Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

Guide to the Eyre Peninsula

Welcome
Getting to the Eyre Peninsula
When to visit

Swap the crowds for pristine landscapes, rich wildlife and great seafood on the Eyre Peninsula.

The Eyre Peninsula is Australia's major seafood hub. More than 65 per cent of the nation's seafood comes from these waters, including green-lipped abalone, scallops, prawns, oysters and tuna, which you can enjoy at the region's many seafood restaurants. It's also a place of extreme natural beauty, with a multitude of landscapes and outdoor adventure on offer. Swim with dolphins and sea lions, cage dive with great white sharks or take an intimate whale watching tour.

The Eyre Peninsula has three airports. Whyalla (WYA), Port Lincoln (PLO) and Ceduna (CED).

Direct flights are available from Adelaide Airport (ADL), and all States and Territories fly into Adelaide Airport (ADL).
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) is a 1 hour flight from Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Whyalla Airport (WYA) is a 50 minute flight from Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Ceduna Airport (CED) is a 1.5 hour flight from Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Charters, Taxis and hire car services are located at all airports.

There is no public transport in the major towns of the Eyre Peninsula. Hire a car, cycle, catch a taxi, or jump on a tour to explore the long stretches of roads and hidden beaches along the peninsula.

Summer is the best time to visit the Eyre Peninsula as you'll get to experience the region's blue skies and unbelievably clear waters

High season: Summer (December to February)
Low season: Winter (June to August)
Don’t miss: Salt Festival (April to May)

Things to do on the Eyre Peninsula

Trips and Itineraries

Gunyah Beach Sand Dunes, Coffin Bay National Park, SA © Robert Blackburn

9-day family road trip from Adelaide to the Eyre Peninsula

Eyre Highway, Nullarbor, SA © Greg Snell, Tourism Australia

Crossing the Nullarbor

Picnic of wine and food set up on the lawn at Cupitt’s Winery © Destination NSW

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Experience Coffin Bay, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia © City of Port Lincoln/ Kinship Productions

Top places to eat and drink around the Eyre Peninsula

Plan your next gourmet getaway on the Eyre Peninsula.

Top places to eat and drink around the Eyre Peninsula

Plan your next gourmet getaway on the Eyre Peninsula.

Destinations near the Eyre Peninsula

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. © South Australian Tourism Commission

Kangaroo Island

The Arkaba Walk, Elder Camp, Flinders Ranges National Park, SA © Adam Bruzzone, South Australian Tourism Commission

Flinders Ranges

Sevenhill Cellars, Clare Valley, SA © Adam Bruzzone, South Australian Tourism Commission

Clare Valley

Mia Margarita, Adelaide, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Adelaide

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We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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