Eyre Peninsula
The Eyre Peninsula is Australia’s ultimate temperate aquatic playground, featuring striking coastlines, vast sand dunes, rugged offshore islands, secluded coves and incredible marine encounters.
The pristine waters are a sanctuary for some of Australia’s most unique and curious marine creatures including dolphins, Australian Sea Lions, Giant Cuttlefish, Leafy Sea Dragons, Southern Right Whales and the awesome Great White Shark. The region has become renowned for offering opportunities to interact with these wild marine creatures and gaining a unique perspective into their natural environments.
With over 2,000 kilometres of coastline, the Eyre Peninsula offers endless vistas of the rugged Great Australian Bight, but experiences are not limited to the shoreline. Venturing further inland, the region is home to distinctive rock formations, a rich geological history and a variety of flora and fauna.
The Southern Eyre Peninsula is home to 270 species of birds and 1,900 native plant species, with a variety of habitats including coastal dune shrublands, mallee woodlands and saltmarshes.
Quick facts
- Swim with Australian Sea-lions otherwise known as the puppy dogs of the sea
- Eyre Peninsula boasts 2,000 kilometres of coastline with the rugged limestone cliffs a sanctuary for Osprey and White-bellied Sea Eagles and numerous seabirds
- The Neptune Islands offer year round Great White Shark cage diving, with larger females migrating to the area from April to August
- Western Grey Kangaroos, Emus, Koalas, Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats, Rosenberg's Goanna, dolphins and numerous bushbirds, seabirds and water birds present
Experiences
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Around Australia in 50 Days Expedition
From $18,220 USD
50 days/49 nights
Around Australia in 50 Days Expedition
From $18220.00 USD
50 days/49 nights
Embark on the ultimate wildlife trip around Australia, a journey that takes you through the diverse landscapes of this vast continent with encounters of wildlife of every kind.
From the rugged Outback to the pristine beaches, explore iconic destinations like the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu, Kangaroo Island, Tasmania and the... -
Australia's Ultimate Predators
From $1,420 USD
6 days/5 nights
Australia's Ultimate Predators
From $1420.00 USD
6 days/5 nights
Sure to make the adrenaline pump, this itinerary showcases Australia's ultimate marine predators including the Saltwater Crocodile, Great White Shark and Orca.
Feel the exhilaration of a Great White Shark Cage Dive off the Eyre Peninsula alongside premium 4WD touring through pristine National Parks.
Take cruises on the Daintree River... -
Coast to Coast Diving Australia
From $5,500 USD
16 days/15 nights
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Coast to Coast Diving Australia
From $5500.00 USD
16 days/15 nights
This itinerary connects the world's most famous reef on the east coast, the world's largest fringing reef on the west coast with temperate aquatic activities on Australia's south coast.
Explore the world-famous Daintree National Park combined with a four-day liveaboard dive trip of the Great Barrier Reef to see turtles,... -
Eyre Peninsula Wildlife & Ocean Encounters
From $1,499 USD
3 days/3 nights
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Eyre Peninsula Wildlife & Ocean Encounters
From $1499.00 USD
3 days/3 nights
This three-day adventure combines the best terrestrial and marine protected areas across the region including the opportunity to swim with wild Sea-Lions and Bottlenose Dolphins, see Emus, wild Koalas and Kangaroos and the Rosenbergs Goanna!
Be mesmerised by the agility, curiosity and playful interaction from Australian Sea-Lions; the ‘puppy dogs... -
Eyre Peninsula Winter Whale Watching and Wildlife Encounter
From $2,375 USD
4 days/4 nights
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Eyre Peninsula Winter Whale Watching and Wildlife Encounter
From $2375.00 USD
4 days/4 nights
Fowler's Bay in South Australia is where you will encounter numerous opportunities to watch these magnificent creatures in their natural state; the Southern Right Whale and Humpback Whale.
Not to be outshone is the hospitality of the local country towns, majestic coastline all the way down to Port Lincoln, native... -
Great White Shark Cage Dive Packages
From $950 USD
2 days/2 nights
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Great White Shark Cage Dive Packages
From $950.00 USD
2 days/2 nights
Experience the amazing Eyre Peninsula, with a choice of these two day adventures, encompassing the exhilarating Great White Shark Cage Dive! Experience premium 4WD touring, aquatic activities and culinary offerings across Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay or surrounds.
