South Australia

South Australia Holiday Planner & Guide 21 West of Adelaide is the Eyre Peninsula, where one-of-a-kind experiences await. This is a largely undiscovered gold mine of seafood and breathtaking landscapes. A quick 50-minute flight gets you from Adelaide to Port Lincoln, home to the largest fishing fleet in the southern hemisphere. Here, fishermen ply their trade, catching Southern rock lobster, King George whiting, green-lip abalone, blue swimmer crabs, prawns, blue fin tuna and a roaring trade in oysters plucked from the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean. Further along the peninsula are secluded beaches, towering cliffs, and hollowed out caverns of wonder and majesty. Swim with wild colonies of friendly Australian sea lions and dolphins or test your nerve on a cage dive with great white sharks. Wander inland to discover a different environment altogether. The Gawler Ranges National Park is a stunning remnant of the great inland sea, with unexpected landscapes. Drive over sand dunes 120km from the nearest coastline, clamber over rock formations formed more than 1500 million years ago and discover native wildlife thronging in huge numbers. Head further west along the coast towards Head of Bight. From June to October every year, Southern right whales can be seen socialising and nursing their young in these protected waters, sometimes up to 70 animals at a time! The views from Head of Bight are especially spectacular, providing the ideal vantage point to see these majestic creatures. For ease of travel, we recommend flying to Port Lincoln and picking up a hire car (or join a tour) but if you want to drive, add an extra travel day at the beginning of this itinerary. M U S T - D O O U T B AC K E X P E R I E N C E S • Swim with Australian sea lions • Sample fresh oysters straight out of the water in Coffin Bay • Snorkel or dive with giant cuttlefish • Whale watching at Head of Bight • Cage dive with great white sharks • Tour Gawler Ranges and Organ Pipes W I D E O P E N S PAC E S E Y R E P E N I N S U L A