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Eyre Peninsula Adventure
9 Days | Discover the corner of South Australia where the outback meets the ocean
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Start
Adelaide, Australia
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Adelaide, Australia
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Trip Code
PZSE
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Cabin with shared facilities (2 nights)
From £2,167(9 days)
Trip Informations
Welcome to the Eyre Peninsula, where wide open skies give way to inviting coastline and an abundance of wildlife roams freely. Discover the best of this inviting slice of South Australia over nine days with the passionate guidance of a local leader. Travel from Adelaide through arid landscapes to Port Augusta, discover the diversity of the Gawler Ranges National Park, look out for southern right whales at the Head of Bight, snap pictures of the iconic Lake Macdonnell and dine on freshly shucked oysters in Coffin Bay. From scenic outback towns to stunning surf spots, this adventure is sure to be one for the books.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Uncover the diverse flora, fauna and formations of the Gawler Ranges National Park, from salt pans to mountains, gorges and the spectacular Organ Pipes.
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Spend two evenings at the Scotdesco Aboriginal Community, learn about the history of the settlement and what life looks like today, and keep an eye out for southern hairy-nosed wombats!
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Visit the Head of Bight, home to dazzling sand dunes, towering limestone cliffs, and often frequented by southern right whales who use the bight as a breeding ground.
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Marvel at the pink and blue hues of Lake Macdonnell, watch the locals catch waves at the surf mecca of Cactus Beach and chill out in the laidback seaside town of Streaky Bay.
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Experience a working oyster farm with a local farmer, including a hands-on shucking lesson, and taste the freshest oysters you’ve ever tasted, straight out of the water!
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Country Needs People. Donations help them support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Tuuur will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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If you are keen to keep exploring South Australia's highlights, you might like to consider our 2-day Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure or 5-day Kangaroo Island Adventure. Search trip codes PZAI-C and PZSI on our website.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Adelaide / Port Augusta
- DAY 2Day 2 • Port Augusta / Wudinna
- DAY 3Day 3 • Gawler Ranges National Park / Wudinna
- DAY 4Day 4 • Ceduna / Penong / Bookabie
- DAY 5Day 5 • Head of Bight / Bookabie
- DAY 6Day 6 • Streaky Bay
- DAY 7Day 7 • Point Labatt / Port Lincoln
- DAY 8Day 8 • Coffin Bay / Port Lincoln
- DAY 9Day 9 • Tumby Bay / Adelaide
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private vehicle, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Cabin with shared facilities (2 nights)
festival Activities
circlePort Augusta - Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens guided tour
circleKimba - Big Galah
circleGawler Ranges National Park - Sturt’s Lake, Yandinga Gorge & Organ Pipes
circlePenong - Windmill Museum
circleBookabie - Aboriginal Community Stay
circleHead of Bight - Whale Watching Centre
circlePenong - Point Sinclair & Cactus Beach
circlePenong - Lake Macdonnell (Pink Lake)
circleStreaky Bay - Murphy's Haystacks
circlePoint Labatt - Sea lion colony
circleCoffin Bay National Park - Yangie Bay or Point Avoid
circleCoffin Bay - Oyster farm experience
circleTumby Bay - Silo Art
museum Optional activities
circleWudinna - Big Farmer - Free
circleWudinna - Climb Mt Wudinna - Free
circleCeduna - Arts Centre (entry by donation) - Free
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Friday Jun 20, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
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£2,167
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
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£2,404
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
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Friday Sep 05, 2025
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
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Important notes
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IMPORTANT: ALTERNATIVE ITINERARY
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Due to operational reasons, the departure on 27th December 2024 (trip code PZSE241227) will operate on an alternative itinerary:
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- Instead of staying 2 nights at the Scotdesco Aboriginal Community and 1 night at a hotel in Streaky Bay you will be staying 1 night at a hotel in Ceduna, and 2 nights in Streaky Bay.
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- The trip will not be visiting the Head of Bight. Considering that there won’t be any whales off the coast (as the whale season is over), the extremely long drive from Ceduna to the Head of Bight and then return to Streaky Bay as a day trip is not feasible and doesn’t add value. Instead, you will be visiting additional locations along the spectacular coast south of Ceduna.
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- Some inclusions may be visited on alternative days.
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START & END TIME & LOCATION
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The trip starts in Adelaide with a Welcome Meeting at 8 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel, and finishes back in Adelaide on Day 9 at our finish point hotel around 6pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. This does not include Days 4 and 5 in Bookabie where you will be matched up with travellers of the same gender. If a single cabin is available for these nights, you may be able to pay locally to have your own accommodation.
Reviews (11)
5 stars
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Jan
Aug 21, 2024
A well paced itenary that explored the Eyre Peninsula. I went for the whale watching which was fantastic. But I was pleasantly surprised with the rest of the Eyre Peninsula. The Coffin Bay oyster experience was great even though I don't like oysters! The only disappointment was the Aboriginal Community stay at Bookabie. There was virtually no cultural activity or interaction. The manager seemed uninterested with us as a group and had no interest in assisting us to try and see any of the local wombats.
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Suzanne
Jul 01, 2024
The Eyre Peninsula has history, quirky towns and beautiful scenery. Hikes along rocky gorges, climbs up monoliths in the Gawler Ranges. There’s lots of wildlife: kangaroos, emus, wedgetail eagles, whales, seal lions and wombats. The rugged southern coastline is spectacular. Memorable sunrises and sunsets. Much laughter shucking oysters at CoffinBay.
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Marie
Jun 30, 2024
The eyre peninsula adventure is just that.The Trip is interesting and the scenery is fantastic. I'm glad I did this trip and will use intrepid again.
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Ronald
Apr 18, 2024
An adventure to a less known area of Australia. Remarkable rugged coastline and coastal colours.
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Christina
Apr 13, 2024
Happy to share what ready written in this review
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Cecilie
Oct 20, 2022
But I don't have the time now. I could do it next week.
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Jan
Oct 03, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and found it comprehensive in its coverage of a little known area of my own country. Good group and excellent leader. Abundant wildlife. Good food. Unique experiences.
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Peter
Oct 03, 2022
This trip has it all. Scenery such as the rugged coastline of the Great Australian Bight or the rocky outcrops of the Gawler Ranges. The beauty of the wildflowers in spring. The wildlife such as the whales, porpoises, sea lions and fur seals along the coast. Stunning bird life such as Major Mitchell Cockatoos and Port Lincoln Parrots, plus emus in abundance. Plus, iconic marsupials such as gray kangaroos, euros, and Wombats. Then, to round it off there was the fresh seafood on the Southern Eyre Peninsula. Coffin Bay oysters! Yum!
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Elizabeth
Sep 30, 2022
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Joseph
Sep 30, 2022
I am recommend this trip to Eyre peninsula. There is so much to see and appreciate that was unexpected.