Eco Tours Port Lincoln

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Complimentary pick-up and drop off
• Professional, accredited tour guide/driver
• Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• All park entry fees
• Spencer Gulf
  
• Port Lincoln National Park
  
• Coffin Bay
  
• Gawler Ranges National Park
  
• Yorke Peninsula
• Outback SA

DAY 1

Heading north through the lush rural countryside to the beautiful Clare Valley you will be entertained with stories about our early settlers. Visit the beautiful and historic Jesuits, Seven Hill winery for tasting and a look around.

Follow The RM Williams Way through towns including James Town, Cradock and Hawker. During the safari your Tour Guide will introduce you to a remarkable and resilient history of both Aboriginal and white settlement in SA. Marvel at the Southern Flinders Ranges, 800-million-year-old mountain peaks with spectacular views over this incredible landscape.

As the sun gets low you will pass by Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound. Great Photographic opportunities.

Overnight Accommodation:
Wilpena Pound Resort

Meals:
(L) Lunch at a bakery or café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at the Wilpena Pound Resort Restaurant is at your own expense.

DAY 2

After a hearty breakfast, travel to Quorn with its typical outback buildings and the original Ghan Railway station. This little outback town has been the setting for many iconic Australian films. See spectacular views over Spencer Gulf as we travel through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass to Port Augusta.

Slowly head down the Eastern side of Spencer Gulf to Whyalla. Wander around the Multi award winning Visitors Centre and Maritime Museum.

Follow the main coast road down to Cowell. See the amazing silo art on the edge of town. Photograph the Tumby Bay Silo art.

Stop for a break at the lovely coastal village of Port Neill then onto Port Lincoln.

Overnight Accommodation:
Port Lincoln Motel

Meals:
(B) A fully cooked and continental breakfast at the Wilpena Pound Resort is included.
(L) Lunch at a Whyalla café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at the Port Lincoln hotel is at your own expense.

DAY 3

Wake up to views of the picturesque Boston Bay, one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Stroll amongst one of Australia’s largest fishing fleets at Lincoln Cove Marina.

Enjoy the day exploring the south-west region of Port Lincoln’s natural coastal area. This area features a magnificent, rugged coastline, secluded beaches and the pounding wild seas of the great Southern Ocean. We’ll have a picnic lunch overlooking the spectacular white sand hills and untouched landscapes at Sleaford’s Bay.

Later in the day, we head out to Port Lincoln National Park to see the spectacular coastal cliffs and deserted islands out from Wanna Beach. Southern Right and Humpback Whales are often seen in this area during May and October. As our itinerary is not rushed, we can relax, watch and photograph these amazing mammals.

Overnight Accommodation:
Port Lincoln Motel

Meals:
(B) Breakfast at our Pt Lincoln hotel/motel is included.
(L) A lunch of wraps, juice, tea, coffee, and cake is included.
(D) Fish and chips on the beach or dinner at a local pub is at your own expense.

Optional Extra:
2-Hour Boat Cruise on Boston Bay

DAY 4

Spend a relaxing morning having a look around the shops and foreshore of Port Lincoln. See the bronze statue of Makybe Diva, three-time Melbourne Cup winner.

After lunch, head off to Coffin Bay, exploring many natural beauty spots on the way. Book into our accommodation for the next two nights.

Later in the day we will drive a short distance to Long beach. Have a stroll along this beautiful, white sandy seashore. Try fishing for King George Whiting or local Garfish – rods and gear supplied.

Do a spot of birdwatching or just sit back and relax in this happy, tranquil environment.

Overnight Accommodation:
Coffin Bay Discovery Park

Meals:
(B) Breakfast at our Pt Lincoln hotel/motel is included
(L) Lunch at a local café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a Coffin Bay pub is at your own expense.

DAY 5

Spend the day exploring one of the world’s most pristine and beautiful National Parks at Coffin Bay. Visit Point Avoid and Almonta Beach; see Golden Island and secluded beaches that seem to go forever.

The park is teaming with wildlife including Emus, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Ospreys and many more of our rarer coastal bird populations. Do a spot of birdwatching or just sit back and relax in this happy tranquil environment.

If the weather is warm jump in for a crystal clear ocean water swim.

Overnight Accommodation:
Coffin Bay Discovery Park

Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at a local café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a local pub, club or restaurant is at your own expense.

DAY 6

After breakfast we will travel north up the western side of Eyre Peninsula, taking in the spectacular scenic drives at Sheringa and the Elliston trail along Little Bay.

Visit Talia Caves and the beautiful Talia Beach. Walk around, photograph and marvel at the strange granite formations of Murphys Haystacks.

We arrive at Streaky Bay in the late afternoon.

Overnight Accommodation:
Streaky Bay Foreshore Discovery Park

Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at an Elliston country bakery is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner is at a local pub at your own expense.

