Eyre Peninsula Whale Watching – 7 Day Tour

Our adventure begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from the Alba Hotel, 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 Spencer Gulf. Arrive at Port Augusta, a historic seaport and railway hub known as the “Crossroads of Australia.”

After lunch, we immerse ourself in the wonders of the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens with a guided tour of its diverse arid-zone habitats. continuing along the Eyre Highway to Kimba, founded in 1915, named from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Bushfire’. It’s a place to connect with history and community. Home to 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.

We have lunch at Elliston located on the beautiful Waterloo Bay, followed by a breathtaking scenic cliff top drive, providing stunning coastal views. 

We arrive at Port Lincoln mid-afternoon.

Overnight en-suite accommodation Best Western 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.

Dinner not included tonight.

Overnight en-suite accommodation Best Western Hotel or similar

After breakfast, 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.

After lunch in Tumby Bay, 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 arriving in Whyalla late afternoon.

Overnight en-suite accommodation Comfort Inn or similar.

This morning starts with a 45-minute boat tour. View the famous giant Cuttlefish in all their spectacular colours along with other marine life that greets you from the comfort of a fully shaded glass-bottom boat.

The second tour is a visit of the HMAS Whyalla; the first ship built in the Whyalla Shipyards in 1941.The ship stands high and dry, 2km from the sea and 2 metres off the ground.  We will enjoy the unique experience of actually walking under the ship before climbing aboard. 

We head to Port Augusta for lunch and slowly make our way back to Adelaide via Port Germein, once an important hub for the surrounding districts following the opening of its jetty in 1881-at the time known as the longest jetty in the Southern hemisphere.

We arrive back in Adelaide at around 6pm.