Where to Stay in Eyre Peninsula
From waterfront pubs in Port Lincoln to oyster-village caravan parks on the far west coast.
Eyre Peninsula is a long, generous stretch of South Australian coast, and where you base yourself shapes the trip. The bustling fishing hub of Port Lincoln makes a natural launchpad for the south, while the quieter bays of the far west coast reward anyone happy to slow right down.
Coast and town
Port Lincoln offers the widest choice, from landmark waterfront hotels to marina-side pubs and a family wildlife park on the town's edge. Head west and the pace eases into oyster-farming villages and small holiday settlements, where a foreshore caravan park and a jetty are often the heart of things.
How to choose
Think about what you want from your days. If you are chasing seafood, swimming beaches and easy town amenities, stay close to the water in one of the bigger centres. If it is fishing, quiet and big skies you are after, the smaller bays near Streaky Bay, Smoky Bay and Ceduna are hard to beat. Either way, book ahead over summer and school holidays.
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Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln Hotel
Port Lincoln's landmark waterfront hotel, with bay-view rooms and a restaurant and bar overlooking the water. A comfortable, central base for those who want town amenities and the marina on their doorstep.
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Port LincolnMarina Hotel Port Lincoln
A waterfront pub with accommodation overlooking the Port Lincoln marina, pouring local beers alongside its rooms. Suits travellers who like a relaxed pub stay close to the boats, restaurants and foreshore.
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Port LincolnGlen-Forest Tourist Park
A family-friendly wildlife and activity park near Port Lincoln, combining hand-feeding of native animals with on-site stays. A good choice for families wanting space, encounters with wildlife and easy access to town.
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Streaky BayStreaky Bay Foreshore
The friendly waterfront of Streaky Bay, with a jetty, a sandy swimming beach and a foreshore caravan park right on the water. Ideal for caravanners and families chasing safe swimming and laid-back west coast days.
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CedunaSmoky Bay
A peaceful oyster-farming village near Ceduna with a long jetty and a popular foreshore caravan park. Best for travellers after quiet fishing, fresh oysters and an unhurried stay by the sea.
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Streaky BaySceale Bay
A small holiday settlement on a curving bay near Point Labatt, with safe swimming and good fishing. Suits self-contained travellers and shack-stayers who want a tucked-away coastal spot off the main drag.
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WhyallaFitzgerald Bay
A long, calm beachfront north of Point Lowly near Whyalla, lined with shacks and camping spots. A relaxed choice for campers and anglers wanting sheltered water and a low-key base on the upper Eyre Peninsula.
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