DAY 7

Explore the coastal areas that surround Streaky Bay, including the Cape Bauer loop, the Blowholes, Whistling Rock, Hallys Beach and many other spectacular beaches, isolated bays and coves.

Head out to Cape Labatt to see the Australian Sea Lion colony.

Overnight Accommodation:
Streaky Bay Foreshore Discovery Park

Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at a bakery or café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a local pub or restaurant is at your own expense.

DAY 8

Travel along the coastal road to the crystal clean waters of Smoky Bay for a 2-hour oyster farm tour including lunch. Then head along the awe-inspiring Gawler Ranges teaming with wildlife. There is a rich history of both white and aboriginal culture which is very visible.

Visit the unique Pildappa Rock with its wave-like formation. We’ll do a full Gawler Ranges loop if time, road conditions and weather permit.

Then we’ll head along the Eyre Highway to Wudinna.

Overnight Accommodation:
Wudinna Hotel Motel

Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at a local café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a local pub is at your own expense.

DAY 9

We head to Kimba to see town’s silo art. Stop at Barley Stacks Winery and enjoy the local drop. Opened in 1996, this winery is the first commercial vineyard/winery established on the traditional barley belt of Yorke Peninsula, which is renowned for growing the world’s best malting barley. Rich grey soil over limestone produces the famous barley and premium quality grape.

Then we’re onto the picturesque coastal village of Point Turton.

At the end of the day a magical South Aussie sunset captures over the ocean.

Overnight Accommodation:
Dolphin View Holiday Home

Meals:
(B) A continental breakfast is included.
(L) Lunch at a café or bakery is at your own expense.
(D) An Aussie barbie is included.

DAY 10

Explore remote coastal tracks and small fishing villages including Corny Point and Berry Bay. Here we find some of Yorke Peninsula’s most spectacular coastal scenery: pink lakes; white, sandy beaches; rolling surf where pods of Dolphins frolic; and rugged cliffs of unspoiled beauty.

We will pass the South Hummocks Range, ancient remains of a great mountain range that once dominated the outback.

We arrive back in Adelaide in the early evening.

Meals:
(B) A continental breakfast is included.
(L) Lunch at a café or bakery is at your own expense.

Please note:

CODE (B) (L) (D) indicates which meals are included and which meals are at the passengers own expense.

Advertised itineraries & vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our control.

Printable itinerary: click here to view

Advertised itineraries and vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our control.

If you are interested in this tour but cannot travel on any of the dates listed, please contact us directly and we can arrange additional tour dates.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Complimentary pick-up and drop off Professional, accredited tour guide/driver Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle All park entry fees Spencer Gulf
Port Lincoln National Park
Coffin Bay
Gawler Ranges National Park
Yorke Peninsula Outback SA


DAY 1
Heading north through the lush rural countryside to the beautiful Clare Valley you will be entertained with stories about our early settlers. Visit the beautiful and historic Jesuits, Seven Hill winery for tasting and a look around.
Follow The RM Williams Way through towns including James Town, Cradock and Hawker. During the safari your Tour Guide will introduce you to a remarkable and resilient history of both Aboriginal and white settlement in SA. Marvel at the Southern Flinders Ranges, 800-million-year-old mountain peaks with spectacular views over this incredible landscape.
As the sun gets low you will pass by Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound. Great Photographic opportunities.
Overnight Accommodation:
Wilpena Pound Resort
Meals:
(L) Lunch at a bakery or café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at the Wilpena Pound Resort Restaurant is at your own expense.


DAY 2
After a hearty breakfast, travel to Quorn with its typical outback buildings and the original Ghan Railway station. This little outback town has been the setting for many iconic Australian films. See spectacular views over Spencer Gulf as we travel through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass to Port Augusta.
Slowly head down the Eastern side of Spencer Gulf to Whyalla. Wander around the Multi award winning Visitors Centre and Maritime Museum.
Follow the main coast road down to Cowell. See the amazing silo art on the edge of town. Photograph the Tumby Bay Silo art.
Stop for a break at the lovely coastal village of Port Neill then onto Port Lincoln.
Overnight Accommodation:
Port Lincoln Motel
Meals:
(B) A fully cooked and continental breakfast at the Wilpena Pound Resort is included.
(L) Lunch at a Whyalla café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at the Port Lincoln hotel is at your own expense.


