TOURS & ACTIVITIES
The tour itineraries are carefully created to accommodate the timetable of your cruise ship visit. This allows you plenty of time to return to the ship in time for your departure.
Below you'll find a list of guided tours that you can pre-book online or over the phone at the Visitor Information Centre. If you're looking to explore Port Lincoln at your own pace, then use our website to discover the best places to Eat and Drink and where to go to treat yourself to some retail therapy.
Hop On Hop Off Bus
The Hop on Hop off bus stops at Museums and local tourist spots and will show you a variety of Port Lincoln, picking up/drop off approximately every 1/2 hour. A must do sightseeing tour when in Port Lincoln!
Duration: 1 hour approximately
Price: $40.00 adult, $35.00 concession and $25.00 child. Family $110.00 2AD + 2CH
Port Lincoln Cruise Ship Tour
If you are cruising to Port Lincoln this summer, our exclusive Port Lincoln cruise ship tours allow you to sit back and relax as you soak up the untamed scenery of the region. Travel along a stretch of South Australia's most breathtaking coastline and learn about the history and heritage of Port Lincoln. Encounter abundant wildlife and secluded pockets of paradise as your storyteller guide shows you the hidden gems along the way. We'll have you back in town with enough time to explore before you head back to the ship to embark on the next leg of your cruise.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $145.00 per person
Highlights of the Wildside
Explore the wild side of Australia, visit Lincoln National Park, and check the pristine ocean, massive wind-sculpted sand dunes, pounding surf and rugged limestone cliffs.
With the massive wind-sculpted sand dunes, pounding surf and rugged limestone cliffs, we can taste the Eyre Peninsula's wild side.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $119.00 per adult and $89.00 per child
Best of Coffin Bay & Port Lincoln
A full-day trip of exceptional experiences in around Port Lincoln and beautiful, tranquil Coffin Bay, featuring our magnificent coastline, beautiful beaches, incredible wildlife and fresh seafood with a little adventure thrown in!
Did you know that we are the largest combined aquaculture and agriculture centre in the Southern Hemisphere? We’ll tell you the history and stories of our fishing and farming industries. Visit untouched beaches and National Parks, wild coastline, native animals, and especially the region’s acclaimed seafood.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Prices: $295.00 per person
Seafood Bay Cruise
Created to share our first hand knowledge of fishing, aquaculture and the colourful local history that brings beautiful seafood to your plate. Knowledgeable, local guides, a large, modern vessel and fresh seafood make this a must do tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $70.00 per Adult and $50.00 per Child
Pre-booked return transfers from the ship to the Port Lincoln Marina can also be purchased for $15.00.
Adventure & Wildlife Tour
Experience nature and excitement while 4WDriving through massive sand dune systems in the Lincoln National Park and step onto untouched pristine beaches.
Explore Whalers Way, an historic reserve and ancient coastal area. Boasting a series of natural bays, headlands, stunning crevasses, rockpools, ocean caves, spectacular coastline and dramatic cliffs shaped by the Southern Ocean's swells.
Follow this up with a true wildlife highlight, arguably the best koala experience in Australia, sit back, relax amongst nature with a local drop surrounded by our diverse wildlife and walk away with wonderful memories.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Prices: $300.00 per person
Behind the Scene Seafood Factory Tour
A guided and interactive behind the scenes tour of seafood processing, the perfect tour for a "Seafood Lover". You will also get a seafood tasting at the end of the tour.
You will need to make your own way to Fresh Fish Place.
Tour times will vary, minimum of 6 people to be confirmed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Prices: $45.00 per adult, $30.00 per Child (3-13 years), $123.00 per Family of 4. (This is a stop on the Hop on Hop off Route)
Swim with the Sea Lions
One of the most interactive wildlife tours you can do! Come on board our Advanced Eco Certified tour and see why the Australian Sea Lions are nick named the ‘puppies of the sea’ We are very privileged to have the opportunity to swim with these gorgeous animals in their natural environment.
Duration: 5 hours
Prices: $215.00 per Adult, $155.00 per child or $640.00 per family (2 adults & 2 Children)
Pre-booked return transfers from the ship to the Port Lincoln Marina can also be purchased for $15.00.
Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour with Transfers
Wading out through the beautiful waters of the picturesque Coffin Bay, you'll climb aboard our semi-submerged ‘Salt Water Pavilion’ which is situated right in a working commercial Oyster Lease. You'll get to see how oysters grow, see baby oysters, learn how to shuck your very own oysters, and best of all get to taste them fresh out of the water, a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Duration: 4 hours, oyster farm tour is 1.5 hours.
Price: $120.00 per person
Electric Mountain Bike Hire & Ride
Hire Electric Mountain Bikes and enjoy the ease of biking around the Port Lincoln region. Ideal for off-road trails but equally comfortable for around city paths. Port Lincoln and the surrounds are a bike lovers’ paradise. We can provide a couple of great trails to fill in your half or full day.
Transfers can be arranged, please contact us for details.
Price: $80.00 adult for 4 hours or $130.00 for full day
Kimberella Walking Tour
Come explore the picturesque foreshore of Port Lincoln with Richard Tuner.
Starting at the fig trees located in front of the Port Lincoln Hotel.
Following Richard down the foreshore learning about the fascinating geology, biology and history of Port Lincoln.
Enjoy the unique stories with a local guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $25.00 per adult and $15.00 per child (5-17years)
Marina Canal Cruise
Let Fred or one of his knowledgeable guides take you on a comprehensive tour through the waterways of the Lincoln Cove Marina. Relax on board the Tesla, a unique electric canal cruiser and soak up the surroundings and rich history of Port Lincoln’s fishing industry. Quiet, eco-friendly and tranquil—a simply perfect way to discover our millionaire’s paradise and Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $60.00 per Adult, $50.00 per Concession, $40.00 per Child and $160.00 per Family of up to 5.
Constantia Gallery and Workshop Tour
A guided and interactive behind the scenes tour of Constantia who have been creating some of the world’s finest furniture
Constantia was selected to design and build the Central Table & Hansard Desk in Australia’s New Parliament House. These magnificently handcrafted pieces of furniture and other items in the house are finished and maintained with Constantia Organic Finishes.
Duration: 45 min
Prices: $25.30 per Adult and $24.20 per Concession
Port Lincoln Railway Museum
The Port Lincoln Railway Museum is housed in the ground floor of the heritage-listed Port Lincoln station building, and in the nearby freight shed. We have a vast array of memorabilia from the Eyre Peninsula. Our archives include photographs, documents, hand-written registers and journals, and a large collection of drawings dating back to 1905.
Opening hours on cruise days are 8:30 am to 4 pm. Adult $8, concession $6. EFTPOS available.
Railway Place Port Lincoln (This is a stop on the Hop on Hop off Route)
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
Sited on the Northern shoreline, the Museum is an iconic collection of maritime artifacts, wooden boats and stories. Originally the boat building businesses and home of Finnish sailor Axel Stenross, it is preserved slice of local history.
Opening hours on cruise days are 9:00am to 4:30pm. Adult $8 and $20 family. EFTPOS available.
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum (This is a stop on the Hop on Hop off Route)
RSL Port Lincoln Sub-branch inc
The RSL Club is a community based club with a focus on veterans and their families, open to all. Devonshire teas available to purchase on cruise ship days. The museum will also be open to the general public on cruise days.
(The RSL Club is the departure point for the Hop on Hop off Route)
Port Lincoln's Heritage "Mill" Experience
The Old Mill lookout – built in 1846 but never completed. A great opportunity to photograph your ship and the City from the top. (Allow 10-15 min on site) Free access
Mill Cottage Museum – Built in 1866, it contains 2 prominent museum collections from yesteryear. Learn of the Bishop Family, who lived here for almost 100 years. (Allow 30 – 45 min on site)
Mill Cottage Museum opening hours on cruise ship days are 10am to 3pm. Entry fee $8.00 or $6.00 concession per adult. Electronic payment available.
(The Mill Cottage is a stop on the Hop on Hop off Route)
Note: We may not be open if ship capacity is less than 1000 passengers
Please note: Tours and itineraries listed are a guide only
Please check with the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre for tours and activities that will be available on your visit.
Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
If you have any questions about your particular cruise ship visit, or would like to know more about the tours available, please call the friendly Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre staff on 1300 788 378, email us at info@portlincoln.com.au or come and visit our store when you are in town at 60 Tasman Terrace.
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