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1 Day Port Lincoln & Coffin Bay Tour

Duration: 1 Day
Starts / Ends: Port Lincoln
Price Per: From $375.00
Suited To: All Ages
Accommodation: N/A

Experience the best of Port Lincoln and its surrounds. Combining wildlife and untamed scenery, this 1-day tour showcases the highlights of Australia’s seafood capital!

HIGHLIGHTS

Port Lincoln Tours for food and nature lovers

 

Wind your way along a slice of Australia’s most breathtaking coastline, encountering abundant wildlife, secluded pockets of paradise and seafood sourced from the surrounding waters along the way. Roam, where the bush rolls into the sea at one of the Eyre Peninsula’s famed beaches, then meander along an iconic stretch of coastline where rugged cliffs give way to the sapphire ocean below. Afterwards, feast on seafood fresh off the boat. Sampling the best of the day’s catch, you’ll begin to understand why Port Lincoln is renowned as the seafood capital of South Australia. Have close-up wildlife encounters with koalas, and learn about the region from your passionate storyteller guide.

 

A Taste of Coffin Bay

 

Discover remote turquoise oceans and pristine coastal wilderness on this gourmet meet-the-grower experience from Port Lincoln. Glide through crystal-clear waters to a working oyster farm and sample plump Pacific oysters straight from the source. Once you have tasted them, you will understand why Coffin Bay oysters are recognised as some of the world’s best.

 

Upgrade to a 3-hour cruise to take a deeper dive into the bay’s beauty and pull on some waders for a fully immersive oyster experience. Explore Coffin Bay National Park, home to stunning beaches and local wildlife. Enjoy a gourmet seafood feast at Oyster HQ, followed by premium wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines with breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean. Along the way, you’ll get to know the local producers and understand the community and landscape through the eyes of those who know it best.

PRIVATE UPGRADE TO 4WD TOUR

 

If the dates you’d like to travel are unavailable in the calendar, or you’d prefer to travel in a private four-wheel drive in your own group, you can upgrade your tour to a private option. We can tailor-make the day around your interests and head off-road for a little adventure if that is your style. See Know Before You Go below for more information.

 

 

Untamed Moments:

 

  • Savour the sights in Lincoln National Park
  • Traverse the rugged coastline along Whalers Way
  • Sample fresh-caught seafood during lunch at the Fresh Fish Place
  • Oyster lease tour and tasting with Experience Coffin Bay
  • Roam white sandy beaches in Coffin Bay National Park
  • Gourmet seafood lunch at Oyster HQ
  • Sample Boston Bay Wines overlooking the bay
  • See wildlife and wild koalas at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary
  • 4WD adventure through the dunes (private tour only)
  • Unearth the real Eyre Peninsula with your expert local guide

 

Itinerary for Port Lincoln -

As the sun slips across the landscape, your Eyre Peninsula exploration begins. You’ll be collected from your Port Lincoln accommodation between 7.30 am and 8 am before venturing to the secluded shores and untouched bushland of Lincoln National Park. This coastal wilderness is a haven for some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife. Here, emus stroll the shoreline, and the dense bush beyond is alive with native birds. Ascend to Wanna Lookout for sweeping views across Sleaford Bay. Morning tea is paired with breathtaking views at a locally-loved picnic spot.

 

Making our way back towards Port Lincoln, stop for lunch at a popular local haunt, the Fresh Fish Place. Sample the region’s world-renowned seafood fresh from Australia’s busiest fishing fleet. Next, a scenic drive along the untamed coastline of Whalers Way brings you to Mikkira Station and the chance to get up close with some 150 wild koalas residing among the manna gum. Home to the only wild koala population on the peninsula, as well as kangaroos and emus, this sanctuary is a must for wildlife lovers. In addition, the on-site historic homestead offers a glimpse back in time to the lives of the region’s pioneers.

 

Soak in the last moments of the day atop Winters Hill lookout. Finally, we’ll drop you back to your Port Lincoln accommodation between 5 pm, with a camera full of moments that will be etched in your memory long after you’ve left the Eyre Peninsula.

 

 

Itinerary for Coffin Bay

 

 

If uncovering remote turquoise oceans and pristine coastal wilderness while indulging in an award-winning farm-to-fork experience sounds like your kind of day, then this tour is perfect for you.

 

Start your journey by meeting your Untamed Escapes Guide and taking a short drive down the coast to board CBO1 for a taste of world-famous Coffin Bay oysters. Experience Coffin Bay offers two exceptional oyster experiences from which to choose. The rate includes the “Short & Sweet” 90-minute tour, which includes a cruise to the first-ever Coffin Bay oyster farm. As you sit back and relax, a veteran oyster farmer will share the history of oyster farming and the secrets behind producing world-class oysters. Learn how to shuck like a pro and have the option to purchase local sparkling wine to complement these delicious morsels.

 

For an even more immersive experience, upgrade to the 3-hour Oyster Farm and Bay Tour. This extended journey cruises 16km into the crystal-clear turquoise waters to an oyster farm. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the stunning Coffin Bay coastline, with views of secluded islands, pillowy beaches, and, if you’re lucky, playful pods of dolphins. This tour includes waders, allowing you to walk among the oyster beds in the calm waters. This optional upgrade costs an additional $95 per person.

 

Your day also includes visiting Coffin Bay National Park, home to some of the Eyre Peninsula’s best beaches, including Almonta Beach, and a habitat for many kangaroos and emus. You will also enjoy a relaxing lunch at Oyster HQ, where you can enjoy a range of local produce sourced from the surrounding sea and land while overlooking the bay.

 

Finally, back in Port Lincoln, you’ll be treated to sweeping views at Boston Bay Wines. Perched above the Southern Ocean, you can sample a range of premium wines before being dropped off at your Port Lincoln accommodation between 5 pm and 5:30 pm.

INCLUDED

  • A local storyteller (Guide)
  • All activities and national park fees
  • Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour with 4 oysters and waders
  • Wine Tasting
  • Morning tea
  • Pick up and drop off in Port Lincoln