Eyre Peninsula Destinations
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Arno Bay
Arno Bay, South Australia (Destination)
During the summer season holidaymakers flock to Arno Bay to enjoy the mild climate, the boating and angling and the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Arno Bay began as a shipping port servicing the local farming districts, where superphosphate was brought in and cereal crops were sent out. The jetty, an old beacon and the original super shed still st ... READ MORE »
Cleve
Cleve, South Australia (Destination)
Primarily a service town for outlying farms, Cleve has preserved its rich farming heritage with impressive wall murals around town and in permanent outdoor displays of everything from a dray to the council's first grader. Cleve has all major shops, varied accommodation and great country sports facilities including the 18 hole golf course running a ... READ MORE »
Cowell
Cowell, South Australia (Destination)
Cowell has a reputation as one of South Australia's best fishing destinations. Its harbour - Franklin Harbour - offers an array of sea fare including whiting, snapper, garfish, squid and crabs. Cowell boasts one of the largest jade deposits in the world and is also well known for its beautiful and secluded beaches. Oyster farming is now a thriving ... READ MORE »
Darke Peak
Darke Peak, South Australia (Destination)
The township and nearby range was named after John Charles Darke who was speared in 1844 whilst on an exploratory trip. His grave is located on the western side of the Darke Range. Two other landmarks in close proximity are Caralue Bluff and Carappee Conservation Park, with Carappee Hill being the highest point - 495 metres above sea level on Eyr ... READ MORE »
Denial Bay
Denial Bay, South Australia (Destination)
A historic small town on the shores of Murat Bay, Denial Bay is one of the major areas for oyster growing and production in the Ceduna area. The town has a good jetty perfect for catching the abundant blue swimmer crabs, King George Whiting and other species. The historic McKenzie Ruins and the McKenzie’s Landing provide an interesting history to t ... READ MORE »
Eyre Peninsula
Port Lincoln, South Australia (Destination)
There's 2000 kilometres of coastline to explore on Eyre Peninsula, and rarely will there be another boat bobbing on the best patch, tourists blocking your camera lens, or even footprints in the sand. Watch Southern Right Whales play with their young beneath cliffs at the Head of Bight; jump in and swim with dolphins and sea-lions at tranquil Baird ... READ MORE »
Iron Knob
Iron Knob, South Australia (Destination)
Situated just off Highway One, 50 kilometres north west of Whyalla, Iron Knob is the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. Iron ore was first discovered here in the mid Eighteenth 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 rec ... READ MORE »
Kyancutta
Kyancutta, South Australia (Destination)
Kyancutta derived its name from the local hill, which has the Aboriginal name Kutta Kutta meaning Little Night Hawk. 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. ... READ MORE »
Minnipa
Minnipa, South Australia (Destination)
Minnipa is one of several gateways to the beautiful Gawler Ranges National Park, famed for its southern hairy nosed wombats, pygymy possums, hopping mice and 140 species of wild flowers. The town is an important cereal growing area. The town boasts the Centre for Excellence in Low Rainfall Farming in southern Australia and the Minnipa Agricultural ... READ MORE »
Nullarbor
Nullarbor, South Australia (Destination)
The Nullarbor Roadhouse is the access point for adventure on the expansive Nullarbor Plain. 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 c ... READ MORE »
Nundroo
Nundroo, South Australia (Destination)
Nundroo is an important service centre for travellers making the trek across the expansive Nullarbor. It's also the perfect base for unforgettable day trips. The area offers 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 set ... READ MORE »
Penong
Penong, South Australia (Destination)
Penong is the first town you reach as you travel west from Ceduna. It's a good 'watering hole' before the long journey across the Nullarbor Plain. It offers a pub with beer garden, a couple of stores and a caravan park. Just south of Penong, you'll find the highly acclaimed Cactus Beach, where surfers from all over Australia and overseas can be fo ... READ MORE »
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln, South Australia (Destination)
Port Lincoln is the Eyre Peninsula’s second largest city, set on the shores of sparkling Boston Bay, Australia’s largest natural harbour. 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 wh ... READ MORE »
Smoky Bay
Smoky Bay, South Australia (Destination)
Smoky Bay is an ideal family holiday town with safe beaches for swimming, wind surfing and boating. In this relaxed setting, the fish are plentiful and the oysters are fresh, plump and delicious. 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 ... READ MORE »
Whyalla
Whyalla, South Australia (Destination)
This seaside city is blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and offers a wealth of attractions and events. Whyalla is a great spot for keen fishermen, divers and boat enthusiasts. The city hosts the hotly-contested Australian Amateur Snapper Fishing Championship. It's home to a maritime museum that exhibits the largest permanently land ... READ MORE »
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