DAY 3
Wake up to views of the picturesque Boston Bay, one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Stroll amongst one of Australia’s largest fishing fleets at Lincoln Cove Marina.
Enjoy the day exploring the south-west region of Port Lincoln’s natural coastal area. This area features a magnificent, rugged coastline, secluded beaches and the pounding wild seas of the great Southern Ocean. We’ll have a picnic lunch overlooking the spectacular white sand hills and untouched landscapes at Sleaford’s Bay.
Later in the day, we head out to Port Lincoln National Park to see the spectacular coastal cliffs and deserted islands out from Wanna Beach. Southern Right and Humpback Whales are often seen in this area during May and October. As our itinerary is not rushed, we can relax, watch and photograph these amazing mammals.
Overnight Accommodation:
Port Lincoln Motel
Meals:
(B) Breakfast at our Pt Lincoln hotel/motel is included.
(L) A lunch of wraps, juice, tea, coffee, and cake is included.
(D) Fish and chips on the beach or dinner at a local pub is at your own expense.
Optional Extra:
2-Hour Boat Cruise on Boston Bay


DAY 4
Spend a relaxing morning having a look around the shops and foreshore of Port Lincoln. See the bronze statue of Makybe Diva, three-time Melbourne Cup winner.
After lunch, head off to Coffin Bay, exploring many natural beauty spots on the way. Book into our accommodation for the next two nights.
Later in the day we will drive a short distance to Long beach. Have a stroll along this beautiful, white sandy seashore. Try fishing for King George Whiting or local Garfish – rods and gear supplied.
Do a spot of birdwatching or just sit back and relax in this happy, tranquil environment.
Overnight Accommodation:
Coffin Bay Discovery Park
Meals:
(B) Breakfast at our Pt Lincoln hotel/motel is included
(L) Lunch at a local café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a Coffin Bay pub is at your own expense.


DAY 5
Spend the day exploring one of the world’s most pristine and beautiful National Parks at Coffin Bay. Visit Point Avoid and Almonta Beach; see Golden Island and secluded beaches that seem to go forever.
The park is teaming with wildlife including Emus, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Ospreys and many more of our rarer coastal bird populations. Do a spot of birdwatching or just sit back and relax in this happy tranquil environment.
If the weather is warm jump in for a crystal clear ocean water swim.
Overnight Accommodation:
Coffin Bay Discovery Park
Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at a local café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a local pub, club or restaurant is at your own expense.


DAY 6
After breakfast we will travel north up the western side of Eyre Peninsula, taking in the spectacular scenic drives at Sheringa and the Elliston trail along Little Bay.
Visit Talia Caves and the beautiful Talia Beach. Walk around, photograph and marvel at the strange granite formations of Murphys Haystacks.
We arrive at Streaky Bay in the late afternoon.
Overnight Accommodation:
Streaky Bay Foreshore Discovery Park
Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at an Elliston country bakery is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner is at a local pub at your own expense.


DAY 7
Explore the coastal areas that surround Streaky Bay, including the Cape Bauer loop, the Blowholes, Whistling Rock, Hallys Beach and many other spectacular beaches, isolated bays and coves.
Head out to Cape Labatt to see the Australian Sea Lion colony.
Overnight Accommodation:
Streaky Bay Foreshore Discovery Park
Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at a bakery or café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a local pub or restaurant is at your own expense.


DAY 8
Travel along the coastal road to the crystal clean waters of Smoky Bay for a 2-hour oyster farm tour including lunch. Then head along the awe-inspiring Gawler Ranges teaming with wildlife. There is a rich history of both white and aboriginal culture which is very visible.
Visit the unique Pildappa Rock with its wave-like formation. We’ll do a full Gawler Ranges loop if time, road conditions and weather permit.
Then we’ll head along the Eyre Highway to Wudinna.
Overnight Accommodation:
Wudinna Hotel Motel
Meals:
(B) Breakfast at a local café is at your own expense.
(L) Lunch at a local café is at your own expense.
(D) Dinner at a local pub is at your own expense.


DAY 9
We head to Kimba to see town’s silo art. Stop at Barley Stacks Winery and enjoy the local drop. Opened in 1996, this winery is the first commercial vineyard/winery established on the traditional barley belt of Yorke Peninsula, which is renowned for growing the world’s best malting barley. Rich grey soil over limestone produces the famous barley and premium quality grape.
Then we’re onto the picturesque coastal village of Point Turton.
At the end of the day a magical South Aussie sunset captures over the ocean.
Overnight Accommodation:
Dolphin View Holiday Home
Meals:
(B) A continental breakfast is included.
(L) Lunch at a café or bakery is at your own expense.
(D) An Aussie barbie is included.


DAY 10
Explore remote coastal tracks and small fishing villages including Corny Point and Berry Bay. Here we find some of Yorke Peninsula’s most spectacular coastal scenery: pink lakes; white, sandy beaches; rolling surf where pods of Dolphins frolic; and rugged cliffs of unspoiled beauty.
We will pass the South Hummocks Range, ancient remains of a great mountain range that once dominated the outback.
We arrive back in Adelaide in the early evening.
Meals:
(B) A continental breakfast is included.
(L) Lunch at a café or bakery is at your own expense.


Please note:

CODE (B) (L) (D) indicates which meals are included and which meals are at the passengers own expense.
Advertised itineraries & vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our control.


Printable itinerary: click here to view
Advertised itineraries and vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our control.



If you are interested in this tour but cannot travel on any of the dates listed, please contact us directly and we can arrange additional tour dates.