Eyre Peninsula
South Australia
Eyre Peninsula is a triangular shaped peninsula found in the western part of South Australia, stretching from the Nullarbor Plains in the west, across to Port Augusta and the Gawler Ranges and down to Port Lincoln.
Eyre Peninsula has a myriad of activities for the tourist, from fishing to surfing, strolling along deserted beaches or watching the whales play with their young beneath the cliffs at the head of the Bight. If you enjoy eating seafood then there is an abundance of freshly caught seafood available, and if you time it right you can purchase it straight off the back of the boat as fishermen come back into the harbour. How about some Oysters, the region is renowned for Oysters and they don't come any fresher than straight out of the water. You can even swim with dolphins and sea-lions in their natural environment in the tranquil Baird Bay, or for the real brave you can dive with Great White Sharks out of Port Lincoln.
Let's not forget about the golfers either with the world's longest golf course The Nullarbor Links stretching across the Nullarbor, starting at Ceduna and ending in Kalgoorlie in the Golden Outback in Western Australia.
With over 2,000 kms of coastline to explore, Eyre Peninsula will certainly not disappoint. You will come across seaside towns and friendly farming communities, stark salt lakes of the Gawler Ranges, and of course there are vast stretches of golden grain fields and desert plains extending right up to the Outback.
Eyre Peninsula Attractions
Regions of Eyre Peninsula
Port Augusta
Situated at the head of the Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta is known as the Crossroads of Australia as the Sydney to Perth and Adelaide to Darwin railway lines intersect here, along with the Sydney to Perth and Adelaide to Darwin highways.
Whyalla
Whyalla was originally built by BHP and still is known for its steelwork manufacturing. The town is also situated on the Spencer Gulf and has taken advantages of its pristine waters and has a thriving Aquaculture industry.
Gawler Ranges
The best time to visit the Gawler Ranges is in the Spring (September to October) as the ranges come alive with a carpet of wildflowers covering the landscape.
Tumby Bay
Tumby Bay is on a large sheltered bay of white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, and its temperate climate makes it an ideal location for holidaying all year round.
Port Lincoln
With the largest fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere and famous for its Bluefin Tuna, it is little wonder Port Lincoln is known as the Seafood Capital of Australia.
Streaky Bay
Come to Streaky Bay and swim with the dolphins and sea lions at Baird Bay, try your hand at fishing or simply endulge on their wonderful seafood.
Ceduna
Ceduna is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Here you can immerse yourself in all the region has to offer, relax on the secluded beaches, watch the whales play with their young under the cliffs, go for a surf , try your skill at fishing or go for a leisurely stroll along the coastal cliffs.
Nullarbor Plains
From whale watching from the cliffs at the Head of Bight,to exploring the Limestone Caves, the Nullarbor Plains is a spectacular Outback region of Australia.
Australia's Seafood and Aquaculture Trail
Surprise yourself in a region, which offers superb wilderness coastline, world-class seafood, contrasting landscapes and unique experiences.
An extraordinary experience that is distinctive to the region is the self-drive Seafood and Aquaculture Trail. Believed to be the only one of its type in Australia, it showcases seafood and aquaculture experiences of the region.
Highlights include southern blue fin tuna, oysters, prawns, whiting, barramundi and Murray cod being farmed and processed.
Tastings of oysters, sashimi tuna and other seafood are part of the experience, with the opportunity to purchase fresh ocean catch after the tours.
There is a variety of tours available stretching from Whyalla to Ceduna along the pristine coastline of the Eyre Peninsula.