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EYRE PENINSULA
Unspoilt nature at its rugged best is to be found along the coasts and beaches of the Eyre Peninsula. This is the place to be if your holiday dream is all about walking in the sand, throwing in a line or pitting yourself against the wild strength and majesty of the Nullarbor.
WHALES, SEA LIONS AND DOLPHINS
The Peninsula is edged by 2000kms of rugged coastline and deep blue water that attracts surfers, sailors and divers from around the world. Stand with your feet in the water and look back over wheatfield and bushland stretching to the horizon. Or turn your back on the land and join the whale-watchers at the Head of Bight, Bunda Cliffs (June to October) and swim with the sea-lions and dolphins at Baird Bay.
Grains such as wheat have been the economic base of the region since settlement, but now they are being joined by a new industry, aquaculture. It’s set to match the stellar performance of South Australian wine in just a few short years. You can get a glimpse of how it’s done at various locations around Eyre Peninsula, or sample the results at most of the local restaurants.
Perhaps best known as a thriving fishing town, Port Lincoln is also now a major education hub for aquaculture and is fast adding gourmet cuisine to its list of attractions. The sheltered waters here offer a perfect climate for holidays all year round.
Eat your fill of local oysters from Denial Bay, Smoky Bay, Streaky Bay, Cowell and Coffin Bay. Party at the huge Ceduna OysterFest on the October long weekend or Port Lincoln’s Tunarama Festival in January.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
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Tunarama Festival, Port Lincoln – January
• Quin’s Blue Water Classic Adelaide/Port Lincoln
Yacht Race and Regatta – March
• Kalamazoo Classic, Cummins – April
• Snapper Fishing Championship, Whyalla – April
• Oysterfest, Ceduna – October
• Beyond and Back Outback Challenge, Kimba – October
EYRE PENINSULA SELF-DRIVE TOUR
The
Eyre Peninsula offers one of the country’s great detours for trans-continental
travellers. By adding just 280kms to the most direct route, the east-west
traveller can enjoy this magnificent peninsula.
The wild west coast – Ceduna to Port Lincoln.
DAY 1
Ceduna is the home of the King George Whiting. From here, visit the oyster growing at Denial Bay, The McKenzie Ruins or Laura Bay Conservation Park. Your destination is Streaky Bay, one of South Australia’s prettiest seaside towns with great fishing.
DAY 2
There are many things to do at Streaky Bay, including seeing the seals at Point Labatt, exploring the unusual granite outcrops called Murphy’s Haystacks and visiting historic Eyre’s Waterhole. Make sure you enjoy a feed of oysters and if you enjoy fishing, spend another night. Make Coffin Bay your destination for an overnight stay.
DAY 3
Coffin Bay is an unspoilt network of idyllic bays and beaches, and a mecca for fishing and sailing. Again there is serious oyster farming near Coffin Bay. The Old Mt Dutton Woolshed is a must for a glimpse into the region’s history. After a day exploring around Coffin Bay, head for Port Lincoln, Australia’s blue water playground and centre of a huge tuna, prawn, lobster and abalone industry.