Eyre Peninsula Parks and Wildlife
The wild, wild west
Wild bushland and ancient red landscapes, alongside neat farmland and combed vineyards; the Eyre Peninsula has many different environments.
At the far north of the peninsula, the Gawler Ranges National Park and Pinkawillinie Conservation Park will take your breath away. In the evening, the red landscape and ancient rocks glow in the sunset.
Sculpted by volcanoes millions of years ago, the country hasn’t changed since the giant relatives of today’s emus and kangaroos roamed. Travel with a local guide or explore by yourself. Take water and supplies though, this is true outback.
To the south
Further south you’ll find conservation parks with soft bushes and mallee scrub. It’s home to kangaroos, wallabies and emus. Discover hidden waterholes and granite landforms. Camp in sheltered places, or spend time exploring the many walking trails, bike and four wheel drive (4WD) paths.
Around the west coast, beaches such as Venus Bay and Coffin Bay are protected by the parks around them. Sea lions bask on the rocks. They are protected but it is possible, with a local guide, to swim with them.
Lower Eyre Peninsula
Away from the coastline, the parks are worth exploring to find the caves, ruins, wildlife and wildflowers in the spring. Stroll along the eight kilometre Oyster Walk. Start from the caravan park and walk to the Coffin Bay National Park lookout. The walk is wheelchair friendly.
Port Lincoln is located at the bottom of the Eyre Peninsula. It is a gateway to the limestone cliffs and blowholes of Whalers Way and the sweeping arc of Sleaford Bay. Walk through rugged bushland at Lincoln National Park.
Investigator Trail
Climb sand dunes and discover hidden beaches. Camp, stay in a restored cottage or choose a nearby eco-lodge. There are short hiking trails or longer ones such as the 93 kilometre Investigator Trail. It’s such a beautiful and remarkable place. It’s hard to believe that it is so close to the cosmopolitan town of Port Lincoln.
Adventure
Glen-Forest Tourist Park and Vineyard is just a fifteen minute drive from Port Lincoln. The 400 acre farm is home to koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, wombats, birds, farm animals and even water buffalo. There’s a mini golf course for the kids and a 60 acre vineyard for the adults.
For a real adrenalin rush, try a shark cage diving tour at Port Lincoln. You will travel off the coast to Neptune Island and come face to face with great white sharks. See them up close from the safety of a cage. Take home a photo for evidence!
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