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The Eyre Peninsula is a vast region stretching from Whyalla in
the east to the West Australia border in the west, a distance of
1,000 km and 400 km in a north-south direction from the Gawler
Ranges to Port Lincoln and an area that is larger than the state of
Tasmania.
The Spencer Gulf borders the eastern edge of the Peninsula
where visitors to the region can find sheltered waters, safe
swimming, sandy beaches and excellent fishing. In contrast, the west
coast is exposed to the force of the Southern Ocean and offers some
spectacular coastal scenery, all up there is over 1,600 km of
coastline. The region encompasses a area bordered by three major
roads, The Flinders, Eyre and Lincoln Highways. Visitors can enjoy
the myriad of towns such as Ceduna, Elliston,
Nullarbor,
Port
Augusta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay, and
Whyalla to name
just a few.
There are also a number of national parks and reserves,
including Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park. You
can see whales playing with their young off the coastline, try your
luck at some of the best fishing spots in Australia, or explore the
Gawler Ranges. Check out our listing of
Eyre Peninsula
accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information,
contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more
attractions, tours, local maps and other information. |
