Port Lincoln Trip Overview
Wind your way along a slice of Australia’s most breathtaking coastline, encountering abundant wildlife, secluded pockets of paradise and seafood sourced from the surrounding waters along the way. Roam, where the bush rolls into the sea at one of the Eyre Peninsula’s famed beaches, then meander along an iconic stretch of coastline where rugged cliffs give way to the sapphire ocean below. Afterwards, feast on seafood fresh off the boat. Sampling the best of the day’s catch, you’ll begin to understand why Port Lincoln is renowned as the seafood capital of South Australia. Wash it all down with a local wine tasting, then venture on; close up wildlife encounters with koalas, kangaroos and iconic Australian wildlife await.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Port Lincoln, Australia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia
Wind your way along a slice of Australia’s most breathtaking coastline, encountering abundant wildlife, secluded pockets of paradise and seafood sourced from the surrounding waters along the way. Roam, where the bush rolls into the sea at one of the Eyre Peninsula’s famed beaches, then meander along an iconic stretch of coastline where rugged cliffs give way to the sapphire ocean below. Afterwards, feast on seafood fresh off the boat. Sampling the best of the day’s catch, you’ll begin to understand why Port Lincoln is renowned as the seafood capital of South Australia. Wash it all down with a local wine tasting, then venture on; close up wildlife encounters with koalas, kangaroos and iconic Australian wildlife await.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lincoln National Park, Donington Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5607 Australia
As the sun slips across the landscape, your Eyre Peninsula exploration begins. You’ll be collected from your Port Lincoln accommodation between 7.30 am, and 8 am before venturing to the secluded shores and untouched bushland of Lincoln National Park. This coastal wilderness is a haven for some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife. Go untamed as you bear witness to nature in its wildest state. Here, emus stroll the shoreline, and the dense bush beyond is alive with the native birds.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wanna lookout, Wanna Rd, Lincoln National Park SA 5607, Australia
Ascend to Wanna Lookout for sweeping views across Sleaford Bay. Perched clifftop, chances are you’ll spot dolphins frolicking below or, come winter, whales making their way along the coast. Morning tea is paired with breathtaking views spanning across the harbour at a locally-loved picnic spot, then kick off your shoes and walk along the powder-white sand of Surfleet Beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mikkira Station, 30KM Southwest From Port Lincoln On Mikkira Lane Of Fishery Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
A scenic drive along Whalers Way brings you to Mikkira Station and the chance to get up close with some 150 wild koalas residing among the mana gum mallee. Home to the only wild koala population on the peninsula, as well as kangaroos and emus, this sanctuary is a must for wildlife lovers. In addition, the on-site historic homestead offers a glimpse back in time to the lives of the region’s pioneers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Fresh Fish Place, 20 Proper Bay Rd, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Making our way back towards Port Lincoln, stop for lunch at a popular local haunt, the Fresh Fish Place. Sample the region’s world-renowned seafood as you watch the day’s catch brought into Australia’s largest port.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, 877 Clarkes Lane Greenpatch SA, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5607 Australia
By mid-afternoon, arrive at Lincoln Estate for wine tastings and see kangaroos, parrots and other wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Winter Hill Lookout, Winters Hill Rd, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5606 Australia
Soak in the last moments of the day atop Winters Hill lookout. Finally, we’ll drop you back to your Port Lincoln accommodation between 5 pm and 5.30 pm, with a camera full of moments that will be etched in your memory long after you’ve left the Eyre Peninsula.
Duration: 30 minutes
