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Destinations > South Australia > Eyre Peninsula
Eyre PeninsulaThe Eyre Peninsula has some great surf beaches and good fishing and is a pleasant detour en route between Adelaide and Perth, and when you're driving to the west coast an extra 300km shouldn't make too much difference. Although rarely visited by backpackers, this region on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain has a lot to offer the travellers including spectacular white sand dunes, wildlife as well as whale watching and exceptional fishing. CedunaCeduna is the last real town before the long boring drive across the Nullarbor Plain to Western Australia. There's not a lot to do in town, although the surrounding area is spectacular and Ceduna makes an excellent base for exploring this region. Practical InformationCeduna Gateway Tourist Centre58 Poynton Street, CedunaTel (08) 8625 2780 or 1800 639 413 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm AccommodationGreenacres Backpackers12 Kuhlman Street, CedunaTel (08) 8625 3811 
SightsAstrid OystersLand-based tours show you how an oyster farm operates. The tour lasts around 30 minutes and includes oyster tasting. Government Road, Denial Bay (about 10km from Ceduna)Tel (08) 8625 3554 Cost $5.50 Tours Mon-Fri 3pm Old Schoolhouse MuseumThis small museum has exhibits on the region's early settlers and also displays about the Maralinga nuclear test site. Corner Murat & Park Terraces, CedunaOpen Mon-Tue 10am-noon, Wed-Thu 10am-noon & 2pm-4pm, Fri-Sat 10am-noon Thevenard Fish ProcessorsThis fish processing factory in Thevenard (3km from Ceduna) operates tours where you can see the local seafood catch being processed. Bookings essential. 303 Bergmann Drive, ThevenardTel (08) 8625 3111 Cost $5.50 Tours Mon, Wed, Fri 10am Port LincolnPort Lincoln is a busy fishing port on Boston Bay, the world's second-largest natural harbour. Although commercial fishing is the main industry with a big tuna exporting business, Port Lincoln is also a popular destination for amateur anglers from Adelaide. Practical InformationPort Lincoln Visitor Information Centre3 Adelaide Place, Port LincolnTel (08) 8683 3544 or 1800 629 911 Website www.visitportlincoln.net Open 9am-5pm daily INTERNET ACCESSZorro's Computer Services22 Edinburgh Street, Port LincolnTel (08) 8682 1700 Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm SightsAxel Stenross Maritime MuseumThis maritime museum is in the boat building workshop established by the Finnish boat builder, Axel Stenross. It features nautical exhibits with an emphasis on windjammer sailing boats. 97 Lincoln Highway, Port LincolnTel (08) 8682 2963 Admission $4 Open Tue, Thu, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm Mill Cottage MuseumThis small museum has exhibits on Port Lincoln's history. Flinders Park, 20 Flinders Highway, Port LincolnTel (08) 8682 4650 Admission $4 Open Mon, Wed, Sat 2pm-4.30pm WhyallaSouth Australia's second-largest city is an industrial town that is not really worth the detour. Whyalla's main attraction is the BHP Steelworks, which dominates the town. Practical InformationWhyalla Visitor Information CentreLincoln Highway, WhyallaTel (08) 8645 7900 or 1800 088 589 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 120am-4pm SightsBHP Whyalla SteelworksBHP Whyalla Steelworks is the city's largest employer and visitors can take tours of the steel-making plant. This is Australia's only regular steelworks tour. Tours depart from the Tourist Information Centre on Lincoln Highway. Tel (08) 8645 7900Admission $16 Tours Mon, Wed, Fri 1.30pm Whyalla Maritime MuseumThis maritime museum features the HMAS Whyalla, Australia's largest permanently landlocked ship, which was the first ship to be built at the Whyalla shipyards. The museum has exhibits of the city's ship building industry and the WWII warships that were constructed here. Lincoln Highway, WhyallaTel (08) 8645 8900 Admission $8 Open 10am-4pm daily; ship tours 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm |
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