Eyre Peninsula Attractions
Border Village
From Nullarbor to the border the highway has been built close to the coastal cliffs, and the 184 kilometre journey has been broken up with five scenic lookouts where travellers may take advantage of the panoramic views of the Great Australian Bight and its rugged coastline. Due to the nature of the crumbly cliffs visitors are advised to approach with caution all lookout sites. South Australian coastal waters are frequented by several species of whales during their annual migration from the Southern Ocean. All whales and dolphins are protected when in Australian waters.
The Border Village complex provides accommodation, 24-hour fuel and a fascinating signpost showing the distances to many parts of the world and “Rooey 11″, the giant Red Kangaroo. Cross the border and you’re in Western Australia, with Eucla the first town, only 13 kilometres down the road.
Our Location
Via
Ceduna
South Australia 5690
Ada Ryan Gardens
A leafy memorial to the foresight of the early city fathers, Ada Ryan Gardens is Whyalla’s most popular park located between Cudmore and Watson Terraces, and linked to the Whyalla Foreshore to provide a large, relaxing park area.
The gardens offer extensive and well shaded lawns and gardens; free barbecue and picnic facilities; a collection of kangaroos, birds, a duck pond and other wildlife; free tennis courts; playground equipment and public toilet facilities. The gardens have paved paths throughout, enabling wheelchair access.
The gardens were the site of Whyalla’s first cemetery, which was moved in August 1918 to the current cemetery in Broadbent Terrace.
Ada Ryan Gardens was the first major park established in Whyalla and named after the wife of the Chairman of the then City Commission, Charles Ryan.
Our Location
Between Cudmore and Watson Terrace
Whyalla
South Australia 5600
Australia’s Seafood and Aquaculture Trail
Surprise yourself in a region, which offers superb wilderness coastline, world-class seafood, contrasting landscapes and unique experiences.
An extraordinary experience that is distinctive to the region is the self-drive Seafood and Aquaculture Trail. Believed to be the only one of its type in Australia, it showcases seafood and aquaculture experiences of the region.
Highlights include southern blue fin tuna, oysters, prawns, whiting, barramundi and Murray cod being farmed and processed.
Tastings of oysters, sashimi tuna and other seafood are part of the experience, with the opportunity to purchase fresh ocean catch after the tours.
There is a variety of tours available stretching from Whyalla to Ceduna along the pristine coastline of the Eyre Peninsula.
Our Location
20 Napoleon Street
Port Lincoln
South Australia 5606
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum Inc
Visit a classic ‘bloke’s shed’ museum, the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum.
Axel Stenross made boats and the museum celebrates him, his life and the rich maritime history of Port Lincoln. The museum is an historic house but it is not the grand home of a rich landowner. Finnish-born Axel lived humbly in his corrugated iron complex, as can be seen by some of the walls which are made from tea chests. Axel’s home is simple but the museum is 21st century in other ways. For example, touch screens provide access to information on the many vessels which came to Port Lincoln.
One of South Australia’s most distinctive museums, it is also an operating slip-yard where small craft are cleaned and painted in among a number of historic vessels now at their final home.
Smell the sea and listen to the waves lapping not far from where you stand in the museum.
Our Location
97 Lincoln Highway
Port Lincoln
South Australia 5606
Boston Bay Wines
Where in Australia could you stand in a vineyard, look out to the sparkling blue water of a bay and watch dolphins at play and whales swim by?
The answer Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia in the vineyard of Boston Bay Wines.
This 16 acre vineyard is located at the gateway to Port Lincoln, six kilometres north on the Lincoln Highway, overlooking Port Lincoln’s beautiful Boston Bay.
Good soil, a gentle climate, the meticulous attention of our highly regarded winemakers; the result is a truly special wine.
The winery enjoys a special licence to facilitate conferences, weddings and special functions.
Our Location
Lincoln Highway
Port Lincoln
South Australia 5606
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