The Eyre Peninsula is one of the most scenic locations in South Australia which awaits your arrival. Covering almost 2000 km of the South Australian coast, this marvel falls short of nothing. Globetrotters drive through this amazing road and find themselves surrounded by some of the best things South Australia can offer. One of the best ways to see the Eyre Peninsula is by ‘travelling in a campervan’. This will give you the freedom to see the best of South Australia.

Read on and learn about what you should do on the Eyre Peninsula and plan your fun trip as well!

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What To Do On The Eyre Peninsula

Where to stay in the Eyre Peninsula
Experience Whale watching
Test the wild waters with dolphins, surfing and much more
Snorkle your way through
Enjoy the beach-y side
Rejoice with bird watching
Say hello to your thrill side with water sports
Relish the local food
Before you leave for the Eyre Peninsula

Where to Stay in the Eyre Peninsula

There are some beautiful places to stay on the Eyre Peninsula near Talia Caves that will suit all ranges of budgets. Due to how remote it is, there is not a lot of nearby accommodation to choose from. We have listed our top recommendations for Venus Bay at all price ranges.

Luxury – Harris House is a great holiday home to stay in located in Venus Bay. There are 4 bedrooms in the home allowing 5 people to sleep here. With beautiful sea views, this is the perfect place to stay when you visit Venus Bay.

Book your stay at Harris House here.

Mid-range – Set on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Venus Bay Beachfront Tourist Park South Australia offers accommodation on the beach front. Each room features a kitchenette and private bathroom.

Book your stay at Venus Bay Beachfront Tourist Park South Australia here.

Budget – Our best advice for a budget stay in this area would be, to camp out beneath the stars near the Talia caves. It really is an unforgettable experience.

Experience Whale Watching

To enjoy the best version of Eyre Peninsula, you can opt to gain an experience of whale watching. One of the highly preferred activities by tourists, whale watching has managed to grab attention and made a subtle input in increasing of visitor footfall. To encourage this activity, there are various whale-watching tours available here which not only gives you a glimpse of the majestic creatures but also help you learn about them.

Test the wild waters with dolphins, surfing and much more

Whilst being at the Eyre Peninsula, the best way to experience the rich aquatic life is to test the waters. You can easily go join many tours that keep happening where you can tag along and frolic with the pods of wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. You can also take a dip in the water and be jolly about your company of sea lions.

If you have an adventurous side to your personality and enjoy it that much, you can experience cage diving with one of nature’s scariest creatures: the great white shark.

Experiencing these would help you maintain your memory book as well as pack a couple of collections of experiences of the place to carry on with you onto your next journey.

Snorkle your way through

Another fantastic way to enjoy the pristine waters is to go snorkelling. You can have the experience of a lifetime here while snorkelling in the company of seahorses, cowfish, Giant Cuttlefish, octopus, squid and a vast assortment of other sea life.

You can join the various tours offered here and test the deep ends or simply enjoy yourself with your family and friends at the shallow and safe end.

Enjoy the beach-y side

The Eyre Peninsula proudly shows its beach-y side with the presence of stunning beaches here. Visiting them would open a treasure box of colossal sand dunes, relax on pure white beaches, admire rugged coastlines and enjoy spectacular views from cliff tops. If you wish to do nothing and just soak up the sun, visiting the beaches would be a great choice.

The beaches are Eyre Peninsula’s must-see and every globetrotter feels the same. Once here, you would just want to live in paradise and never leave ever!

The long list of beaches at Eyre Peninsula just goes on and on. To ease the confusion, we have prepared a smaller list filled with the best beaches to visit:

Streaky Bay Foreshore
Greenly Beach
Tumby Bay
Fishery Bay
Mount Camel
Venus Bay

These popular beaches are the best source of tranquillity yet fun.

Rejoice with bird watching

The Eyre Peninsula is much magical as it could ever get when you witness the combination of birds complementing the pristine blue water. Since there is evident water present here, the presence of birds makes it easier and spotting them is much fun.

Once you are travelling across the Eyre Peninsula, you are entering into the region of over 270 different species of birds. As you head towards the Venus Bay area, you would love to know that there are at least 100 different bird species, including sea eagles, peregrine falcons, honeyeaters and rock parrots present in that particular area.

Say hello to your thrill side with water sports

The Eyre Peninsula has various shelter bays where you can find calm waters. Here you can let free your adventure baby and indulge in water activities. Swimming is a highly preferred activity by various globetrotters but of course, they also enjoy surfing, water skiing, paddle boarding, sailing or kayaking.

If you have a liking for such water sports, plan a visit to the best beaches of the peninsula as it is one of the must-do things in the Eyre Peninsula.

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Relish the local food

Many of the tourists who visit the Eyre Peninsula plan their trips around the food available here. There is no doubt being here would be similar to entering a food lover’s dream.

At every stop you cross on the Eyre Peninsula road trip, you would be welcomed by a speciality in their food range. There are many restaurants that specialise in seafood but vegan options often give tough competition. There are many who believe in preserving the local taste and that is why restaurants have now started selling more here with the availability of vegan food options.

Of course on this gastronomic rollercoaster ride, with the food, you require a beverage to complement it to the fullest. The entire trip can include the finest of wines to complement the tasty food on your plate.

If you feel like exploring more and getting to know about the local life in a deeper manner, try engaging in the hunt of finding the best pubs here. Pub hopping would not only make you feel overwhelmed but also give you an intake into local life.

Whatever you choose, a pub or restaurant or fine dining, one thing remains for sure- you would be on a rollercoaster ride of flavours and be thanked by your taste buds for the same!

Before You Leave for the Eyre Peninsula

Before you set off on your way to the Eyre Peninsula, there are a number of things you will need to get organised to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. These include what to pack, where to stay and what is the best insurance for your trip to Australia. All of this is discussed in detail below.

Applying for an Australian Visa

If you have yet to leave for Australia then this is a section of interest for you. There are a lot of different visa options for people arriving in Australia, from tourist visas to permanent residence visas. The most common visas, however, are the 3-month tourist visa and the Working Holiday Visa.

If you are only visiting Australia for a short period of time then a tourist visa is your best option. These are easily obtained and relatively cheap, costing roughly $140AUD, and allow you to stay in the country for up to 12 months. These can be applied for on the government website here.

If you wish to work and travel in Australia, a working holiday visa is your best option. These cost around $480AUD and allow you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months, whilst working and earning money to travel. This visa also gives you the opportunity to extend your stay in Australia by up to 24 months by working in certain job sectors.

For all of the information you need to know about the Australian Working Holiday Visa, read our full guide over here.

How to Get to the Eyre Peninsula

The Eyre Peninsula is one of the 3 peninsulas in South Australia and is one of the most stunning remote places you will ever see. It is around a 4-hour drive to Port Augusta by car from Adelaide. There are also daily flights out to Port Lincoln, Cedula and Whyalla serviced by Regional Express and Qantaslink. There are regular coach services between Adelaide and Whyalla, Port Lincoln, and Ceduna.