There's 2000 kilometres of coastline to explore on Eyre Peninsula, and rarely will there be another boat bobbing on the best patch, tourists blocking your camera lens, or even footprints in the sand. Watch Southern Right Whales play with their young beneath cliffs at the Head of Bight, or dive with the fluorescent cuttlefish at Whyalla. Buy seafood straight from the fisherman, or listen to your own line “sing” as a salmon takes the bait in pounding surf. Play with sea-lions and dolphins on the swimming experience of a lifetime in the pristine waters of Baird Bay, hike across dazzling dunes, or stroll along the water's edge in search of delicate seashells. Away from the coast you can stretch out under a billion stars across the Nullarbor Plain or explore the enchanting Aboriginal hand prints of the Murrawijine Caves. And if it’s wild life you’re after, you’ll find it everywhere, but nowhere more than Gawler Ranges - home of the volcanic monoliths and stark salt lakes.
When to Visit Eyre Peninsula
The climate of the Eyre Peninsula ranges from arid in the far west to cool and temperate in the south. The region enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate - a couple of degrees cooler than Adelaide in the summer, and a degree or two warmer in the winter. The average maximum temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C in the summer months near the coast to 34°C inland. During winter the average maximum temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C. The rains generally fall between June and August. During spring you’ll see an abundance of wildflowers, while the warm days of autumn offer superb touring weather, particularly for those who like to avoid the crowds during the busy summer months.
Getting Around Eyre Peninsula
Eyre Peninsula covers an area stretching 1,000 kilometres from the Western Australian border to the city of Whyalla, and 400 kilometres from the Gawler Ranges in the north to Port Lincoln in the south. You can fly in to three Eyre Peninsula cities - There are daily services to Whyalla, Port Lincoln or Ceduna. There are daily coach services from Adelaide. The major towns have taxis and good local bus services. If you intend on touring, your best option is with your own vehicle. Be aware however that you'll be sharing the road with everything from cyclists to road trains.