Adelaide to Eyre Peninsula Discovery - 8 Days

We meet our Tour Directors and fellow travellers before departing for the Clare Valley, one of Australia's oldest wine regions.

Please note: a passenger weight limit of 125kg applies to flights included in this tour; please contact us in advance if your weight exceeds this amount.

We explore the secluded Clare Valley, beginning with a guided tour of historic Bungaree Station, followed by a visit to a renowned local winery for a leisurely lunch and wine tastings. We continue our journey north, arriving in Port Augusta later in the afternoon.

Departing Port Augusta, we travel down the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula, stopping at Whyalla to visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum, home to the former HMAS Whyalla, the first ship built in the Whyalla Shipyards in 1941.Travelling through the scenic seaside towns of Cowell and Tumby Bay - the latter known for its large painted grain silo - we arrive in Port Lincoln, the seafood and fishing capital of the Eyre Peninsula, for a 3-night stay.

Today, we journey to the foot of the Eyre Peninsula and travel along Whalers Way, joining a fully guided interpretive tour that highlights the area's spectacular, rugged coastal scenery.We also enjoy a 2-hour cruise across the beautiful waters of Boston Bay.

We gain deeper insight into Port Lincoln's thriving seafood industry with an interpretive tour of the marina, home to the largest commercial fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere, led by a knowledgeable local guide. We go behind the scenes on a tour offering a fascinating look at the region's world-class fishing operations, rewarded with a gourmet seafood lunch, followed by a visit to the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum.This afternoon, we head to Yarnbala for a guided tour through a unique and endangered ecosystem, learning about native bush tucker and the ancient skill of water divining, and spotting native fauna including emus, goannas and possums. We enjoy a drink and musical performance at the central meeting place before returning to Port Lincoln for an indulgent seafood dinner together at our hotel this evening.

Departing Port Lincoln, we make our way to Coffin Bay for a tour and tasting at the award-winning Coffin Bay Oyster Farm. Further west, the Eyre Peninsula reveals its rugged coastal beauty, with Murphy's Haystacks - striking rock formations shaped by wind and weather - and the isolated town of Streaky Bay both offering interesting stops before we reach Ceduna, for a 2-night stay.

We visit the Head of Bight, keeping an eye out for Southern Right whales that gather here to feed and calve during their winter migration. This unique site sees a mini-desert of towering sand dunes meet a sheer line of 90-metre limestone cliffs, with whales congregating in the sheltered bay below.

Please note: a weight limit of 125kg applies to the scenic flight included today. The day's tour splits into two groups, with one group flying to the Head of Bight before returning to Ceduna by coach, and the other completing the activities in reverse order. Maximum passenger weight limits apply to all scenic or transfer flights.

In the afternoon, we visit an interpretive centre operated by the Conservation and Land Management Department, before an included scenic flight offering a different perspective on the coastline we've been exploring from the ground. Tonight, we enjoy our final evening together at our hotel.

This morning, we say farewell to the Eyre Peninsula, concluding the tour with a flight back to Adelaide.