The Eyre Peninsula

Most grey nomads doing the 'Big One' visit the Eyre Peninsula before heading west across the Nullarbor or on their way east having crossed the Nullarbor. The area is surprisingly remote with its most sizeable town, Port Lincoln, being a good 300 kilometres south east of Port Augusta. To the west, Perth is a very, very long way away.

There are some nice free camping spots going down the east side of the peninsula with Lipson Cove being among the best. The beach is superb and the views from the hills simply awesome. The fishing isn't bad either.

Tumby Bay is an extremely pleasant, well-kept seaside town with pubs and fish-and-chip shops and caravan parks. It's a wonderful place to chill out for a few days but - be warned - it can get windy.

Port Lincoln, with its population of 11,000, is situated on magnificent Boston Bay and is home to a massive tuna fleet and tuna farming industry. It's an attractive and friendly city. Just down the road is the beautiful Lincoln National Park which is suitable for caravans, although there are 4WD only sections. Stunning white beaches, abundant birdlife and excellent fishing only tell part of the story. There are a number of camping spots situated throughout the park, offering excellent access to the water. Coffin Bay a little further west is equally beautiful but is mainly 4WD.

The western coast of the peninsula is characterised by sheer cliffs, wild seas, beautiful beaches and colonies of sea lions. If you are visiting between June and October, head up to the Head of Bight near Ceduna to see the magnificent Southern Right Wales on their migration to warmer waters.

The Eyre Peninsula is a great place to relax. You won't want to hurry away, either.

Sea SA is now offering a ferry service across the Spencer Gulf between Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula and Lucky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. The journey takes about two hours and operates seven days a week. Sea SA are currently offering half price return trips for caravanners. Visit their website to find out more.

Readers Write:
We recently visited the Eyre Peninsula and came back to Adelaide via the new car ferry service across the Spencer Gulf. It is a first rate service with a comfortable lounge deck. The Ferry travels between Lucky Bay and Wallaroo, saving a long drive via Whyalla/Port Augusta/ Port Pirie. Travel time is about 2 hours and can be "interesting" during rough weather. Don't forget to ask for the special "daily rate" offered to a few travellers. Ferry is operated by SEASA and their web address is www.seasa.com.au.
- Stephen and Marilyn

 

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