Eyre Peninsula Whale Watching –
6 Day Tour

Our adventure begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from your Adelaide CBD accommodation, heading north to the renowned Clare Valley wine region. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Seven hill grounds and church, home to the region’s oldest winery, established by Jesuit priests in 1851.

Next, travel to Melrose, a charming town nestled in the foothills of the Flinders Ranges. Journey through Wilmington and the scenic Horrocks Pass, offering breathtaking views over the Willochra Plain and Spencer Gulf. Arrive at Port Augusta, a historic seaport and railway hub known as the “Crossroads of Australia.”

Here, we immerse ourself in the wonders of the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens with a guided tour of its diverse arid-zone habitats. After lunch, continue along the Eyre Highway to Kimba. Ascend to Whites Knob Lookout for stunning panoramic views and photo opportunities, including the Edward Eyre sculptures, the iconic Big Galah, and vibrant silo art.

Overnight: En-suite accommodation at Kimba Gateway Hotel.

We start our day with a hearty cooked breakfast before heading to Mt. Wudinna, South Australia’s largest granite monolith, and Pildappa Rock, known for its striking wave-like formations.

We continue our travels to Ceduna situated in the northwest corner of Eyre Peninsula, facing the islands of the Nuyts Archipelago. The name Ceduna comes from the local Aboriginal word Chedoona and is said to mean a place to sit down and rest.

On arrival we visit the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Within the museum are a number of historical displays covering the area’s pioneering past.

A unique feature of the museum is the Maralinga Room where visitors can view a number of radioactively inert objects souvenired from the British Government’s atomic tests of the 1940s and 50s. These tests were carried out at Maralinga and Emu – north of present-day Yalata.

Overnight en-suite accommodation at the Best Western, deluxe rooms or similar, Ceduna.

Today’s journey takes us to the pristine waters of Fowlers Bay, where we will enjoy a 2-hour cruise to witness the majestic Southern Right Whales and their calves. Each year from June through to October, over 100 individual whales pass through the bay on their annual migration—a truly unforgettable experience.

After lunch, visit Penong’s outdoor Windmill Museum, featuring Australia’s largest windmill, “Bruce,”. A tribute to farmers whirling workhorses the outdoor museum features a unique collection of around 20 donated and restored windmills

We then make our way to Streaky Bay this afternoon along the stunning coastline this is a significant breeding habitat for raptors such as the Southern osprey, White Bellied Sea Eagle and Peregrine Falcon.

Overnight en-suite accommodation at the Streaky Bay Hotel or similar

Travelling south to Point Labatt, home to a colony of Australian Sea Lions. We observe these fascinating creatures from a cliff-top viewing platform in their natural habitat. The reefs provide a resting place for the sea-lions, which have often spent several weeks at sea catching fish.

Some 40 km away we stop at Murphy’s Hay stacks they are ancient, wind-worn pillars and boulders of pink granite estimated to be over 1,500 million years old. Set in the middle of a wheat field and surrounded by mallee scrub, they are one of the most popular and photographed attractions on the Eyre Peninsula.

After lunch at Elliston, we travel to Coffin Bay one of the world’s best oyster growing regions .We visit an oyster farm ,this tour is very unique, the only one of its kind in the world, where you can wade out from the shore to the oyster farm, and sit on a purpose built floating pontoon and hear all about how oysters are farmed, and get to taste fresh oysters whilst sitting in the waters of Coffin Bay including a glass of bubbly. We arrive at Port Lincoln late afternoon.

Overnight en-suite accommodation Port Lincoln Hotel or similar

Port Lincoln’s economy is based on the huge grain-handling facilities, the canning and fish processing works, lamb’s wool , beef, and tuna farming for the Japanese market. It is home to Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet.

We start our day with a visit to the Fresh Fish Place for a behind-the-scenes tour of a multi-species seafood processing factory. Witness the art of oyster shucking, prawn peeling, and squid cleaning, and see the famed King George Whiting expertly filleted.

After lunch, we enjoy a 2.5-hour seafood sightseeing cruise across Boston Bay. Savour fresh prawns, mussels, sashimi tuna, and kingfish while learning about the thriving tuna and aquaculture industries.

Overnight en-suite accommodation Port Lincoln Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we head off to view some of the most spectacular coastal scenery the world has to offer. White sand beaches that stretch forever, rolling surf where pods of dolphins can be seen frolicking amongst the waves, and rugged cliffs that protect the unspoiled beauty of this pristine environment.

We arrive at Lucky Bay to board the ferry across Spencer Gulf to Wallaroo. From there we travel along the Copper Coast Highway, passing through Kadina and Port Wakefield, before returning to Adelaide to conclude this unforgettable adventure.