Eyre Peninsula Locations

Ceduna has a population of about 4000 residents. Located on the shores of Murat Bay, Ceduna is a scenic town with a view of the ocean. The name Ceduna comes from the aboriginal word "Chedoona" which means a place to sit and rest. The main industries of the town include.. read more

The Nullarbor Plain is 77,000 square miles and stretches 720km. Not surprisingly, the name comes from the Latin Nullus and Arbor, meaning 'no trees'. The Nullarbor region is one of the largest semi arid Karst landforms in the world. There are a variety.. read more

The ranges are a spectacular wilderness area of unspoiled beauty. Vast domes of volcanic rock display a vivid array of colour against the pure white of the many salt lakes in the area, including Lake Gairdner. The ranges are renowned for their display of wildflowers in.. read more

Swimming with Bottlenose dolphins and Australian sea-lions in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay is a very special experience indeed . Nothing can prepare you for the marvellous feeling of swimming with these gentle and curious creatures. The sea-lions will approach and.. read more

Just south of Penong, you'll find the highly acclaimed Cactus Beach, where surfers from all over Australia and overseas can be found year-round. Cactus has three perfect surfing breaks - Castles and Cactus both left handers and Caves, a powerful right-hand break.. read more

Located on the shores of one of the most beautiful estuaries in Australia, Coffin Bay is an extremely popular retreat (its population of around 430 swells to over 2,000 in summer). There are excellent scenic views across large expanses of meandering waterways with bays.. read more

Elliston sits on tranquil Waterloo Bay - ideal for fishing, swimming or snorkelling. The bay is protected by Port Wellington and Point Wellesley, making it the perfect breeding habitat for many fish species. Explore the caves scattered around the bay.. read more

Head of Bight is on South Australia's remote far West Coast and famous for its land based viewing of the magnificent Southern Right Whales. Few other locations in Australia provide such a great viewing opportunity without impacting on the whales. Other.. read more

At your first glance of Lake Gairdner, you may be mistaken for thinking you'd made a wrong turn and ended up in Antarctica. Glacial in appearance, this great white salt lake expands 160 km long and 48 km across. The lake is considered to be the fourth.. read more

Lockswell Beach attracts fishermen from far and a wide. The beach, along with its beautiful sands and scenery, is known as having the most consistent catch of salmon in South Australia. Due to this reputation, a 120 metre wooden staircase has been built.. read more

Murphy's Haystack is the unusually shaped granite outcrops which sit on the central coastline of Eyre Peninsula. The formations are estimated to be nearly 1500 million years old! Originally beneath the crust of the earth, the shapes act as a measurement of natural erosion.. read more

Just south of Penong, you'll find the highly acclaimed Cactus Beach, where surfers from all over Australia and overseas can be found year-round. Cactus has three perfect surfing breaks - Castles and Cactus both left handers and Caves, a powerful right-hand break.. read more

The scenic piece of coastline is the breathtaking Point Sinclair. At any angle this location boasts something special. The great surf mimics the rolling sand dunes in this heritage listed area. The rocky cliffs add adventure to any camping or fishing trip.. read more

A magnificent marina development, Lincoln Cove, is home to the tuna fishing fleets of the Great Australian Bight. Port Lincoln offers a myriad of holiday ideas, from fishing and sailing, to diving with great white sharks, touring aquaculture industries and exploring the.. read more

Sheringa is a fantastic spot for fishers and the more adventuress alike. The beach is known as one of the best surf fishing locations in Australia. If fishing doesn't take your interest, simply take in the massive vastness of the Sheringa sand dunes. Take to Sheringa.. read more

Visitors are always welcome on the golf course and at the community club. You'll find a boat ramp right by the foreshore, a caravan park with cabins, and the friendly general store is open seven days. Smoky Bay is approximately 40 kilometres from Ceduna.. read more

Streaky Bay is a picturesque coastal resort which owes much of its prosperity to harvesting the sea. The main catches are King George whiting, southern rock lobster (crayfish), abalone and shark. Others include salmon, snapper, garfish, snook, tommy ruffs.. read more

Sixteen kilometers in length and five kilometers wide, Thistle Island is the second largest island off the the coast of South Australia. This little paradise is blessed with good weather for the summer months and receives most of its rain in winter. The.. read more

Venus Bay is a small coastal town home to about 100. The bay is a popular holiday destination, its sheltered waters perfect for fishing, water skiing and swimming. The town jetty is the best place to cast your line, lit up at night just for the keenest fishermen.. read more

The city itself has an excellent foreshore, with a delightful shady park and marina. There are excellent cafes and restaurants close to the beach to sit back and take in the atmosphere. Just over 30 kilometres from the city is Point Lowly Lighthouse, a local icon.. read more

The scenic shoreline stretching away from Arno Bay is formed by a series of lovely beaches surrounded by unique cliff formations. One of these areas, known as Redbanks, was once designated a geological monument by the Geological Society of Australia.. read more

Cleve has all major shops, varied accommodation and great country sports facilities including a 18 hole golf course running along a creek bed. Visit the National Trust listed Old Council Chambers, housing a museum of early day heritage attractions. Stand.. read more

Accommodation is provided by way of a hotel/motel, holiday units and cabins and a caravan park. Camping is also permitted within the nearby National Park areas for those who prefer a wilderness environment. Coffin Bay also boasts a yacht club, nine hole golf course and.. read more

A short drive takes you to the beautiful, tranquil beaches for surf fishing, diving, board surfing or sunbathing. These beaches being Coles, Greenly, Convention Beach, the latter being famous for its salmon fishing. A large salt lake, Lake Greenly, can.. read more

Franklin Harbour, a 48 square kilometre natural harbour with calm, fish filled waters, has for many years fostered Cowell's reputation as one of the best fishing destinations in South Australia. And now it's also helping to put Cowell on the map as an oyster producer.. read more

You'll find Darke Range, Caralue Bluff and Carappee Conservation Park nearby. Carappee Hill is the highest point - 495 metres above sea level. Hambidge Wilderness Area and Darke Range conservation parks are also nearby - good locations for bushwalking and birdwatching.. read more

Denial Bay offers a good jetty perfect for catching the abundant blue swimmer crabs, King George Whiting and other fish species. The historic McKenzie Ruins and the McKenzie's Landing provide an interesting history to the settlement of the region. Denial Bay is close.. read more

Named by Matthew Flinders in honour of his First Lieutenant Robert Fowler, the site was later used by explorer Edward John Eyre as a base camp for his historic overland journey to Albany. Fowlers Bay, situated in the Fowlers Bay Conservation Park, has a seaside caravan.. read more

Iron ore was first discovered here in the mid 18th century, but it was not until 1899 when BHP (BHP Billiton/BHP Steel) was granted iron ore leases that the true value of the rich high grade ore deposits were recognised. The mine operated for 99 years.. read more

Kimba is a wheat growing community with a population of approximately 1200. Visit its fascinating historical museum, see the Big Galah, the renovated Community Hotel and a beautiful giftware shop, The Pine 'n Pug You'll find many walking and cycling trails in.. read more

An official weather station was established in 1928 and members of the Bedford family have maintained three hourly programs of weather observations. In 1986, Polkdinney Park was opened in honour of the first settlers to the area. The unique granite outcrop.. read more

Accommodation is provided by way of a hotel, and a caravan park. Sporting facilities also include an 18 hole golf course, bowling greens, turfed oval, tennis courts, swimming pool, wading pool and playground within licensed sporting complex and a racecourse.. read more

Minnipa is an important cereal growing area. The town boasts the Centre for Excellence in Low Rainfall Farming in southern Australia and the Minnipa Agricultural Centre. This facility operates as a commercial farming enterprise and certified seed grower and demonstrates.. read more

This roadhouse is much more than a service station, as it includes a motel, restaurant and caravan park. It is adjacent to the historic Nullarbor Homestead. The Nullarbor Plain itself is 77,000 square miles and stretches 720km. Not surprisingly, the name comes from the.. read more

The area surrounding Nundroo offers you superb fishing, coastal scenery, surfing and much early history. Day trips can include a visit to view the native wild flowers, treks through the sand dunes, exploring old settlers cottages, and surf or rock fishing.. read more

The township may be an ideal stopover point on your journey along the Eyre Highway and has a hotel, caravan park, bowling green, golf course, oval, tennis courts, and roadhouse. The prominent Gawler Ranges, offering excellent panoramic views of the central.. read more

It is the perfect base for excellent jetty or boat fishing and is renowned for an abundance and variety of fish such as garfish, snook, flounder, trevally, King George whiting and tommies, to name but a few. If it's surfing you enjoy the nearby surf.. read more

Port Neill offers one of the cleanest and safest swimming beaches, as well as providing a great venue for fishing, boating, sailing, skiing or skin-diving. The lawns on the foreshore and shelters provide an ideal site for the whole family, plus you are.. read more

A small fleet of fishing boats also share the bay, in search of whiting, snapper and other seafood for the town's fish processing plants. This small and friendly town has a seven day supermarket, takeaway and a hotel. According to the map reference.. read more

The town is an important service centre to the surrounding agricultural community, is well placed in terms of a modern, well-equipped hospital, shopping, sporting and accommodation facilities. It has a motel, self-contained holiday units, flats and cabins.. read more

Wangary also has a licensed community sports club, an oval and tennis courts all available for hire. To the east of the township is Lake Wangary, a small but permanently fresh water lake, one of the few on the Peninsula. At nearby Mount Dutton Bay the recently restored.. read more

Situated in Eyre Peninsula's inland wheat belt, it is only 35 kilometres to the nearest beach at Haslam, a small town near Streaky Bay, so fishing, swimming and crabbing are never far away. Visitors to Wirrulla are advised to take a look at the town.. read more

See Ucontitchie Hill, a rock of international geological significance. It stands in complete isolation and can be see for kilometres around. Or Corrobinnie Hill and Polda Rock Reserve, great for birdwatching. The granite sculptures of Wudinna Rock and.. read more

From June to October each year, Southern Right Whales visit this coastline on their annual breeding migration. You can try beach fishing in search of mulloway, salmon and shark. Information and permits to enter Yalata Aboriginal Lands are available from.. read more