Key Information
Total driving distance: ~2,500 km (estimated based on locations).
Walking distance: Optional short walks on coastal tracks and beaches (no specific distances stated).
Total tour duration: 10 days / 9 nights.
Days 1–5
Day 1 – Adelaide to Port Augusta (~350 km, ~4 hours driving)
Complimentary pick-up from Adelaide CBD accommodation at approximately 8 am.
• Head north along Eastern side of Gulf St Vincent with stories about early explorers.
• Stop at historical coastal towns to learn maritime history.
• Stroll around Port Germein (longest wooden jetty in Southern Hemisphere, old lighthouse erected 1894).
• Explore Southern Flinders Ranges (600-million-year-old mountain peaks).
• Visit Pt Augusta Wadlata Outback Centre.
• Flinders Lookout in Australian Arid Lands Botanical Garden for sunset over Flinders Ranges.
Meals: Picnic or café lunch included; dinner at local pub or restaurant at own expense. Overnight: Augusta Westside Motel.
Day 2 – Port Augusta to Port Lincoln (~450 km, ~5 hours driving)
• Head down Eastern side of Spencer Gulf to Whyalla (Visitors Centre, Maritime Museum).
• Wander around Visitors Centre and Maritime Museum.
• Follow main coast road to Cowell (silo art).
• Photograph Tumby Bay Silo art.
• Break at Port Neil.
• Onto Port Lincoln.
Meals: Continental breakfast included; lunch at café or bakery included; dinner at local pub or restaurant at own expense. Overnight: Port Lincoln Hotel.
Day 3 – Port Lincoln Exploration (~100 km, ~2 hours driving)
• Wake up to views of Boston Bay (world’s largest natural harbours).
• Stroll amongst fishing fleet at Lincoln Cove Marina.
• Explore south-west region of Port Lincoln’s natural coastal area (rugged coastline, secluded beaches, Southern Ocean).
• Picnic lunch at Sleaford Bay.
• Visit Port Lincoln National Park (coastal cliffs, deserted islands, Wanna Beach).
• Relax and photograph whales (Southern Right and Humpback often seen in May and October).
Meals: Breakfast at Port Lincoln hotel/motel included; lunch of wraps, juice, tea, coffee, and cake included; 2-course meal at Port Lincoln Hotel restaurant included. Overnight: Port Lincoln Hotel.
Day 4 – Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay (~50 km, ~1 hour driving)
• Relaxing morning around shops and foreshore.
• See bronze statue of Makybe Diva (three-time Melbourne Cup winner).
• Head to Coffin Bay after lunch.
• Oyster farm tour and tasting at 2:30 pm (put on waders, feed on Pacific and native Angasi oysters if available).
• Drive to Long Beach.
• Stroll along white sandy seashore.
• Fishing for King George Whiting or Garfish (rods and gear supplied).
• Birdwatching or relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast at Port Lincoln hotel/motel included; lunch at local bakery or café included; meal of fresh local seafood or vegetarian meal cooked on barbie outside cabin, with glass of beer, wine or soft drink included. Overnight: Coffin Bay Discovery Park.
Day 5 – Coffin Bay Exploration (~100 km, ~2 hours driving)
• Explore pristine Coffin Bay National Park (Point Avoid, Almonta Beach, Golden Island, secluded beaches).
• Visit Point Avoid and Almonta Beach.
• See Golden Island and secluded beaches.
• Wildlife spotting (Emus, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Ospreys, rarer coastal birds).
• Birdwatching or relaxing.
• Swimming in crystal clear ocean water if warm.
Meals: Continental breakfast or bacon and eggs on toast (or both) included (self-wash dishes); lunch at café included; barbie and fresh salad (local produce) included. Overnight: Coffin Bay Discovery Park.
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