The Ultimate Eyre Peninsula Summer Road Trip Guide
If you're looking for an amazing Australian road trip to take this summer, look no further than the Eyre Peninsula! This incredible piece of coastline is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, is the origin of world-famous produce and offers plenty of things to see and do. So if you're keen to explore everything it has to offer, read on for our ultimate guide to a summer road trip on the Eyre Peninsula.
Explore Picture Perfect Beaches and National Parks
The Eyre Peninsula is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be explored. With miles of coastline and acres of National Parks, no summer road trip is complete without spending the day in the sun discovering the beautiful, untouched landscapes of the Eyre Peninsula. Enjoy your own piece of paradise at Memory Cove. The jewel in the crown of Lincoln National Park, Memory Cove is a tiny isolated beach nestled at the southern end of the park voted one of the best beaches in Australia. For those after a little more action, Greenly Beach should be on your itinerary. One of the Eyre Peninsula’s most beautiful beaches, Greenly Beach is surrounded by rock pools and is popular with swimmers and and surfers alike.
Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park are South Australian coastal treasures. Conveniently located near Port Lincoln, both national parks boast picture perfect beaches, breathtaking coastlines and dense wilderness ripe for adventures. For those keen on exploring the regions inland landscapes, we suggest taking your road trip up to the Gawler Ranges National Park. Famous for its obscure rock formations, the Gawler Ranges formed over 1500 million years ago as a result of volcanic eruptions and is well worth the visit.
Wine and Dine on Indulgent Local Produce
Being located on the seafood frontier of Australia definitely comes with its perks, and with some of the finest produce money can buy the Eyre Peninsula’s gastronomical scene is a true reflection of this title. A trip to the Eyre Peninsula means every meal is special – breakfast included. In Port Lincoln, enjoy locally roasted coffee from the award winning Boston Bean Coffee Co before heading to the chic L’Anse French Cafe to enjoy a freshly baked, melt-in-your-mouth croissant.
After lunch allow your indulgent adventure to continue and hit the road towards Coffin Bay. World famous for it’s massive oysters, enjoy some of the freshest molluscs money can buy on the deck overlooking the beautiful pristine bay whilst taking in the suns rays with a bottle of bubbly at Oyster HQ. If Oysters aren’t your thing, that’s okay! Oyster HQ offers a tapas style sharing menu, so you can graze the day away and enjoy the best of what this beautiful part of the Eyre Peninsula has to offer. Finish your gastronomical adventure at award-winning The Line and Label Restaurant, located within Peter Teakle Wines. Proudly showcasing local Eyre Peninsula suppliers, sourcing the freshest produce from the land and sea, The Line and Label is the perfect spot to unwind with fine food and a bottle of estate wine.
Try Your Luck at Some Water Based Activities
With pristine, clear waters and gorgeous white sandy beaches, the Eyre Peninsula is the showcase of South Australia’s water activities. With destinations like Tumby Bay, Port Lincoln and Streaky Bay, Eyre Peninsula offers some of the most diverse fishing experiences in Australia. Try your luck squidding off the Tumby Bay Jetty, raking for Blue Swimmer Crabs in the shallow waters of Whyalla, or for the more experienced operators, have a crack at surf fishing for Salmon off the shore at the remote Sleaford Bay. Those keen on cooling off from the summer heat and hitting the Eyre Peninsula’s famous surf can grab a surfboard or paddle-board and learn the ropes with the Streaky Bay Surf School, whilst seasoned water-based veterans have the luxury of enjoying some of the best surf setups South Australia has to offer with locations such as Cactus Beach, Fowlers Bay and Venus Bay. For a more leisurely experience, hire a kayak and explore the calm, aquamarine protected waters off Coffin Bay.
The Eyre Peninsula is a beautiful regional, home to picture perfect coastlines and national parks, world-famous produce and an abundance of activities. The Navigators Motel is centrally located on the Eyre Peninsula in Port Lincoln, making it the perfect base for your next adventure to the region. Offering a range of comfortable and affordable accommodation options to suit groups of all sizes, The Navigators Motel is the perfect place to stay on your next road trip to the Eyre Peninsula.