Tour stunning Port Lincoln, nestled on the shores of beautiful Boston Bay where... -
Ocean to Outback Safari
From $6,700 USD
12 days/11 nights
Ocean to Outback Safari
From $6700.00 USD
12 days/11 nights
In the minds of most travellers, nothing represents Australia better than animals, beaches and the outback. This journey blends the best of these, with visits to three regions that are off the beaten track but abundant in both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.
Visit the sublime coastlines of the Eyre Peninsula,... -
Port Lincoln Wildlife Encounters
From $960 USD
2 days/2 nights
Port Lincoln Wildlife Encounters
From $960.00 USD
2 days/2 nights
This incredible two day adventure combines the best terrestrial and marine protected areas across the region including Lincoln National Park, Coffin Bay National Park, Big Swamp, Mikkira Station and Mount Dutton Bay Conservation Park.
On shore, there is an abundance of seabirds, shorebirds, songbirds, parrots (including the beautiful Port Lincoln... -
Southern Eyre Peninsula Birdwatching
From $1,160 USD
3 days/2 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds
Wildlife Interests: Birds
Southern Eyre Peninsula Birdwatching
From $1160.00 USD
3 days/2 nights
Home to 270 species of birds and 1900 native plant species, this tour across the Southern Eyre Peninsula traverses coastal dune shrublands, mallee woodlands, sandflats, saltmarsh, subcoastal and clifftops.
There are opportunities to observe waders and seabirds including Little Pied and Black Cormorants, Grey and Chestnut Teal Ducks, Pink Eared... -
Summer Walking and Wellness Sojourn
From $6,990 USD
12 days/11 nights
Summer Walking and Wellness Sojourn
From $6990.00 USD
12 days/11 nights
Explore Australia's most renowned hiking region, with this adventure combining Tasmania wilderness and Maria Island, with a health and wellness experience on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Combine short walks across some of Tasmania's beautiful landscapes and temperate rainforests including Mt Hartz, Mt Field, Tasman Peninsula and Mt Wellington.
Take a... -
Ultimate Birdwatching Australia - Forests and Coasts
From $8,865 USD
13 days/12 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds
Wildlife Interests: Birds
Ultimate Birdwatching Australia - Forests and Coasts
From $8865.00 USD
13 days/12 nights
Discover renowned birdwatching regions across Southeastern Australia at their migratory and seasonal peak, combining the biodiverse forests, beaches and wetlands of East Gippsland, Kangaroo Island, the Southern Eyre Peninsula and Tasmania.
Explore scenic bushland and private farmland locations just outside of Sydney, along the Great Western Wildlife Corridor, with Emus,... -
Ultimate Summer Snorkelling Adventures
From $3,370 USD
10 days/9 nights
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Ultimate Summer Snorkelling Adventures
From $3370.00 USD
10 days/9 nights
Discover Australia's best-known ecological wonder, the Great Barrier Reef, with the aquatic playground of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula and the sublime beaches of Western Australia.
Immerse yourself in the pristine waters of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, on a snorkel adventure with resident bottlenose, just outside of Perth.
Experience the... -
Ultimate Whale Watching Eastern Australia
From $4,370 USD
13 days/12 nights
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Ultimate Whale Watching Eastern Australia
From $4370.00 USD
13 days/12 nights
A must for a whale enthusiast, this adventure provides the opportunity to encounter migrating Humpback Whales across the world's first Whale Heritage site of Hervey Bay, outside Sydney Harbour and Southern Right Whales from the rugged Great Australian Bight.
Visit world-famous Hervey Bay, known for having some of the most... -
West to South Coast Family Adventures
From $3,240 USD
10 days/9 nights
West to South Coast Family Adventures
From $3240.00 USD
10 days/9 nights
Connect with your family and Australia's incredible aquatic and coastal wildlife on this epic West Coast-focused Australian adventure.
Immerse yourself in the pristine waters of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, on a snorkel adventure with resident bottlenose dolphins, or explore the unique boom net swim on the specially designed vessel... -
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife
From $6,190 USD
16 days/15 nights
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife
From $6190.00 USD
16 days/15 nights
Visit some of the most famous wineries, distilleries and producers across the culinary hotspots of Margaret River, Eyre Penisula and Tasmania, combined with wildlife encounters to provide you with a perfect blend of experiences.
Visit the tranquil waters of Dunsborough or Augusta, to observe Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales and...