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 will 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 makes it easy to explore the best of Port Lincoln at your own pace. Stopping at museums, local attractions, and key sightseeing spots, the service runs with convenient pick-ups and drop-offs approximately every 30 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour approximately
Price: $45.00 adult, $40.00 concession and $25.00 child. Family $120.00 2AD + 2CH
Port Lincoln Cruise Ship Tour
Make the most of your stopover with our exclusive cruise ship tours. Sit back and relax as you take in the untamed beauty of South Australia’s most spectacular coastline, while learning about the rich history and heritage of Port Lincoln. Along the way, encounter abundant wildlife and discover secluded pockets of paradise, guided by local storytellers who know the region’s hidden gems. Tours are carefully timed to return you to town with plenty of opportunity to explore before heading back to your ship for the next leg of your journey.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $145.00 per person
Highlights of the Wildside
Step into the untamed beauty of Lincoln National Park, where nature’s raw power is on full display. Marvel at the pristine ocean, towering wind-sculpted sand dunes, pounding surf, and rugged limestone cliffs that define this dramatic coastline.
Here, you will truly experience the Eyre Peninsula’s wild side — a breathtaking blend of land and sea that captures the essence of Australia’s rugged outdoors.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $119.00 per adult and $89.00 per child
Best of Coffin Bay & Port Lincoln
Spend the day exploring the best of Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay — from breathtaking coastline and untouched beaches to national parks alive with native wildlife. This tour is designed to give you a true taste of the region’s natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle.
Along the way, discover why Port Lincoln is known as the seafood capital and the largest aquaculture and agriculture hub in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy stories of our fishing heritage and savour some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever try — an experience you will remember long after your visit.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Prices: $295.00 per person
Seafood Bay Cruise
Created to share the region’s rich stories of fishing, aquaculture, and colourful local history, this tour gives you a true taste of how Port Lincoln’s world-famous seafood makes its way to your plate.
With knowledgeable local guides, a spacious modern vessel, and the freshest seafood to sample, this is a must-do experience for anyone wanting to discover the heart of the Seafood Capital of Australia.
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 the thrill of 4WD adventure across towering sand dunes in Lincoln National Park before stepping onto untouched, pristine beaches. Continue on to Whalers Way, a breathtaking coastal reserve where bays, headlands, ocean caves, and dramatic cliffs reveal the power of the Southern Ocean.
Round out the day with one of Australia’s best wildlife encounters — spotting koalas, kangaroos, and birdlife in their natural habitat. Sit back with a local drop, soak up the tranquil surrounds, and leave with unforgettable memories of the Eyre Peninsula’s wild side.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Prices: $300.00 per person
Behind the Scene Seafood Factory Tour
Enjoy a guided and interactive behind-the-scenes tour of seafood processing — the perfect experience for any seafood lover. Learn how Port Lincoln’s world-class seafood is prepared and finish with a delicious tasting.
Tours depart from The Fresh Fish Place, with times varying. A minimum of six people is required for the tour to proceed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Prices: $53.00 per adult, $35.50 per Child (3-13 years), $153.50 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 experiences you’ll find! Step aboard an Advanced Eco Certified Tour and discover why Australian Sea Lions are affectionately known as the puppies of the sea.
Enjoy the rare privilege of swimming with these playful and curious animals in their natural environment — a truly unforgettable encounter with some of Australia’s most beloved marine wildlife.
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 will climb aboard our semi-submerged ‘Salt Water Pavilion’ which is situated right in a working commercial Oyster Lease. You will 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 an Electric Mountain Bike and explore the Port Lincoln region with ease. Perfect for off-road trails yet equally comfortable on city paths, these bikes make discovering the area effortless and fun. Port Lincoln and its surrounds are a true paradise for cycling enthusiasts.
Choose from a half-day or full-day adventure, with suggested trails provided to help you make the most of your ride. Transfers can also be arranged — simply contact for more details.
Price: $85.00 adult for 4 hours or $140.00 for full day
Marina Canal Cruise
Join Fred or one of his knowledgeable guides for a comprehensive tour of the waterways in Lincoln Cove Marina. Step aboard the Tesla, a unique electric canal cruiser, and relax as you take in the scenery and hear stories of Port Lincoln’s rich fishing heritage.
Quiet, eco-friendly, and tranquil, this is the perfect way to discover the so-called “millionaire’s paradise” and see first hand Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $60.00 per Adult, $55.00 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 located in the heritage-listed Port Lincoln station building, with additional displays in the nearby freight shed.
Inside, visitors can explore an extensive collection of memorabilia from across the Eyre Peninsula, including photographs, documents, hand-written registers, journals, and detailed 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
Located on the northern shoreline, the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum showcases an iconic collection of maritime artefacts, historic wooden boats, and seafaring stories.
Once the boatbuilding business and home of Finnish sailor Axel Stenross, the museum now preserves a fascinating slice of Port Lincoln’s maritime 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 welcoming, community-based venue with a strong focus on supporting veterans and their families, while remaining open to everyone.
On cruise ship days, visitors can enjoy a classic Devonshire tea and explore the onsite museum, which will be open to the general public.
(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, this historic site offers a fantastic vantage point to photograph your cruise ship and the city from above. Allow 10–15 minutes on site. Free access.
Mill Cottage Museum – Dating back to 1866, this charming cottage houses two prominent collections showcasing life in days gone by. Discover the history of the Bishop family, who called the cottage home for nearly 100 years. Allow 30–45 minutes 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: May not be open if ship capacity is less than 1000 passengers
Please note: Tours and itineraries listed are intended as a guide only.
For the most up-to-date information on tours and activities available during your visit, please check with the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre.
Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
If you have any questions about your cruise ship visit or would like more information on tours, please contact the friendly team at the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre on 1300 788 378, email info@portlincoln.com.au, or drop into our store at 3/60 Tasman Terrace when you’re in town.
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