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5-Day Eyre Peninsula Private Escape from Adelaide
Highlights
- Savour world-famous Pacific oysters at a working farm in Coffin Bay, immersing in the region's rich seafood culture.
- Drift along the rugged coastline on Whalers Way, experiencing breathtaking views and the serenity of untouched beaches.
- Explore the vibrant local wildlife and meet the passionate locals who call the Eyre Peninsula home.
- Relax in luxury at Sofitel Adelaide before embarking on a three-day adventure into this stunning natural paradise.
Pure oceans brimming with diverse marine life and framed by immense, rugged coastline. Untouched beaches, pockets of bushland teeming with wildlife and seafood sought-after the world over. Welcome to the Eyre Peninsula, a land where you can awaken your senses and tame your soul immersed in the wilderness. After a night in luxury at the Sofitel Adelaide, spend three days on an Eyre Peninsula exploration that will unearth the region’s thriving food culture, breathtaking natural wonders and abundant wildlife. Chug out to a working oyster farm and taste world-famous Pacific oysters in situ among the turquoise waters of Coffin Bay. Then sprawl out on a secluded beach without another soul in sight. Meander along the coast on the iconic Whalers Way drive, get up close to iconic Australian animals, sample local wines and produce, and meet the locals who live and work in this diverse landscape. And that’s just the start.
Itinerary highlights
Day 1 – Adelaide
Arrive by own arrangement to Adelaide and receive an airport transfer from Adelaide Airport to the Sofitel, where you can relax and settle in to enjoy their world-class hospitality. There is much to unearth in this boutique metropolis, where you’ll find laneways lined with bars and heritage architecture framed by contemporary street art. Spend the day as you please and enjoy a restful night’s sleep before your early flight to Australia’s Seafood Frontier tomorrow.
Accommodation – Sofitel Adelaide
Meals
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Day 2 – Adelaide to Port Lincoln
A transfer will whisk you away from your Adelaide accommodation to the airport for your short 45-minute flight to Port Lincoln. Your expert local guide awaits your arrival, coffee at the ready. Make our way to Lincoln National Park. Kick off your shoes and have a walk along the beach while your guide lets down the tyres in preparation for a 4WD adventure through the dunes. Set to the soundtrack of the bush and waves lapping on the shores below, take a moment of repose immersed in nature.
Lunch is courtesy of local favourite, the iconic Fresh Fish Place, where you can sample the Eyre Peninsula’s seafood bounty, including oysters, scallops, crayfish, crab and fish. Join a local legend out on the water aboard the ‘Tesla’, a unique electric canal cruiser. Cruise Port Lincoln’s marina and learn about the Eyre Peninsula’s enviable seafood industry, surrounded by Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet.
Back in town, unpack and refresh at the Port Lincoln Hotel, perched on Boston Bay, before making your way to the waterfront Marina Hotel for dinner featuring the region’s best produce.
Accommodation – Port Lincoln Hotel
Meals – L | D
Day 3 – Coffin Bay
Head down the coast to taste world-famous Coffin Bay oysters. On this three-hour meet-the-grower experience, glide through crystal-clear waters to a working oyster farm and sample plump Pacific oysters straight from the source. Back on land, enjoy some free time in Coffin Bay to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Next, arrive at Yarnbala for a grounding and immersive experience in nature with the property owner, Kane. On this 1.5-hour guided tour through South Australia’s last grassy she-oak woodlands, Kane will share his wisdom and passion for the native fauna and flora of the area. Taste native bush foods and learn about the ancient art of water divining. Feel a deep connection to Country during a mesmerising didgeridoo performance and soak up the serenity of the Australian bush.
Visit Coffin Bay National Park, home to a swathe of the Eyre Peninsula’s best beaches, including Almonta Beach and back in Port Lincoln, the remains of the day are yours to enjoy while dinner is courtesy of the award-winning restaurant Del Giorno’s.
Accommodation – Port Lincoln Hotel
Meals – B | D
Port Lincoln and surrounds
Your final day on the Eyre Peninsula kicks off at Sleaford Bay, where undulating dunes give way to crystal clear waters frequented by dolphins and whales. A scenic drive along Whalers Way brings you to Mikkira Station and the chance to get up close with some 150 wild koalas residing among the mana gum mallee. Home to the only wild koala population on the peninsula, as well as kangaroos and emus, this sanctuary is a must for wildlife lovers. The on-site historic homestead offers a glimpse back in time to the lives of the region’s pioneers.
Come lunchtime, arrive at our final destination, Boston Bay Wines. Graze on fresh local produce and taste a range of premium wines over a long lunch. Nourished by local produce and rejuvenated by nature, your guide will drop you back at the airport for your return flight to Adelaide. An airport transfer back to Sofitel Adelaide is taken care of, and you will arrive around 7 pm.
Accommodation – Sofitel Adelaide
Meals – B | L
Day 5 – Adelaide
Enjoy a sleep-in this morning, followed by a delicious breakfast buffet spread at the gorgeous hotel restaurant Level 9. You can store your luggage with the concierge if you would like to do some more sightseeing around Adelaide, and your airport transfer back to the airport is included and will be arranged for you based on your flight time.
Meals
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Tour details
- On demand
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://untamedescapes.com.au/accessible-travel/
Operation information
Untamed Escapes – Adelaide
Untamed Escapes connects travellers from all walks of life with adventure, culture, wildlife, wellness, and epicurean experiences in nature. Guided by a team of passionate storytellers, the 1-10 day small group and exclusive private tours unearth the remote regions throughout South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory’s Red Centre.
Untamed Escapes’ diverse experiences include camping adventures, luxury gourmet getaways, wellness retreats, Indigenous culture, wildlife and conservation. If off-the-shelf isn’t your style, they can handcraft a tailor-made experience to suit your needs.
Untamed Escapes enables people to escape, unwind, connect, and transform. They have partnered with the best suppliers and wellness practitioners in their regions and introduce travellers to the local makers, creators, growers and characters. Untamed Escapes feel great satisfaction as they witness travellers’ transformation as they reconnect to Country and self.
Recognised as a Green Travel Leader, Advanced Eco-Accredited Operator and Climate Change Innovator by Eco-Tourism Australia, they are passionate about taking a regenerative approach to tourism. Their vision is to ensure that their tours contribute to the flourishing of the ecosystems and communities they visit, also giving travellers opportunities to ‘give back’ on their trips.
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Welcome with Pride Trained
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA