Eyre Peninsula Adventure

Day 1  Adelaide to Port Augusta      
Welcome to South Australia! After meeting your fellow traveller this morning it’s time to hit the road and begin the journey to Port Augusta, where the outback meets the ocean. Take a guided walk around the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, discovering the diverse and resilient range of plants that exist in the outback, and grab some lunch at the cafe inspired by native ingredients.       

Day 2  Port Augusta to Wudinna      
Say goodbye to Port Augusta and venture on to the town of Wudinna. Along the way, make a stop at the Big Galah in Kimba, said to mark the halfway point across Australia. Carry on to Wudinna, where on arrival you’ll have a free afternoon to climb Mt Wudinna, visit the Big Farmer statue or hang out in one of the town’s relaxed bakeries or cafes.

Day 3  Wudinna        
After breakfast this morning, head out for a full day exploring the Gawler Ranges National Park, discovering the region’s fascinating flora, fauna and natural history. Pay a visit to Sturt’s Lake where a walk over coloured rocks will reveal how the land has changed over time, then check out the amazing array of plants at Mt Sturt. Take in the scenery of Yadinga Gorge over a tasty lunch (you may even be joined by some yellow-footed rock-wallabies!) then walk through a stunning valley to the Organ Pipes, awe-inspiring volcanic rock formations.        

Day 4  Wudinna to Bookabie    
Your first stop of the day is the quaint town of Ceduna where you’ll grab some lunch and visit the local Aboriginal art centre. Travel onwards to Penong, home to the windmill museum where you’ll find Bruce, the largest windmill in Australia! Later on, arrive at Scotdesco Aboriginal Community in the locality of Bookabie, which operates as a social and cultural hub while providing employment for local families. Spend the evening in Scotdesco, and keep an eye out for southern hairy-nosed wombats roaming the property!

Day 5  Bookabie
After breakfast this morning, make the journey out to Head of Bight, one of Australia’s top whale watching spots. Various viewing platforms allow you to observe whales when they’re visiting, and also take in fantastic views of the Bunda Cliffs and surrounding landscape. Return to Scotdesco for an evening at leisure.      

Day 6  Bookabie to Streaky Bay    
After a fond farewell to the community, head to one of the most iconic images of South Australia: Lake Macdonnell. With a road cutting through the middle, one side of this salt lake is a vivid pink, while the other side is a deep blue! After a stop at Cactus Beach, one of Australia’s premier surf spots, continue on to the cute seaside town of Streaky bay. With a laidback atmosphere and gorgeous coastline, this is the perfect place to stretch out on the beach or take a dip in the clear waters of the jetty pool.        

Day 7  Streaky Bay to Port Lincoln      
Hit the road and head to Point Labatt, home to the only permanent colony of Australian sea lions on the mainland. Watch them bask in the sun, and if you’re lucky you may even catch some seal pups learning how to swim! Your journey then takes you to the seaside town of Port Lincoln where you’ll enjoy a free afternoon to explore - and maybe sample some of the phenomenal local seafood.        

Day 8  Port Lincoln      
Start the day with a visit to Coffin Bay National Park, brimming with wildlife both on shore and off. Hop aboard a boat with a local oyster farmer and cruise over the turquoise waters, visiting several oyster farms along the way – with the chance to sample some freshly shucked oysters on board. The rest of the day is yours to explore the national park dotted with walking trails, lookout points and an abundance of wildlife! Return to Port Lincoln for the evening.  

Day 9  Port Lincoln to Adelaide      
Leave Port Lincoln this morning and check out the Tumby Bay silo art before heading to Lucky Bay, where you’ll board a ferry to Wallaroo. Make the drive back to Adelaide, arriving in the early evening, at which point your Eyre Peninsula adventure will come to an end.