Coffin Bay National Park
Dunes, Surf Beaches & Sheltered Bays
A wild peninsula of windswept dunes, hidden bays and Southern Ocean surf beaches, much of it accessible only by four-wheel drive.
A wild peninsula at the edge of the bay
Protecting the rugged peninsula west of the township, Coffin Bay National Park is a place of contrasts: calm turquoise inlets on the bay side, and raw Southern Ocean surf on the ocean side. The sealed road reaches sheltered Yangie Bay, but the park really opens up for those with a four-wheel drive, who can reach Sensation Beach, Almonta Beach and the surf at Point Avoid.
In spring the heathlands erupt with wildflowers, emus and kangaroos graze the tracks, and ospreys and sea eagles patrol the cliffs. Several remote campsites let you stay the night under enormous dark skies.
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Last verified 8 August 2026 · source: South Australia Tourism - Coffin Bay National Park
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Coffin Bay National Park - frequently asked questions
Do you need a four-wheel drive for Coffin Bay National Park?
The sealed road reaches Yangie Bay and several lookouts that any vehicle can access, but much of the park - including remote surf beaches, dunes and campgrounds - requires a high-clearance four-wheel drive. Check current track conditions before entering.
Is there an entry fee for Coffin Bay National Park?
Yes, South Australian national park entry and camping fees apply. Passes can be bought online or at self-registration stations. Check the current fees before you visit.
What is there to do in Coffin Bay National Park?
The park offers white-sand beaches such as Almonta and Long Beach, clifftop lookouts at Point Avoid, sheltered bays for swimming and kayaking, four-wheel-drive tracks, walking trails, fishing and frequent wildlife including emus and seasonal whales.
Can you camp in Coffin Bay National Park?
Yes. There are campgrounds within the park, including at Yangie Bay and more remote sites reachable only by four-wheel drive. Sites must be booked and fees paid in advance through the South Australian parks system.
Sources
- South Australia Tourism - Coffin Bay National Park (accessed August 2026)
- Wikipedia - Coffin Bay National Park (accessed August 2026)
Image credits
- Western grey kangaroo, Coffin Bay National Park.jpg by Richard Kervin , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons