore the Oyster Walk, Gallipoli Beach and Farm Beach, Coffin Bay National Park, Boarding House Bay Hike and Sudden Jerk Lookout.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, camping and cabins, motels, apartments, holiday units and holiday houses.
Cowell information
Located 487km north west of Adelaide on Franklin Harbour, Cowell has Australia’s only Jade industry.
Previously established as a harbour for hinterland wheat and sheep farmers, Cowell is today a popular place for fishing holidays.
Attractions and activities include swimming, sailing and water skiing, boating, swimming and fishing, horse riding, golf and tennis. Explore aqua culture tours, wind farms, steam tractor museum and nearby Arno Bay.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, B&Bs, caravan parks, holiday units and cabins.
Elliston information
Located 639km west of Adelaide on the west coast of the Eyre Peninsula, Elliston is a coastal resort town.
Attractions and activities include swimming, surfing and snorkelling, boating, dolphin watching and whale watching, fishing, tennis and golf. Explore Talia Bay, Anxious Bay and ancient fossils at Wellington Point.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and motels.
Port Lincoln information
Located 676km west of Adelaide on the southeastern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln is an excellent destination for an aquatic holiday.
Previously established by sealers and whalers, Port Lincoln today is an important port for the grain and tuna industries.
Attractions and activities include sailing, surfing and water skiing, swimming, fishing and boating. Explore the Marina, Seahorse Farm and Boston Bay wines, Parnkalla Walking Trail, Shell Museum and Maritime Museum, Lincoln National Park, Winters Hill Lookout and cruises to Boston Island, Glen Forest Animal Park, Roseview Park and Gardens and the Old Mill Lookout, Mikkara Station and Koala Park, Investigator Walking Trail and sea-lions at Point Labbat.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, hotels and apartments, B&Bs, caravan parks and cabins.
Streaky Bay information
Located 713km north west of Adelaide, Streaky Bay is a sheltered bay popular with tourists. Streaky Bay is named for the bands of colour in the water due to the oils given off by the seaweed.
Previously established by whalers, pastoralists and oyster farmers, Streaky Bay today has a thriving fishing industry.
Attractions and activities include surfing, swimming and boating, fishing, sailing and diving, golf and tennis. Experience horse racing on Perlubie Beach, large white sand dunes at Scearle Bay and colourful cliffs at Cape Bauer, Abalone Farm Tours, Murphey’s Haystacks, Point Labbat National Park and Smooth Pool.
Accommodation options for visitors include tourist parks, cabins, motels and B&Bs.
Tumby Bay information
Located 646km north west of Adelaide on the east coast of Eyre Peninsula, Tumby Bay is a sheltered bay popular with tourists.
Previously established as a grain loading port, Tumby Bay services the wheat and farming area and fishing industry.
Attractions and activities include sailing, swimming and water skiing, boating, fishing and tennis, diving walking and cruises to Sir Joseph banks Islands.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, hotels and apartments, holiday units, caravan parks and cabins.
Whyalla information
Located 380km north west of Adelaide, Whyalla is the gateway to the Eyre Peninsula.Previously established for its iron ore, Whyalla today is a steel city.
Attractions and activities include sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling, swimming, fishing and boating, golf and tennis. Explore the Maritime Museum, Point Lowly Lighthouse and Freycinet Trail, Steel Works Tour, Fishing Charters and Giant Cuttlefish spawning between May and August.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and motels.
Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Port Lincoln (1300 788 378) for more information on the Eyre Peninsula Coast, SA. |
