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Looking for some of South Australia’s most serene landscapes? Keen to play in the underwater world with seals and sharks? What about spectacular rugged coastlines and pristine beaches with nary a soul to be found?
In a nutshell, or should I say oyster shell, this is the Eyre Peninsula. This rugged region is famous for its nature, wildlife, numerous aquatic attractions, and best of all, the tantalising seafood!
There are so many things to do on the Eyre Peninsula, you could easily spend two weeks road tripping around the small towns and coastal attractions in a nice loop.
If you’re planning a road trip to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, here are the places we visited that you shouldn’t skip off your itinerary!
The Ultimate Eyre Peninsula Itinerary
Below we’ve listed all the most popular attractions and iconic landmarks of the Eyre Peninsula. I’ve listed each attraction in order in which they come, so you can plan your road trip itinerary with ease.
If you need to visualise this itinerary, check out the interactive map at the bottom of this post.
So without further ado, here are the places you cannot miss!
Day 1: Whyalla
Whyalla was a stopover destination for us to break up the long drive between Adelaide and Port Lincoln. It’s about a six-hour drive from Adelaide, which is short for Australian standards.
Our campsite at Discovery Parks was right on the foreshore, so we woke up to beautiful views of the ocean.
It was a serene place for me to sit for my morning sun gazing and meditation. Craig walked up to the top of Hummock Hill for sunrise and pretty views over the town.
The best experience we had in Whyalla was sunset from the marina.
If you’re there when the boats are coming in and out there’s a good chance you’ll see some dolphins following them. The marina is a short 1km walk from the campsite.
As you can see from the pictures, sunset is beautiful in Whyalla.
Point Lowly Lighthouse
About 20 minutes northwest of Whyalla is Point Lowly Lighthouse. It’s worth a drive to see the stunning views of the Gulf framed by the Flinders Ranges.
It’s your first glimpse of the brilliant blue waters that make the beaches drop your jaw.
If you have more time, there is the Freycinet Trail, which is suitable for hiking or driving. It follows the coast of Fitzgerald Bay for 12 km.
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