Plan your trip to Port Lincoln
There are several ways to travel to Port Lincoln, with the most common being by car or plane. Visitors also arrive by cruise ship or private boat, and a ferry service operates between Wallaroo and Lucky Bay, providing another convenient option.
Travelling by road
Whether you love a classic road trip, a relaxing ferry ride, or a comfortable coach journey, there are plenty of ways to make your way to Port Lincoln.
Driving from Adelaide:
The road trip from Adelaide to Port Lincoln is a scenic journey of about 647 km, taking roughly seven hours. The route takes you through Port Augusta, then along the Lincoln Highway past Whyalla, Cowell, and Tumby Bay before arriving in Port Lincoln.
By Coach:
Prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride? Premier Stateliner runs a coach service from Adelaide to Port Lincoln. The trip takes about ten hours, with fares starting from $120 per adult.
Travelling by air
Port Lincoln Airport is located just 14 km north of the city and is the busiest regional airport in South Australia. Both Rex and QantasLink operate multiple daily flights between Adelaide and Port Lincoln, making it a quick and easy journey.
Travelling by Cruise Ship
Cruise ships dock at Brennan Jetty, just a short 10-minute walk from the town centre. While in port, visitors are invited to join a variety of local tours, with a range of operators offering experiences specially suited to cruise passengers.
Accommodation in Port Lincoln
Once you arrive, you will need the perfect place to stay. Use the search bar below to explore a wide range of accommodation options available in Port Lincoln — from waterfront hotels and cosy bed and breakfasts to self-contained apartments and holiday parks.
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Dining in Port Lincoln & Southern Eyre Peninsula
Seafood lovers have plenty of options on where and what they might like to eat—be it fine dining in one of the many local restaurants, a quick meal in a café, or simply catching your own and cooking it on the beach.
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Day Trips From Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln has many day trips on offer. For those who like a well-organised outing, local tour operators offer a variety of water-based adventures and land-based experiences. If doing your own thing and setting your own pace appeals, there are all sorts of destinations, activities and local places of interest to keep you well occupied. The Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre is your best starting point.
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Visitor Information Centre
The Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre on Tasman tce is your one-stop-shop for fishing charters; land-based tours; sea lion and bay cruises; shark cage diving; oyster farm tours; and all permits, and passes to local parks/attractions.
You can also plan your stay, get valuable visitor information, brochures, souvenirs, postcards and more. Public wifi access is available, photocopying, faxing and it is an access point for town water.
Great Walks & Trails
Walkers will love the Parnkalla trail named after the original inhabitants the Barngarla Aboriginal people which winds its way along the entire Port Lincoln coast. There is also a Heritage Trail that runs from Springfield Drive to Stuart Terrace incorporating public art and informative signs recognising the people and history of the area.
There are also walking trails within the Lincoln National Park and nearby Coffin Bay National Park. Fees apply for entering, available to purchase at the Visitor Information Centre or over the phone 1300 788 378 during office hours.
Itineraries
If you’re the sort of person who likes to set their own agenda, why not create your own itinerary and visit Port Lincoln and surrounding areas at your own pace. The Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre is a great place to help you plan. They have all the information you need and can help you create day trip itineraries or plan your entire stay.