Travelling the Wa and Sa Peninsulas..

Colleen4884 · Veteran Member

Travelling the Wa and Sa Peninsulas..

Clare46 · Senior Member

I really enjoyed the Eyre Peninsula. It was a favourite part of my trip to the west

villatranquilla · Guru

we did the Yorke 3 years ago and can't wait to get back there - stayed at Stansbury - had a water front site - beautiful -(cleanest ablutions ever seen) and also stayed at Pt Broughton - another great spot - fishing was great at both places - want to spend a month there next time.

ken thomas · Guru

Just spent 10 days at Port Hughes right on the beach,near pier and pub
Excellent views and if the weather is not to windy majic spot.
You cannot go wrong by stopping at any of the places along the peninsula's
Ken

wendyv · Guru

The Eyre Peninsula is well worth a visit. We have visited it several times. Favourite spots are Streaky Bay, Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln. The coastal scenery down the western side is quite spectacular; we are not so impressed with the eastern side. The National Parks at Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln are great. The Whalers' Way drive is a must, out of Port Lincoln, even though it costs to drive it.

Can't comment on the other peninsulas - haven't been there yet.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Was camping on the Fleurieu Pen many years ago and loved it. Definitely on my list to go back there.

Colleen4884 · Veteran Member

Thank you for everyones opinions much appreciated smile

Cruising Granny · Guru

I've lived on or travelled all of them. The Eyre Peninsula and it's national parks and coastlines is something you shouldn't drive past if you're doing the lap. Sheringa Beach between Coffin Bay and Elliston is one of my faves.
The Yorke Peninsula is a farming region with good fishing. Check it out, and the beaches, the national parks right down to the light house on the "toe". Some of the roads are a little wavy to slightly understate it, but take it easy and you'll enjoy where you are.
There are lots of little cafe's and bakeries, nice parks and beaut country pubs.
The Fleurieu south of Adelaide is also a region of diverse agriculture, coastal communities right down to Cape Jervice and Victor Harbour, around to Goolwa. It's a very pretty region right now. Also lots of coffee shops, wineries and bakeries. You might slip in a trip to the Barossa in there, and the Adelaide Hills. SA's history started there.
Don't forget to call in to cafe' Cruising Granny on the way through. I might have to invest in a coffee machine at this rate.
Safe travels.

AlbyofCraigmore · Member

We have been to all of those Peninsulas several times in the last 5 years on and off. You are welcome to read my journals and look at the photos on my website.

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We love those areas. But then again, we live in SA. smile

cheers,

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-- Edited by AlbyofCraigmore on Monday 12th of September 2011 06:14:18 PM

DeBe · Guru

We Live on SYP so are biased, great place. Rob & Elaine spent a week in our back yard & still didnt see it all.

mr ed · Veteran Member

Yorke Pen is a perfect spot for sights and fishing. The people are very friendly and the caravan parys great. Blue crabs are starting to become plentiful. Yum. Pt Vincent is a lovely place

Mr Ed

gordon_adl · Senior Member

What are the best times of the years for the eyre and yorke? We're planning on going the last two weeks in november. Hoping not too hot yet.

Technomad · Senior Member

Can reccomend Stansbury Foreshore Caravan Park, easy take off point to explore the bottom half, tons of whiting if you have a boat, squid and plenty of pensioners that will tell you how. Crabs starting now, so have a good time, I'm jealous. Ask where armchair rock is, just south of town, relaxing fishing especially during strong westerlies.

Ma · Guru

DeBe wrote:
We Live on SYP so are biased, great place. Rob & Elaine spent a week in our back yard & still didnt see it all.

Lovely part of the world DeBe and you can bet we will be back to see some more of it at the first opportunity.

snapper49 · Senior Member

I live at Whyalla upper Eyre Peninsula
Some great places to stay coming up from Port Lincoln
Louth Bay ($5 per night) ,Lipsons Cove (?) Tumby Bay (Cp) Arno Bay (Cp)
Port Gibbon Donation and Cowell (CP) Whyalla (Cp) pretty good as well and of course free camp at Point Lowly

Elle on Wheels · Guru

I loved the Yorke Peninsula and used to camp at a place called Butler's Beach in the late 80's early 90's which was a privately owned property. It was a great spot with 5 km of coastline and brilliant fishing. There were lots of camp spots and a few caravans on one of the beaches. It used to be really cheap but I just looked it up now and see that's it's gone up in price. You used to be able to park oyur van there for $5 a night. A camp spot was $2. Oh well, it's still fairly reasonable for what oyu get but it looks like you can't take vans thee any more or bush camp.

Colleen4884 · Veteran Member

Thank you everyone for you tips and opinions.. Maybe i should just go around all the peninsulas and check them out :) .. Im just hoping there is a few caravan parks as i have a tent but also hope they are pet friendly as my litte dog is my traveling companion..